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“Meditation in motion!” Research investigates the effectiveness of tai chi on various areas of health and well-being.

Looking for outdoor activities that can improve your health? Learn what walking, guided gardening, and forest therapy have to offer.

Research looks into whether vitamin D and calcium supplementation are effective for fall prevention.

Is nature calling us back? Research looks at the health benefits of forest therapy.

Research tackles whether vitamin D is an effective option for the treatment or prevention of 3 common diseases.

Research points to various diseases and conditions that can benefit from non-drug strategies.

Pain reduction in people living with dementia. Non-drug options may be a good first step.

Stay up to date! New research reverses initial finding of the positive impact of vitamin D use in people with mild to moderate asthma on severe asthma attacks.

Research shows that music-based strategies may have the potential to improve many physical and psychological outcomes in adults with cancer.

In this 4-minute video, Enoch Ho discusses what conditions acupuncture is thought to work for, the potential risks, and other considerations when undergoing acupuncture treatment.

Can women lean on conservative treatments for urinary incontinence? Research highlights where the evidence lies for different options.

From digestive to respiratory health, research highlights the potential benefits of probiotics.

Looking to avoid an acute upper respiratory tract infection? Research provides insight on probiotics as a preventative strategy.

Sleep and sleep quality play an important role in keeping us healthy. There are multiple strategies that aim to help us sleep longer or better; research sheds light on which ones are effective and which ones we may want to pass on.

Research highlights effective strategies and points of caution around treating specific digestive health issues.

Get your “skin in the game,” literally! Research shows that different non-drug topical treatments are available and may be beneficial for improving the health of your skin.

The use of medical cannabis has dramatically increased in the last few years, and with the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2018, there has been an increased interest in therapeutic uses for cannabis. In this video, Drs. Jason Busse and James MacKillop discuss what the latest research says about the potential for cannabis to help with common medical conditions.

Looking for strategies to help you reduce your blood pressure or keep it in check? From lowering your salt intake to supplements, multiple strategies are available to increase your chance of success.

Looking to prevent high blood pressure? Research demonstrates that increasing calcium intake, namely through supplements, has a role to play.

Happy gardening! Research shows that horticultural therapy may hold physical and emotional health benefits.