10 freaky facts about food
| August 12, 2011 | Posted by Jane under Health, Humour, Published Samples, Writing |
We rounded up the bizarre things you may not know about some common foods. All foods mentioned are considered safe to consume, but these facts may lead you to think before you eat! By Jane Langille 1. Shellac is made from… more
The guts to go grey
| July 10, 2011 | Posted by Jane under Humour, Published Samples, Writing |
I remember exactly where I was when I found the first one. I was the ripe old age of 19, taking a break from studying for exams in first-year university. I looked in the mirror and reeled in horror. There… more
Medical Writing Tips from 2 Pro Writers
| June 21, 2011 | Posted by Jane under Health, Journalism, Medicine, Writing |
Recently I attended a professional development session about medical writing tips for success, held as part of the Professional Writers Association of Canada’s annual conference in Montreal. The two presenters provided a thorough overview about what it takes to be… more
Pardon Me? How Spin Class led to Tinnitus
| June 1, 2011 | Posted by Jane under Health, Published Samples, Writing |
I love the pumping beat of rock music in my spin cycle class. It keeps me on pace, ensuring a good cardio burn. The instructor cranks up the stereo in the small room that holds 15 bikes, donning her microphone… more
How to keep your workout gear from stinking
| May 25, 2011 | Posted by Jane under Active Living, Health |
Ever notice that after a while, your workout gear smells, well, a little funky? How can you keep your workout gear from stinking? A friend at the gym told me she throws out all of her Lululemon gear after a… more
Fast food nutrition facts are not enough
| May 13, 2011 | Posted by Jane under Health, Nutrition, Writing |
Fast food nutrition facts on food labels in Canada right now is voluntary. Many places provide this information, but it can be hard to find or simply not available. Among retailers who do tell, nutrition facts are found in all… more
Canadian Discovery Turns Skin Into Blood
| May 9, 2011 | Posted by Jane under Health |
Researchers at McMaster University have successfully turned skin into blood by bypassing the embryonic, stem-cell state. Mick Bhatia and colleagues at the Stem Cell and Cancer Research Institute at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine were able to create… more
Blackwater Rafting, Kiwi-Style
| May 2, 2011 | Posted by Jane under Active Living, Published Samples, Travel |
On the South Island of New Zealand, JANE LANGILLE and her family enjoy blackwater rafting in a surreal underground landscape, drifting in pitch black darkness under thousands of glow-worms. Originally published in The Globe and Mail Travel, Saturday January 6,… more
Welcome to janelangille.com
| April 18, 2011 | Posted by Jane under Uncategorized |
Welcome to janelangille.com, my new website launching today with a fresh focus on writing about health, wellness and active living. There is a plethora of information about health – information that deserves a critical eye, an expert interview and an… more
Stop sitting and get moving
| February 1, 2011 | Posted by Jane under Active Living, Health |
It’s time to stop sitting and get moving. Automation saves time, time that we can use to do other things. Over time, humans have engineered daily tasks so that less and less effort is required. We no longer have to lift… more
Recent Comments