Acne Affects People In Unexpected Ways.  Acne isn’t only a teen “thing” —and it doesn't only affect your skin. Acne isn’t caused by any one thing.  It’s a skin condition that can surface for diff...

If You Feel Down During The Winter, You May Be Experiencing Seasonal Depression. For many Canadians, the winter is made to feel extra long and dark because of seasonal depression. Also referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), seasonal...

What Is The Thyroid? The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland situated at the base of your neck, just under the skin. Your thyroid gland secretes a metabolic hormone (often simply called thyroid hormone) that plays a significant ro...

You Have Options For Managing The Symptoms Of Menopause. Menopause, or the end of menstruation, is a natural occurrence for women. The transition towards menopause can begin to affect you anytime between the ages of 35 and 55 years of age and ...

PCOS: A Commonly Misdiagnosed Condition. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal condition (specifically, an endocrine disorder) that affects thousands of women across North America. Typically, in western medical practice, PCOS is tre...

Hormones Play A Key Role In Women's' Health. Hormones have many important effects on women's health. Often when the issue of women's health and hormones comes up the focus is on the female sex hormones, estrogen and progesteron...