What are muscle knots? An exercise physiologist explains what those tight little lumps are and how to get rid of them
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Canada’s international disaster responders have skills and experience that could be deployed in emergencies here at home
A medical worker looks through the debris of a medical lab in Port-au-Prince, Haiti following an earthquake in January 2010.
Monkeypox: an expert explains what gay and bisexual men need to know
Monkeypox is from the same virus family as smallpox. Kateryna Kon/ Shutterstock Since early May, more than 23,000 cases of
What epilepsy teaches us about diversity and resilience
Epilepsy is characterized by spontaneous and recurrent seizures, often triggered by stress or visual stimuli. (Shutterstock) There is a growing
Hot and getting hotter – 5 essential reads on high temps and human bodies
The way heat and humidity affect people depends on factors like the weather that’s typical where they are. Hans Huber/Westend61
Houseplants don’t just look nice – they can also give your mental health a boost
Houseplants can be an essential link to nature – especially for those without access to a garden. Syda Productions/ Shutterstock
How to keep high school athletes safe from heat illness in a brutally hot summer
Staying hydrated is part of staying safe during summer workouts. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Portland Press Herald via Getty Images As
Three ways to tackle the ‘Sunday scaries’, the anxiety and dread many people feel at the end of the weekend
Many people experience anxiety or dread when the end of the weekend rolls around. Nicoleta Ionescu/ Shutterstock Sunday is often
Taking certain opioids while on commonly prescribed antidepressants may increase the risk of overdose
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Maintaining friendships after a dementia diagnosis can spur feelings of joy and self-worth
The need for friendship does not diminish with age. (Shutterstock) What would our lives be like if we could no