Dr. Elaine Chin

CP24 Wellness Wednesdays: Break out the sunblock for March break

Wellness Wednesdays: It’s finally back – the migration of parents and kids travelling to many destinations. Whether it’s a warm or colder place, watch this week’s segment to determine what you need to bring along to protect you from the sun and the risk of sunburn and skin cancer.

The risk of BBQ foods: Grilling can create cancer-causing chemicals

Dr. Elaine Chin. Going ‘viral’ with over half a million accounts reached is an abstract concept for many of us who have healthcare careers and post for the purpose of getting important evidence-based information out to people. Recently I posted a Cancer Awareness Series. The risk of BBQ foods went ‘viral’. I’m ‘at risk’ for colon cancer because of my family history.

CP24 Wellness Wednesdays: Results of the longest happiness study

Wellness Wednesdays: Robert Waldinger, director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development has just written a new book to share the “Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness”. It is an 85-year journey of over 2000 people going through their entire adult lives beginning in 1938. So what is contributing to happiness? Watch the segment to find out!

Why am I plucking my hair follicles?

Dr. Elaine Chin. Have you heard of freezing hair follicles for a more youthful appearance?

Plucking my hairs

Dr. Elaine Chin. Unleash your youthful, glowing skin with the innovative techniques of Dr. Drew Taylor! Let’s say goodbye to fine lines and wrinkles.

CP24 Wellness Wednesdays: How does age impact weight gain?

Wellness Wednesdays: The average person gains between 1 and 2 pounds (0.5 to 1 kilograms) each year from young adulthood through middle age, due to our slowing metabolism. This slowly leads to a population that is aging to become overweight and even obese over time. We need to figure out how to eat less and do more – if steps in fact help us lose weight!

The Tiger Doctor VS. Aging – Episode 03: Diet & Exercise

Dr. Elaine Chin. It’s never too late to start taking care of your health! Age gracefully with the right combination of exercise and nutrition. So why wait? Embrace your age and start living your healthiest life today.

CP24 Wellness Wednesdays: Secrets of living a long and happy life

On this Wellness Wednesdays segment, I discussed why Mayor McCallion lived such a long and productive life. I don’t believe it was an accident of genetics. Science now confirms that only 20% of our longevity is determined by our DNA, and thankfully 80% of it is within our control.

How to prevent cancer – Episode 02: Barbecue

Dr. Elaine Chin. Did you know that cooking over high heat, especially an open flame, can expose you to potential cancer-causing compounds like heterocyclic aromatic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)? Studies show that these harmful compounds can cause changes in DNA that may increase the risk of cancer.

Myth or fact? Memory loss in an inevitable part of aging

While it is true that memory decline can occur as we age, it is not a universal or inevitable experience. Research has shown that there are many factors that contribute to age-related memory decline, including genetics, lifestyle choices, and certain medical conditions.