http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/columnists/m_kennedy en-gb Sat, 25 May 2013 05:52:48 CDT Q: My daughter has "exercise asthma." Is that the same thing as asthma? A: It's the time of the year when cold-weather sports are underway. As we get closer to winter, the cold air may scare away the summer exercise crowd, but activities such as curling, hockey, skating and skiing can be fun and... Mon, 5 Nov 2012 12:51:19 CST Q: My doctor recently told me that I have anemia. I was surprised to hear that because I thought only really sick people got anemia. How does one get anemia? A: You are striving to be the picture of health. Your lifestyle habits are on the right track: getting regular exercise, avoiding junk Tue, 2 Oct 2012 10:21:04 CDT It's a new year with new hope to make life healthier and better in 2012. With numerous New Years’ resolutions to choose from, it can be difficult to know which choice will improve your health the most. If you are a smoker, your number one priority should be to quit this year. If you are a Tue, 3 Jan 2012 14:42:47 CST Q: I have a sore hip that has been bothering me for two months. I would like to get an MRI scan but my physician feels it is premature to order (one). Why do I have to wait for an MRI to be ordered? A: This test takes a picture of your injured/affected area while you are lying on a special table. Tue, 4 Oct 2011 11:38:45 CDT It can be quite confusing reading research headlines in the media. It seems so many studies are contradictory; for example, you read that salt intake is bad or salt is not so bad, alcohol consumption is bad or some alcohol is good, vitamins help you live longer or vitamins do not help your health Tue, 6 Sep 2011 13:09:58 CDT It is common to experience some aches and pains with running, especially if you are a beginner. If you decide to train for an event, the way you pace your running is important. Sometimes, more running can lead to pain in the inside of the foot, the shins or the knees. It is very simple to blame Tue, 2 Aug 2011 10:14:58 CDT Summertime can bring beautiful, warm weather that invites you do your physical activity outside. If you are not accustomed to a warm climate or to exercising in warm weather, you can suffer from heat illness. Of course, the safest option would be to exercise early in the day before the heat Tue, 5 Jul 2011 13:12:49 CDT What could be more exciting for guys, the return of NHL hockey to Manitoba or seeing the doctor for a checkup? Well, the former probably wins hands down. However, men's health deserves a little more attention. While women are perceived as needing regular screening tests to detect cervical and Tue, 7 Jun 2011 13:14:04 CDT With the snow and cold weather now fading, the outdoor running season is in full swing with a plethora of fundraising events. You can jog, walk, push the baby cart and go at your own pace. If you are trying to train for a distance event, such as a 10-kilometre walk or run, and you are not used to Tue, 5 Apr 2011 09:36:57 CDT Q: I have heard that if you have a click in your hip, you might have "snapping hip." Is this a real condition? What is "snapping hip"? A: As funny as it sounds, snapping hip is no laughing matter if you have the constant clicking and/or pain that goes with this problem. It is not as common of Tue, 1 Mar 2011 11:13:24 CST