Anti-Aging Checklist
Aging affects everyone differently. What interventions if any, are you interested in? We list the pros and cons for common treatments.
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Science
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A review and summary of the most interesting studies about dermatology, skin care, and general health.
Winter Problems: Hypothermia and Frostbite
Hypothermia and frostbite seem like a problem for hardcore mountaineers. It's much more mundane, and therefore, dangerous.
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Winter Problems: COVID-19 and Changing Risks
We all have subjective feelings about how risky COVID-19 is, separate from the real risks. How should we measure risk, and when should you reassess?
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Winter Adventures and Sun Protection
Can you get sunburns in the winter? Absolutely. The snow can reflect UV light, amplifying the effects of sunlight. Moreover, UVA levels remain constant regardless of the season.
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Role of Hand Sanitizers
COVID-19 has created a ton of new hand sanitizer users. When are hand sanitizers useful, and can it be used as a replacement for handwashing?
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The Four Functions of the Skin
The skin is the largest organ, and also one that is in plain sight. In our everyday lives, the focus is on the outer appearance of our skin, but the skin does much more than look pretty.
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COVID-19 Update: Surviving Quarantine
Where COVID-19 is raging, quarantine is a reality. How do you protect your family from COVID-19, as well as your mental and physical health?
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COVID-19: How to Stay Healthy and Safe
COVID-19 is likely taking up a lot of mind space right now. There is a bit of information overload now, and we stick to universally applicable advice and strategies to protect yourself.
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Cannabis Update in Canada
It’s only been a year since legalization in Canada, but a lot has happened in the cannabis industry since. The biggest change in Canada is the expansion of legal cannabis products to include extracts, edibles, and topical cannabis products. These alternate products became legal effective October 17, 2019, a year after the Cannabis Act, often dubbed Cannabis 2.0.
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Do Asians Age Differently?
Do Asians age differently, or is it just one of those baseless stereotypes? If there is something to it, is the secret their diet, genetics, or is there some other cultural explanation? We asked an expert to give us a scientific answer to explain the differences in ageing with different ethnicities.
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