By Jasminee Sahoye We often hear in the Caribbean “spare the rod and spoil the child” which comes from Proverbs 13:24: “He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.” So it is common for parents to spank their children. Another term for spanking is corporal […]
By Jasminee Sahoye Many believe that breast cancer affects only older women but statistics show that four per cent of breast cancers in Canada occurred in women under the age of 40, which is approximately 1,055 cases. And according to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) of Ontario, 18% of all new breast cancer cases […]
By Gerald V. Paul “The primary objective of this study was to present data describing the reasons and dominant diagnostic categories for medical repatriation of migrant farm workers in Ontario between 2001 and 2011,” Dr. Aaron Orkin, an emergency physician at Humber River Regional Hospital and lead author, told The Camera on Tuesday. The study […]
By Jasminee Sahoye A regular reader of this column suggested we feature the importance of getting a regular pap test because while a letter came from the Ontario Cervical Screening Program to say her recent test result was normal, she believes women should know that education is the key to prevention. In my research, I […]
The second-annual conference on men’s health organized by the Walnut Foundation was held in Toronto last weekend with some recurring themes throughout the discussions. Diet and exercise are the best treatments for chronic health conditions, the conference heard. Also, know your numbers (i.e. PSA, blood pressure, cholesterol, BMI etc.). Ask if you don’t know what […]
By Jasminee Sahoye A recent study on the use of artificial sweeteners has health advocates weighing in on whether diabetics or anyone at risk of developing the disease are more at risk if using artificial sweeteners. Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, medical director of Ottawa’s Bariatric Medical Institute, an expert on obesity issues, argues artificial sweeteners have […]
By Jasminee Sahoye A new study by Canadian and French researchers has revealed that long-term use of pills to help with sleeping and anxiety could increase an elderly person’s chance of getting Alzheimer’s disease by up to 51%. Scientists from the University of Bordeaux in France and the University of Montreal tracked 8,890 people over […]
By Jasminee Sahoye From an early age, we are told exercise is important for healthy growth and development, yet statistics show a large number of obese children and adults in our society and one of the main causes is a lack of physical exercise. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says activity plays an […]
By Jasminee Sahoye Now that school is back, students and their working parents face busy, tiring days, especially due to the long summer break and that many of them did not have regular schedules. One of the biggest challenges will be sleep and getting the right amount to face the daily challenges. According to an […]
Everybody seems to be getting in on the act with the Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS research funds. While most have heard about the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise funds for ALS, many don’t know a lot about this disease. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rapidly progressive, neuromuscular disease. It attacks the motor neurons […]
