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Dr. Marla Shapiro: Do 'active' video games count as exercise?

So you all get tired of the relentless stats that tell us that we have an overweight and obesity crisis at hand. Too much in, too little out means excess calories and not enough energy expenditure. 46

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Dr. Marla Shapiro: Time to act against elder abuse is now

With our growing demographics of aged and the prediction that by 2036 there will be more than 10 million Canadians over age 65, the time to act against elder abuse is now.
Dr. Marla Shapiro: What is PTSD?

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. It can occur after you've seen or experienced a traumatic event that involved the threat of injury or death.
Dr. Lorne Brandes: Preventing liver cancer by blocking inflammation

Scientists have long known that chronic inflammation underpins the development of cancer. The first recognized example was scrotal cancer in chimney sweeps. Now, two centuries later, we know that chronic inflammation increases the risk of many types of cancer.
Dr. Marla Shapiro: Pregnant mom's smoking could set baby on path to obesity

We keep talking about the growing epidemic of obesity, and interesting research has shown that there is a link between maternal smoking and obesity.
Dr. Marla Shapiro: More than 350 million worldwide have diabetes

More than 350 million people worldwide have diabetes according to a newly published article in Diabetes Care. We know that with the dramatic rise in obesity and our aging population, this number is expected to climb.
Dr. Katy Kamkar: Five pathways to better mental health in the workplace

Maintaining not only a physically safe workplace but also a psychologically safe work environment is the responsibility of all employers.
Dr. Marla Shapiro: Why aren't kids getting outside more?

In young children, parents have the greatest influence on outdoor play. In this week's Archives of Adolescent and Pediatric Medicine is a U.S survey that finds that only about half of kids go outside on a daily basis.
What Olympic athletes need to stay in peak condition

For most of us who battle the bulge, we find it challenging to get the 30 minutes 5 times a week that is basic for good health. Endurance athletes at the Olympics, however, can burn 15 or 20 calories a minute!
Cara Rosenbloom: Summer smoothies can be too sweet

On a recent sun-filled afternoon, I enjoyed a walk through Edwards Gardens with a forward-thinking friend who came prepared. I was met with a smile, a hug and a thick, pink-coloured frosty beverage with a tall straw. Mmm, the perfect way to beat the heat: the summer strawberry smoothie.
Dr. Marla Shapiro: Why getting the whooping cough booster is so important

Whooping cough is highly contagious and yes, it can be deadly. It can affect anyone at any age but the most dangerous group affected are young children. We know that vaccination rates for young children are pretty good, but adolescents who require an extra dose to boost their immunity have not been as good at uptake.