It’s something of an understatement to say that the sex education you receive in high school can be lacking in useful, real-life information, to the point where some guys have some seriously mixed up ideas of what female anatomy looks like, and taking their cues from porn. In a recent…
Don’t let allergies spoil your holidays
(HealthDay)—Asthma or allergies can put a damper on holiday gatherings. But there are ways you can stay healthy, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology says. “Everyone wants this time of year to be picture-perfect. But when there are runny noses, itchy eyes and sneezing involved, the picture is…
Why I Don't Want My Kids to Be "the Best" at Anything
My six-year-old daughter scored several goals in her last soccer game. She plays on a mixed-gender team and stands out as one of the best athletes in the league. Even at a young age, coaches and parents see something in her that other kids may develop but don’t have yet. She…
Heart attack survivors who develop PTSD don’t always take heart meds
Experiencing a heart attack may be so terrifying that it triggers post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and those who develop PTSD have twice the risk of having a second heart attack. That’s according to new research that suggests this may be because PTSD keeps them from taking their cardiovascular medication. Researchers…
Don’t be fooled by the dangers of ‘lean living’
What does "leanest liveable weight" mean to you? This was the phrase recently used in an article on Gwyneth Paltrow's loopy Goop website. It prompted, in my mind, images of people suffering from starvation: be as thin as you can without actually being dead. Gwyneth Paltrow, founder of the Goop…
Recommendations on changes to HIV criminalization don’t go far enough
Earlier this summer, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights released a report on Canada’s approach to criminalizing those who don’t disclose that they’re living with HIV to sexual partners. If the Standing Committee’s recommendations are adopted, they could diminish the harms experienced by women living…
Aussies don’t know enough about nicotine vaping products
There are a lot of misconceptions around nicotine vaping products (NVP) in Australia, according to a survey of 470 pharmacy customers in Brisbane, 37 per cent of whom believed NVPs are just as harmful as regular cigarettes. Aussie researchers also found 76 per cent of respondents relied on family and friends…
Kim Kardashian: Why I Don’t Want Any More Kids
Keeping it real. Kim Kardashian is not eager to have more kids with husband Kanye West. Kardashian candidly addressed the matter during an Instagram Stories Q&A session on Thursday, August 29, as one user asked if she wanted “more kids.” “I love my babies so much, but 4 is all…
You Don't Look Sick: 'People forget that I am visually impaired'
You Don’t Look Sick is our weekly series about living with an invisible illness or hidden disability. Each week, we speak to someone about living with their condition and the judgements they face because you can’t always see that something is wrong Kelly Ephgrave, 38, from Fife, Scotland, has an…
Don’t drink and drive on The Fourth
(HealthDay)—The Fourth of July holiday is one of the most deadly times on America’s roads, so Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is urging everyone to avoid drinking and driving. “Celebrating our nation’s independence with backyard barbecues, fireworks displays and other festivities should be fun, not dangerous,” said Bob Garguilo, executive…
If you don't get enough sleep you're probably lacking in these vitamins
Loads of us don’t get enough sleep. Whether it’s because we’re working early, partying late or simply can’t stop clicking ‘next episode’ on Netflix, burning the candle at both ends is a common condition of modern life. Studies suggest that getting at least seven hours sleep is the best thing…