Lifestyle

Cell phones are everywhere, and kids are using them at a younger and younger age. But how safe are cell phones? Here's a guide to some of the most common health and safety concerns about cell phones.

Calm winter chills and shake off shivers with these cold weather warm-up ideas.

People who wear contact lenses rely on them to keep the world in focus. And keeping their eyes safe and healthy requires care and prevention.

Discover some of the little things you can do to relax and take it easy.

During every NASCAR season, racing fans the world over are beside themselves with pulse-pounding excitement as they watch their favourite drivers compete for riches, glory, and the Nextel Cup. It's also time to renew a debate that has gripped racing enthusiasts for years - should racecar drivers be considered athletes? Most people don't realize it, but professional racecar driving is a high-stress, physically demanding job.

We're all captivated by tales of survival, but we all hope we'll never need to live through them ourselves. There's always the chance, however, that you'll find yourself in a life-threatening crisis. What would you do?

Why do we yawn? Why are they so hard to stop once they start? Yawns are quite contagious and mighty mysterious!

Do you have bad breathing habits?

Candles and incense burn through so many parts of our lives. Are there benefits or risks to their use?

Gossip is not just a tacky, time-wasting habit practiced by blabbermouths. We all do it - and we do it all the time. Is gossip good or bad for us?

It's the day after a fabulously wild party. You wake up and chuckle briefly at memories from last night - who was that lunatic playing Twister in a tutu and a pair of flippers? Then it hits you: a pounding headache accompanied by dizziness, terrible thirst, sensitivity to light and sound, shakiness, a mutinous stomach, and the awful realization that it was you in the tutu and flippers.

When you smoke around non-smokers, those around you are at high risk from second-hand smoke. Learn more about second-hand smoke and what you can do to make your home and car smoke-free.

If you have a busy lifestyle, healthy meals may take a backseat to convenience. Often, it's much easier to swing by the fast food place or pick up a ready-to-go meal at the grocery store. The problem is that these convenience foods tend to be loaded with fat and calories. A better solution is to get in the habit of planning ahead for healthy meals.

The best way to avoid a hangover is to drink in moderation and know your limits. But if you drink beyond your limits this holiday season, take these hangover relievers to HEART.

The dairy people tell us milk and dairy products are good for our health. Cattle industry ads hint at red meat's undeserved fall from grace. Now, even our sometimes-wacky federal government seems to be promoting the medicinal value of marijuana. Call me old-fashioned but I was a tad skeptical when a shiny document came across my medical office desk once, apparently endorsed by several prominent Canadian medical specialists, trumpeting the health protective benefits of "responsible drinking.

Could strapping on your iPod put you in peril? Sort the risks from the facts about personal digital music players.

Body odour is embarrassing, but it's common and you can easily prevent and treat it.

You've probably heard that drinking wine may be good for your health. Studies have shown that drinking moderate amounts of wine may help control blood pressure and the risks of heart disease. Wine may also reduce the risk of strokes and gallstones. A moderate amount of wine is up to two glasses per day for men, one glass for women.

Touch can actually give more than a momentary tingle or a second of solace; touch can comfort and heal.

If it's cigarettes you are talking about, I have good news for you. For Canadians, January is the most popular month for smoking cessation and also the time you are most likely to make it. If you've tried quitting before, your odds of success go up every time, so plan to succeed. But before you begin, let's review a few proven ways to butt out for good.

NASCAR races are raucous, body-shaking events. There's the rumble of dozens of engines, the screaming of delirious fans, as well as the shouting of the announcers. And, just beneath the cacophony, there's a vibration that only the drivers, ensconced in their sleek, powerful machines, with their helmets securely fastened, can feel - the rapid pounding of their hearts.

Considering testosterone therapy? Be aware of the potential side effects, including sleep apnea, liver toxicity, and prostate disease.

Tips for healthy breathing habits.

Sleep hygiene is routines or habits that promote more restful and restorative sleep. Find out more about how you can improve your sleep.

Are your airplane travel fears keeping you from taking off? Follow these air travel tips to help ease your in-flight woes.