Doctor's Review: Medicine on the Move

February 10, 2012

Nutrition

Nutrition

New resolutions for primary care

This year, it would be great if doctors, in particular primary-care physicians, resolve to genuinely help their overweight ...

Let’s get moderate

The expression “eat moderately” may seem open to interpretation. It’s not. It’s a specific guideline meaning to eat ...

Minerals: not just about sodium

We always hear that too much sodium leads to heart disease. New research suggests that other trace elements ...

Why organic meat and dairy?

Studies show that there may be a benefit in purchasing organic-fed lamb and chicken, as the omega-3 fatty ...

Nutrition for neurons

We are learning that what we eat has an effect on how our brains function, but we are ...

News in nutrition

Research is forever shedding light on how food influences the way the body works. Here are some updates. ...

Less salt doesn't lower blood pressure?

A new study in the May 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association has challenged ...

Obesity’s heavy topics

The Canadian Obesity Network held its second national Summit on Obesity last month in Montreal. It was heartening ...

The latest studies on Euro-eating

We always hear how the Mediterranean diet prevents heart disease. Now scientists are looking at other diseases and ...

What are we drinking?

Over the past few years we have seen a number of research studies linking soft drinks to the ...

Cocoa galore and more

February is the month to celebrate our hearts. Often we celebrate with an elaborate meal, champagne and, of ...

Rheumatoid arthritis + diet?

In 2003, arthritis and rheumatism were the third most common conditions affecting Canadians, ahead of high blood pressure, ...

Live and let dine

With the average person working more hours than ever, it's no wonder that homecooked meals are on the ...

Moving AHEAD on diabetes

Started in 2000, the Look AHEAD (Action For Health in Diabetes) study is a multi-centre trial that is ...

Hard to swallow

Swallowing disorders affect all ages. Children with developmental disorders, cerebral palsy, cleft lip and palate, and various neurological ...