Health Features

Sex plays key role in health

By Gail Johnson | February 9, 2012

There's no more clichéd excuse to skip sex than the old line: "Not tonight, honey; I've got a headache." However, if the headache is genuine, sex might be just what the doctor ordered.

Finlandia offers the love hormone by prescription

By Gail Johnson | February 9, 2012

Local residents can fill a prescription for oxytocin at Finlandia, where it's available in lozenges, nasal spray, or injectable form.

Director LÃ©a Pool digs into the dark side of breast-cancer fundraising in Pink Ribbons, Inc.

Director Léa Pool digs into the dark side of breast-cancer fundraising in Pink Ribbons, Inc.

By Janet Smith | February 2, 2012

taking on pink-ribbon campaigns—a project some might liken to ripping into Amnesty International or Mother Teresa—was not a project that director Léa Pool took lightly.

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Study examines adult women, sex, and risk

By Gail Johnson | February 2, 2012

The medicalization of female sexuality—and the misinformation surrounding it as a result—has never been more prevalent.

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ADHD experts want B.C. inquiry into bungled $3-million donation

By Matthew Burrows | January 25, 2012

Experts are seeking an investigation into why the Provincial Health Services Authority blew a chance to pocket a $3-million donation.

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With adaptive skiing, teachers benefit, too

By Gail Johnson | January 25, 2012

Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports offers ski, snowboard, and sit-ski lessons at local mountains for people of all ages with everything from autism to paraplegia to blindness.

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Risk of cardiovascular disease in women is higher than you think

By Gail Johnson | January 18, 2012

About 35,000 women in Canada, including more than 4,800 in British Columbia, die of heart disease or stroke each year.

Managed-alcohol program helps battle addiction

By Matthew Burrows | January 11, 2012

Self-identified alcoholic Wesley Delorme said he used to drink Listerine by the bottle until he passed out.

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CrossFit routines like Cindy and the Murph push the envelope

By Gail Johnson | January 5, 2012

It’s hard to argue with Nathan Mellalieu when he says that riding a stationary bike while watching the news is only so motivating.

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Get fit and have fun: Your guide to winter health and fitness

By Staff | January 5, 2012

It's a new year, but we're betting you have an old resolution: to get into shape.

Vancouver Canucksâ�� long seasons demand peak fitness

Vancouver Canucks’ long seasons demand peak fitness

By Jeff Paterson | January 5, 2012

To maximize the productivity of individuals and the team as a whole, the Canucks place considerable importance on year-round strength and conditioning.

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Ron Zalko recommends baby steps to better fitness

By Charlie Smith | January 5, 2012

Vancouver fitness pioneer Ron Zalko wasn’t always trim and healthy.

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North Vancouver's Sarah Jamieson is running for the world

By Gail Johnson | January 5, 2012

Nearly a decade ago, the North Vancouver native made it her goal to raise $1 million for charity by the time she hit 35, a venture she’s dubbed Run for a Cause.

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