Oral Health
Oral Health and Immunity: What Your Mouth Reveals
Your mouth is more powerful than you might think. Oral health and immunity are deeply connected — and the state of your teeth and …
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Articles by Canada Health Journal Editorial Team
Eating Disorders
Being Underweight: Causes, Risks & How to Gain Weight
Doctors use a tool called the Body Mass Index (BMI) to measure whether your weight is healthy for your height.
Eating Disorders
Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Becomes an Obsession
The term orthorexia nervosa was coined by an American physician specializing in eating disorders.
Skin Conditions
Pool Skin Infections: Risks, Diseases & Prevention
Summer days at a public pool feel refreshing — but they come with hidden health risks. Pool skin infections and other waterborne …
Skin Conditions
Pemphigus: Causes, Types, and Treatment Options
Your immune system normally produces antibodies to fight off harmful bacteria and viruses. However, in pemphigus, those antibodies …
Neurological Disorders
Lewy Body Dementia: Symptoms, Stages & Causes
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a brain disorder that gets worse over time. The Lewy bodies — named after the doctor who first …
Neurological Disorders
Memory Loss: 10 Ways to Improve Your Memory
Occasional memory loss is something most of us experience at some point. Forgetting where you left your keys or blanking on a name …
Respiratory Health
Lung Pain: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment in Canada
Lung pain — also called chest pain or pulmonary pain — refers to discomfort felt in the chest area, particularly around or within …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Potassium and Heart Health: What Canadians Should Know
Potassium is a mineral found abundantly in soil, water, and the foods we eat. It is essential to virtually every living thing — …
Heart & Cardiovascular Health
Renal Denervation for Resistant Hypertension: What Canadians Should Know
If you have renal denervation for resistant hypertension on your radar, you are not alone. Thousands of Canadians struggle with …