Vaccines have turned the tide against some of the most serious diseases, helping us to live longer and healthier lives. Many adults think that vaccines are just for kids, but unfortunately, the shots we get as children won’t protect us forever. Immunization rates for Canadian adults are quite low. It is important that adults get vaccinated too.

The truth is that shots given to you during childhood may not be enough to protect you now. Your immune system ages just like the rest of your body, ...

In developed countries, cardiovascular disease (heart disease) remains the leading cause of death. The Heart and Stroke Foundation reports that every 7 minutes a Canadian loses his/her life to a heart attack or stroke.

Hypercholesterolemia, specifically elevated LDL (low-density lipoprotein), has been identified as a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. To reduce the risk, current Canadian dyslipidemia (cholesterol) guidelines recommend:

Dietary Interventions:

• reducing the intak...