Dietitian vs Nutritionist: What’s the Difference?
The world of food can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn how a dietitian or nutritionist can help you make the right choices about food for your body and your goals.
The Danger of Untreated Inflammation
Inflammation isn't always obvious. But even when symptoms are subtle, over time inflammation can wreak havoc on the body. Learn more about inflammation, how you can test for it and lifestyle changes to counter it.
Osteoarthritis? You’ll be GLA:D to Hear About This
More than four million Canadians have osteoarthritis. Medications can help manage pain, but cannot do much else. Now, Canadians have a drug-free option to find pain relief, regain functionality, and feel better in their skin.
The Grapefruit Effect: A Risk You Need to Know About
Grapefruits can have a potentially lethal impact on you depending on which medications you are taking. It’s up to you to know and to stay safe. Here’s a primer to get you started.
Hypnotherapy for Better Health: The Power of Your Mind for Transformation
Hypnotherapy is a form of mind-body medicine that can be used alone or to compliment other health care strategies. As a bonus, you can even try it yourself in the comfort of your home without the need for a doctor.
Optimizing Diabetes Care: The Research Supported Promise of AI
The world of AI is always moving forward, and the future of diabetes care is no exception. Researchers are creating new, exciting products to make managing diabetes easier than ever before with or without a family doctor.
ADHD? These Lifestyle Changes will Help
Here are things you can do right now to make your life easier and make your ADHD work for you.
More Canadian Women Are Choosing A Midwife for Childbirth
The midwifery model of care in Canada is based on three main principles: continuity of care, informed choice, and choice of birthplace. And a bonus? You don't need a doctor.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STI) – They’re out there. Get tested.
Many STIs are running rampant in Canada and rates are still rising. It's important to stay on top of your sexual health to keep yourself and partner(s) safe and healthy.
Think You Have ADHD? Start With a Self-Assessment
Explore the process of self-assessment and help for this growing neurodiverse condition.
Luckily, There’s Emergency Contraceptives (Video)
Also known as the morning-after pill, emergency contraceptives help prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or when birth control fails.
The Hazard of Ignoring Sleep Apnea: How it Can Trigger Alzheimer’s
Extremely underdiagnosed, Statistics Canada predicts as much as a quarter of Canadians have or are at high risk of having sleep apnea. A mere 6.4 per cent of Canadians have an official diagnosis, leaving most people without help.