Hydration During a Heat Wave: How Much Water Do You Really Need?
How much water to drink in hot weather, signs of dehydration, medications that pose a risk: what you need to know to stay properly hydrated this summer in Quebec.
Nutrition & healthy living
Articles on balanced nutrition, physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits. Personalized programs available at Clinique Omicron.
Office Sedentariness: 7 Simple Moves to Move More
Sitting for 8 hours a day can't be offset by just one hour of exercise. Seven simple steps to combat a sedentary lifestyle at work.
Migraine: 10 Food Triggers to Know
Tyramine, glutamate, alcohol: Ten common food triggers for migraine attacks and how to identify them with a food diary.
150 minutes of physical activity per week: What does that actually mean?
The Canadian Guidelines recommend 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity per week. How to measure intensity and create a realistic weekly routine.
Prediabetes: Signs Often Ignored and How to Act Early
Prediabetes affects 1 in 4 Quebecers without them even knowing it. Recognizing the signs, understanding the risks, and knowing what to do before the situation… Read More "Prediabetes: Signs Often Ignored and How to Act Early
High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer That Can Be Detected and Treated Before Complications Arise
High blood pressure is the most common chronic medical condition in Quebec and around the world. It affects approximately 7.5 million Canadians—that is… Read More "High Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer That Can Be Detected and Treated Before Complications Arise
World Water Day 2026: Hydration, Kidney Health, and Kidney Stone Prevention in Quebec
Every year on March 22, World Water Day highlights the importance of this resource, which is essential to human life. From a medical perspective,… Read More "World Water Day 2026: Hydration, Kidney Health, and Kidney Stone Prevention in Quebec
Kidney Health Month 2026: chronic kidney disease, risk factors and screening in Quebec
The kidneys are two fist-sized organs, located on either side of the spine, that quietly perform a tremendous amount of work… Read More "Kidney Health Month 2026: chronic kidney disease, risk factors and screening in Quebec
Social Work Month 2026: When to consult a social worker for your mental health in Quebec
In March, Quebec marks Social Work Month - an opportunity to shine the spotlight on an essential profession that is too often overlooked... Read More "Social Work Month 2026: When to consult a social worker for your mental health in Quebec
Colorectal Cancer Month 2026: screening, colonoscopy and prevention in Quebec
Colorectal cancer is the second-deadliest form of cancer in Canada, yet it is among the most preventable when detected early. Every year,… Read More "Colorectal Cancer Month 2026: screening, colonoscopy and prevention in Quebec