The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, each about the size of a fist, located just below the rib cage on each side of the spine. Every single day, the kidneys ...
Losing weight to keep your body healthy can be a challenge. Even when we start to see the pounds fall off, there are often stubborn spots that seem to want to h...
You may have heard someone who's feeling a little bloated refer to it as "I'm just holding some water." While it sounds a bit funny, it can actually be a true s...
When Vernon Johnston was diagnosed with aggressive stage 4 prostate cancer that had spread to his bones, he was devastated. From what the doctors had told him, ...
We are all taught at a very young age that brushing our teeth is essential for a healthy body.It's true. Poor oral hygiene is linked to a whole list of other he...
Ovens are perfect for making cakes, casseroles, or delicious garlic bread, but they can also get really dirty. Foods spill or boil over, and most of the time, i...
You may drink water simply because you've heard that you're supposed to. But do you know about all of the amazing health benefits that come along with it? Every...
We are all taught that a clean-looking dryer lint filter is a safe filter. Many of us remove the lint and put the filter back thinking that is all we have to do...
Imagine not drinking any liquids — water, tea, juice — anything, for the next eight hours. Your throat might become a little dry just thinking about it. Well, t...
In Canada and the U.S., we are incredibly fortunate to have access to fresh, running water whenever we need it. Not having to fight to survive and get our daily...
Kidney stones. I doubt there are very many phrases that bring to mind more discomfort than that.
In the U.S., 13% of men and 7% of women will get kidney ston...
We all know smoking isn't good for your body. In fact, tobacco holds first place for the substance that causes the most health damage worldwide. Six million peo...
