WEIGHT LOSS STRATEGIES THAT ACTUALLY WORK
July 13, 2012
Fad diets are generally not sustainable when it comes to weight loss, but getting back to basics may do the trick. Dr. Karl discusses a simple pen and paper approach that can help you lose the extra pounds for good.
[mindfulness]
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DO PETS MAKE CHILDREN HEALTHIER?
July 9, 2012
A new study suggests that kids who grow up with a dog or cat in the household tend to be healthier. Dr. Karl discusses why this may be, and where the ‘hygiene theory’ suggests your dog should live for best results.
[dirty dogs, healthy kids]
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FOOD ALLERGIES: CHILDREN UNDERPROTECTED, UNDERTREATED
June 25, 2012
Food allergies can be life-threatening, and a new study suggests that children need better protection from severe reactions to foods. Dr. Karl discusses the common mistakes that lead to problems, and why adequate treatment is sometimes not given.
[epi-prepared]
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HOW TO IDENTIFY SKIN CANCER
June 23, 2012
Is that spot on your skin a mole, or could it be skin cancer? Dr. Karl discusses the telltale signs of melanoma, and a simple way to prevent it.
[slather]
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THE SAFETY OF ALCOHOL DURING PREGNANCY
June 20, 2012
The conventional wisdom is that any amount of alcohol during pregnancy can harm the developing baby, but the latest research challenges that notion. Dr. Karl discusses how much alcohol may be low-risk for a pregnant woman.
[teetotalers for healthier toddlers]
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USING MEDICINE TO CHEAT IN SPORTS
June 14, 2012
With the Olympics coming up again, people will inevitably be talking about the ways that athletes use modern medicine to cheat in their chosen sports. Dr. Karl discusses some of the common performance enhancing drugs, how athletes hide their use, and the risks to their health of taking them.
[playing games with your health]
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HIV AND HEPATITIS B & C PREVENTION
June 9, 2012
Viruses like HIV and Hepatitis B & C require close contact with infected body fluids to be passed on to another person. Dr. Karl discusses some of the common ways these viruses are transmitted and what can be done to stop it.
[precautions for prevention]
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ARE YOUR MEDICATIONS CAUSING YOU TO OVERHEAT?
June 8, 2012
The medications you take for a variety of illnesses could be putting you at risk for complications on summer days with extreme heat. Dr. Karl talks about some of these medications, and what to do if they’re in your medicine chest.
For a list of medications that can cause you to overheat during an extreme heat alert, see: http://ottawa.ca/en/health_safety/living/outdoor/hot/kit/medications/
[no sweat]
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TOO MUCH EXERCISE BAD FOR YOUR HEART?
June 4, 2012
Getting exercise is good for you, and feels good too - but like a drug, too much of it can be a bad thing. Dr. Karl discusses new research into the possible harms of overtraining.
[still, 150 minutes a week, at least]
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HOW TO PICK A HEALTHY FISH
June 1, 2012
Eating fish has great nutritional benefits, but there are also potential health risks from eating too much of some types of fish. Dr. Karl discusses how to make the best choices when it comes to fish.
For a free, detailed guide to choosing fish put out by Toronto Public Health, see: http://www.toronto.ca/health/hphe/pdf/fishbooklet_f1.pdf
[nutrition/toxicants, ecology/industry]
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