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Cholesterol-Controlling Statin Drugs Prove They're Not Perfect

A couple of weeks ago, we YOU Docs wrote a column about the terrific fringe benefits that people who take statin drugs are getting from these multi-... more

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You Docs: Nicotine patch is just one weapon to help you quit smoking

“Quitting smoking is easy. I’ve done it a hundred times!” If you’ve tried to stop puffing on coffin nails, Mark Twain’s quotation rings oh-so-true. But we You...

Sex is possible after heart trouble, stroke

Sexual activity is safe for many people who have experienced heart problems or stroke, experts said Thursday in a statement containing recommendations for safe...

Nursing homes take healthier residents over sicker ones, expert charges

The province should offer incentives to nursing homes to accept sicker patients, Dr. David Walker says.

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Diet & Fitness

Dr. Mehmet Oz says it’s not the diet but the lifestyle changes that are important in a weight loss journey.

Dr. Oz has weight-loss advice for Mayor Rob Ford: think 30-30

Cardiac surgeon, author and television celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz weighs in on Mayor Rob Ford’s hope to shed 50 pounds and discusses his own craving for...

Swimming lowers older adults' blood pressure

Researchers found that among 43 older men and women, those who started swimming a few times a week lowered their systolic blood pressure.

Food writer offers advice on Mayor Ford’s quest to battle the bulge

Chef turned food critic Corey Mintz shares how he coped with a changing metabolism and foie gras diet. His advice to the mayor? Not every day is Christmas

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Salimah Kassim-Lakha is a yoga instructor and director of Yoga without Borders.
A summit being organized by Toronto yogis committed to embracing the full philosophy of yoga and doing good in the communtiy. Their aim is to create a community of leaders that will uplift and transfrom the world.

Yoga Without Borders to host first Take Action summit

Toronto-based Yoga Without Borders to host “Take Action" summit on Saturday aimed at helping yogis get their message out.

Brain scans spot early signs of dyslexia

Dyslexia, brain scans, early symptoms

Cribb: At work, today's dads are where women were 40 years ago

Somewhere in the space between the traditional male hunter/gatherer and new age snot wiper, fathers are balanced precariously.

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The OraQuick test, which collects oral fluid from the inner gum line, can detect HIV antibodies within 20 minutes.

HIV ‘saliva’ test as effective as blood test, study finds

A rapid oral test called OraQuick that collects mouth fluids to diagnose HIV is nearly as accurate as traditional blood tests, says a new study from a group out...

Spinal cord injuries cost health care $3 billion annually

Prevention of spinal cord injuries through strict rules in hockey has saved millions says Toronto neurosurgeon and president of Thinkfirst Canada

Swine flu: Is it on the rise again in Mexico?

Officials say there’s no need for concern, but local media say government numbers, screening measures, are confusing.

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