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Books that can inspire and help improve our health, recommended by health experts

Hosted by Dr. Brian Goldman at the Hamilton Public Library's central branch, White Coat, Black Art Book Talk invited panellists and audience speakers to share book recommendations that had a positive influence on their mental or physical health.

Want to avoid ultra-processed foods? Cook more often, choose whole foods

By some estimates, Canadians consume nearly half of their caloric intake from ultra-processed foods. Experts agree that ultra-processed foods harm physical health, and they're also correlated with increased negative mental health, including depression and anxiety.

'Motion is lotion': Experts encourage movement to aid injury recovery

Experts suggest almost anyone recovering from an injury should engage in lower-impact physical exercise, encouraging a motion is lotion approach to emphasize the need to keep the body moving if possible.

Canadian farmers take precautions as bird flu outbreaks hit U.S. dairy cattle

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has shown up in at least 32 herds in eight U.S. states, but not in Canada so far. While farmers are worried, experts say there's no cause for alarm right now thanks to national food safety standards and biosecurity measures in place.

The surprising connection between oral health and general wellness

Oral hygiene doesn't just translate into a more attractive smile. Dental experts say that healthy mouths are a sign of overall health, with some evidence suggesting that cavities, gum disease and even bad breath can mean trouble for the rest of the body.

Stretching is great for your health. Here's how to do more of it

Evidence shows there are health benefits to stretching as its own physical activity not just before or after a workout.

Everything you need to know about protecting yourself against measles

As measles cases rise around the world and appear in countries like Canada with ready access to life-saving vaccines public health experts are urging parents to vaccinate their children and adults to get their shots, too.

Want to be a memory maintainer in old age? Take care of your brain and your body, experts say

Most of us assume that our memories get worse as we grow older, but its not as simple as that. Experts say that certain kinds of memories become harder to remember as we age, but the ability to retain memories remains intact especially when people take steps to keep their brains and bodies healthy.

Millions of people in Canada have sleep apnea. The problem is not all of them realize it

Krista Biddiscombe is one of the millions of Canadians living with sleep apnea. Despite facing challenges getting a diagnosis, she says her sleep improved the moment she began treating her condition with a CPAP machine.

Adults who don't know they have ADHD can struggle. Here's how a diagnosis can help

Roughly four to six per cent of Canadian adults are diagnosed with ADHD, but thousands more are undiagnosed, experts say, because they don't match the stereotypical image of someone living with the condition.