A Healthy Tradition The so-called 'Mediterranean Diet' is made up of heart-healthy foods and physical activity, roughly replicating the traditional diet and lifestyle of countries around the Mediterranean Sea.  The diet includes focusing on plant-based foods (fruits, v... [More]

Growing New Bodily Tissues Stem cells are cells in the body that are undifferentiated and can grow and develop into multiple types of cells.  For example, blood stem cells can transform into different types of blood cells.  Blood stem cells can be found in bone marrow but also in... [More]

Know Your Risk Factors Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women (excluding skin cancer).  There are many risk factors for breast cancer: some are modifiable and some are not.  Of those risk factors that you can change, there is evidence that watching your alcohol intake, m... [More]

Slippery Situations  During the winter season, slipping and falling on icy surfaces is one of the leading causes of injury.  Researchers at Toronto Rehab, led by PhD student Jennifer Hsu, are studying how well winter boots work to keep you upright in a variety of cold weather and sli... [More]

Toronto Public Health's "Peer Nutrition Program"       Canada's Food Guide is a good place to start to help you to plan healthier meals.  But the standard food guide may be more difficult to use if you are preparing traditional foods from one ... [More]