HEALTHY LIVING

With improved treatments, life expectancy among Canadians has surged with males expected to reach 80 and females 84, based on a report released by the World Health Organization.

A new trend of dyeing pet dogs to look like pandas has begun in China.

Doctors can't stress enough the significance of sleep.

Men's favorite hang-out alcoholic beverage (and probably women too) gets all the blame for the burgeoning bellies resulted from drinking too much of it. While it holds true that beer is a major contributor to drinkers' growing waistlines, it's not hard to imagine other factors add up to the equation as well.

Looking toned and ready to fight in her "Divergent" role as Tris, the probability that one would think there was once a time when Shailene Woodley has starved her self is apparently slim. But as a new report comes in with the actress revealing things about her self, the reality comes clear.

The first component eliminates the physical cravings to drugs and alcohol by utilizing the drug Naltrexone implant, an opiate antagonist, administered by a trained licensed medical professional under local anesthetic.

As the whole world tries to get fitter and healthier with little effort they can afford to put in, can there be a better time to launch this app? Apple could be the pioneer in introducing the healthcare and fitness-tracking App. Apple's new iOS application is called Healthbook.

Healthy strands boast tightly closed cuticle layers. If hair is in good condition, it shines, swings, feels good when touched, and has no "candyfloss" ends or split strands. If you want to keep your hair healthy, you have to avoid the enemies of healthy hair; too much sun, vitamin deficiencies, illness or other stresses, certain drugs like sulfa drugs and birth control pills, and cosmetic assaults like perming or dyeing. There is also the issue of environmental contamination, as from chlo...

What hairstyle to wear with eyeglasses? is a question pondered by young girls and women. Eyeglasses can completely alter the look and balance of ones facial features, so make sure you choose a hairstyle that works with the eyeglasses style you wear. Wearing glasses creates a whole set of hair issues that weren't there before.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month or the pink month, Women Fitness (WF) offer the following tips for those who are interested in knowing something on how to really prevent breast cancer. The unalterable risk factors that boost the risk of breast cancer, according to American Cancer Society, include gender (females get more breast cancer); aging; genetic risk factors (BRCA1 and BRCA2); genetic variants (ATM, p53, CHEK2, PTEN, CDH1); family history of breast cancer; personal history of br...

Medical Journal of Australia evaluates Federal Government’s Food and Health Dialogue

Have you heard the meme about a man getting a positive result in the home pregnancy test? It all started when a male Reddit user posted a photo of a pregnancy test with a positive result.

A recent study has suggested it is possible to identify a smoker through his skin texture.

The Cancer Society recommends exercise after breast cancer surgery, no matter what type of surgery you had, as well as exercise after radiation therapy. The benefits of weightlifting for survivors was studied in the Physical Activity & Lymphedema (PAL) trial, which showed that starting very light and progressively lifting heavier weights might be better than not exercising an arm at risk for lymphedema after breast cancer.

Teenage girls experience a variety of transformations. The increased proportion of body fat in early adolescence leads to a rise in preoccupation with body image. Mid-adolescence is associated with assertion of independence, when peer groups dominate social life and risk behaviors increase. Late adolescence may bring uncertainties about sexuality, future relationships and career options. It is time that Parents, teachers and the society at large becomes more aware of some of the specific teenage...

Several sport psychologists from London revealed several music genres that can help you lose weight in a more interesting way.

Over 2 out of 10 students in Adelaide high schools take time to get to sleep every night as they want to use electronic devices, a study at the Adelaide University reveals.

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension or DASH Diet was ranked by the U.S. News and World Report as the 2014 Best Overall Diet among 32 popular diets including Weight Watchers and the Jenny Craig Diet, which are endorsed by Hollywood stars like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Hudson and Jessica Simpson. The DASH Diet was also considered the Best Overall Diet from 2011 to 2013.

Before you go on to read - decide that curly hair is not a curse. Curls are sexy and romantic, and men love them. They are bouncy, voluminous and can be pulled into any hairstyle imaginable. Once you have your curls looking their best, you'll be amazed at all the compliments you'll get. They denote fun, creativity and openness.

Here’s a more interesting reason why any family should get a dog, particularly a dirty one for the household.

The average Australian adult will be expected to gain 1.1 kg over the Christmas holidays, according to the national health statistics. Australians will be 12,895 tonnes heavier in the new year based on total average weight gain.

Sex is not the only thing that leaves couple panting, according to a survey of more than 1000 Australians

It's been used for wrinkles, muscle spasms and even Tourette syndrome. Now Botox may now save limbs from amputation.

According to the latest report of Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Australia ranks fourth in the list of the fattest country in the world.

The Australian National Council on Drugs (ANCD) has put forth its recommendations regarding how Australians as a nation consume alcohol and the findings are not good in the least.

A report from The Australian National Council on Drugs reveal that young Aussies drink to get drunk, consuming higher alcohol level that put them in life-threatening situation

Scientists have found that drinking champagne can improve your memory. A study published in the journal Antioxidants & Redox Signaling said some celebratory bubbly could increase one's working spatial memory, an area in the brain vital for undertaking complex tasks and dealing with numbers.

A sample population of Australia's young adults were part of the study to determine their drinking behavior as conducted by the RMIT University. The study aimed to identify the role of alcohol in today's society and possible alternatives to the social activity.

A new survey has shown that Australians don't necessarily worry about issues that are most likely to have lasting effects in their lives. Sexual abuse and road safety were the foremost in citizen's mind. For instance, in terms of road safety, a large percentage was worried about driving under the influence of drugs.