Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can sneak up on people. It’s a silent disease that affects between 20 and 30 per cent of the population — but many people living with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have no idea they’ve got it. NAFLD starts with the accumulation of excess fat in the liver. People with […]

Staying active every day is a powerful elixir – it improves your performance, attitude and elevates your health. And this truth is not limited by age. The list of benefits from physical activity is long and well-documented, from reducing the risk of developing heart disease to better mental health. Even those with a chronic disease […]

When I ask friends how they’re doing, “tired” is often part of the response. A 2015 YouGov.com poll found 38 percent of Americans were poorly rested at least four days of the week. Research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from a few years earlier found that 15 percent of women and […]

Never use a household teaspoon or tablespoon to give liquid medicines. They are inaccurate and may deliver more or less medicine than prescribed. Today’s over-the counter (OTC) liquid medicines almost always come with their own measuring devices. Use only the device that comes with the OTC medicine . These are marked with the measurements you […]

If you need help breastfeeding – or just have questions – find services in your community or get 24/7 support by phone. Get advice by phone Get breastfeeding advice and referrals 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling Telehealth Ontario: This is a free service – and you can call as many […]