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Can I Please Have some Tea?

1 Jan 2026

Those of you who listened to my radio show last Sunday heard that I was struggling with my voice. You may also have noted that I only answered text messages and took no phone calls. That’s because...

Why Can’t I Tell if Something is Wet or Cold?

26 Sep 2025

Approximately half of the homes in the UK do not have a tumble dryer. My flat is lucky enough to have a 2-in-1 that washes poorly and dries worse, so we mostly hang wet clothes from a drying rack...

What are icepacks made of?

23 Jun 2023

With summer weather arriving in a blaze of glory, your trusty ice packs might start getting more use. Whether for keeping food and drinks cool, icing injuries, or relieving the discomfort of a...

Professor Popsicle’s Physiological Proof

17 Feb 2023

Growing up with cold Canadian winters means that we get to enjoy tobogganing, skiing, and other snowy activities. It also means that from a young age, we’re warned of the dangers of getting too cold.

Shivers, Goosebumps, and a Good Dose of Lizzo

6 Jan 2023

I looked out the airplane window and then at my 20-month-old, who had no idea that after enjoying the warmth of Florida for two weeks, we were about to enter the frozen tundra of Montreal. “Get...

For kids with colds, does nasal irrigation help?

7 Oct 2022

This article was originally posted in the Montreal Gazette....

Why do we wake up feeling cold?

7 Oct 2022

A few different bodily processes in humans follow a stable, roughly 24-hour cycle. For example, the cortisol and melatonin levels in our blood. Physical parameters like your blood pressure and...

Giving “Worried Sick” a Whole New Meaning

9 Apr 2021

Everybody experiences stress differently, from the circumstances that cause it, to the ways that we cope with it. What doesn’t differ is that we all experience it, one way or another. There are a...

Boost Your Knowledge about Boosting Your Immune System

6 Jan 2021

“Reinforce and Boost Your Immune System” promised the ad splashed across two pages of a local newspaper. There were products galore! Mushroom extracts, probiotics, collagen supplements, exotic oils...

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