Articles about common health concerns
Surviving the Cold Winter Weather
Winter comes every year and leaves its mark on Saskatchewan with short days, cold and snow. Most of us never really get used to winter but we can do things to stay safer and be mo...
Men's Health
In today’s health crazed culture, it seems perfectly normal to hear routinely of cancer, obesity, and even STIs. Perhaps what you would not be used to hearing about is how they aff...
Make Your Own Medical Kit: Basic First Aid
There are lots of reasons you might need a medical kit at home. Scraped knees, headaches and sore throats can all be treated at home with simple supplies. Here are tips on items to...
Internet Use and You
16% of U of S students admit that the internet has negatively affected their academics in the last 12 months. (2016 National College Health Assessment).
Body Art: Piercings and Tattoos
Getting a tattoo or body piercing is an important decision—you should make sure you have done your homework
Women’s Health
A Pap test is one of the most effective cancer screening prevention strategies.
Your Smile; Oral Health Concerns
Also called tooth decay, cavities are areas of damage of the enamel covering your teeth, which develop into holes in the teeth.
Headaches 101
Nearly all headaches experienced by college students are Tension-Type headaches. Tension-Type headaches may be caused by tightening muscles in the back of the neck and/or scalp. It...
Colds and Flu 101
When you wake up coughing, with a runny nose and a fever, it can be hard to know if you have a cold or the flu. Either way, it is time to stay home and rest up.
Everyday Back Care
In their lifetime, more than 80% of adults will have back pain. Once a person has injured their back, they are more likely to reinjure it and have more severe pain as a result. The...
Acne and Other Skin Concerns
Acne is caused by blockages formed in your pores. Contrary to popular belief, pores are not blocked by outside dirt; they are blocked by your own cells. The pores in your body are ...