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Allergies affect nearly 25% of all Canadians, and climate change could make them even worst. The Weather Network's Rachel Schoutsen dives into spring's top culprits and what weather conditions could worsen them.

Spring’s top culprits when it comes to allergies!

The Weather Network's Rachel Schoutsen explores the surprising strength of springs UV and its impact on your skin.

The strengthening spring UV can lead to a surprise sunburn

As the pandemic continues, sleep patterns worsen. The effects have become so well known to experts that they've coined the term 'coronasomnia'. The Weather Network's Rachel Schoutsen explores in Health and Weather.

Feeling exhausted, stressed? 'Coronasomnia' worsens as COVID-19 continues

Rachel Schoutsen of The Weather Network explores how changes in the weather can trigger migraines.

Health and weather extended: Can weather cause migraines?

Rachel Schoutsen explores how warmer temperatures might affect COVID-19. 

Health and Weather Extended: COVID-19 outcomes with spring/summer

Extreme heat, flooding, or drought are all elements of climate change causing an increase in pollen bloom among trees. The Weather Network's Rachel Schoutsen explains.

Bad allergies? Extreme weather linked to more pollen production

The Weather Network's Rachel Schoutsen tackles the age-old question 'Can the weather make you sick?'. 

Can the weather make you sick? Not exactly

Some Canadians swear by the 'ice bath' experience and its health benefits. Rachel Schoutsen dives into why this practice is so popular in this episode of Health and Weather. 

Is an icy dip actually good for you? We look into the potential health benefits

Not only an eyesore, but a possible source of allergies! Piles of melting snow are everywhere, and The Weather Network's Rachel Schoutsen looks into why one chemist is calling them a "chemical soup".

That dirty melting snowpack could be considered a "chemical soup"

Rachel Schoutsen explains the foods and supplements that will give your immune system a boost and fight off cold and flu.

Boosting your immune system with food and supplements

Many Canadians are about to experience the spring bloom, But this one is not so pretty. Reporter Rachel Schoutsen breaks down the top spring allergies in Health and Weather.

Was that a sneeze? The top allergy culprits each spring

Rachel Schoutsen has more in Health and Weather Extended.

The do's and don'ts of cold-weather exercise

Rachel Schoutsen dives into the possible COVID-19 transmission risk of mittens, scarves, and icy masks in Health and Weather Extended.

Can winter accessories spread Covid-19? We asked the experts

Rachel Schoutsen talks to an expert to find out the proper techniques for shovelling snow and how best to avoid injury.

Shovelling snow can lead to injury, here's how to do it properly

A new study shows a strong connection between exposure to nature and positive mental health.

Getting out in nature is good for mental health, study shows

These signs of frostbite will let you know how severely the cold is affecting you. Rachel Schoutsen and Kyle Brittain explain.

Know the four P's of frostbite and what the risks are

Rachel Schoutsen discovers that there's a lot going on in freshly fallen powder in this Health & Weather segment.

Snacking on snow? Here's what else you're eating

As the harsh chill of winter continues what kind of impact does it have on our bodies. Rachel Scoutsen explores in Health & Weather, could the air ever get cold enough to damage our lungs? 


Can the air get cold enough to freeze your lungs?

The Weather Networks Rachel Schoutsen shares the top 3 culprits for indoor winter allergies.

Top winter allergies and why lockdown could be making them worse

The Weather Networks Rachel Schoutsen spoke to experts about winter depression amid a pandemic.

Winter blues are merging with COVID fatigue, tips for coping

Due to the pandemic switching winter tires seems more debatable this year. Rachel answers some tire swapping questions in this Health and Weather.