R. Elan Eisen, Author at The Health Insider

R. Elan Eisen

30 posts

Elan is the Founder of The Health Insider and Editor-in-Chief as well as President and CEO of RSRS, one of Canada’s largest health records repositories. Having worked extensively with both health practitioners and patients alike over the years, Elan has come to understand the importance of the patient’s proactive and collaborative involvement in their own health management.

D Dementia & Alzheimer’s

15 minute read

Top Neurologist Shares Promising New Insights In Alzheimer’s Research; Video Interview

2025-09-22

Watch this Interview with Doctor Howard Chertkow, one of Canada's leading neurologists, and learn more about new insights into Alzheimer's prevention and care.

T Tech

8 minute read

Hands-Free, Germ-Free – The Ultimate Bathroom Glow Up

2025-07-29

🎁 A clever and practical gift for the home-improvement lover or tech-savvy cleaner. Step into a bathroom that does the dirty work for you. We've curated a glow-up that's more than skin deep with a focus on hygiene, automation, and minimal environmental impact.

H Health Topics

3 minute read

You Don’t Have to Wait for Surgery – Surgency.ca

2025-06-04

While it is a private option, Surgency offers Canadians a way to access surgery faster while also helping to reduce the public backlog.

R Resources & Tools

4 minute read

Cancer Patients Need a Navigator Now More Than Ever

2025-05-22

One doctor redesigned cancer care—not with a new drug, but with a nurse navigator. Survival rates changed overnight.

B Brain

5 minute read

Your Brain Syncs Up to the Beat of Music. Read What That Does For Your Mood.

2025-05-03

The therapeutic properties of music are just starting to be understood in a way that demonstrates how music may be one of the most joyous and powerful healing tools we have.

R Resources & Tools

4 minute read

Top 10 Things Every Patient Must Do (With or Without a Doctor)

2025-02-24

Canadians must adapt to a changing healthcare system. Discover 10 proactive ways to stay on top of your healthcare, whether you have a family doctor or not.

T The Insider

4 minute read

Top 10 Secrets Patients Withhold from Their Doctors and Why It’s Worth Reconsidering

2025-02-10

Many people withhold critical health information from their doctors, however doing so could backfire in ways you may not have considered.

T The Insider

5 minute read

Medical Gaslighting – Is It Really A Thing?

2025-02-10

More people say their symptoms are dismissed, but is AI helping or hurting? With healthcare under pressure, the truth isn’t so simple.

M Mental Health

4 minute read

Cheer Up and Live Longer: The Link Between Optimism, Joy and Health

2025-01-28

Can optimism really help you live longer and stress less? The surprising benefits of positive thinking may cause you to rethink your mindset.

D Diabetes

4 minute read

A 5 lb. Gummy Bear? What’s Wrong With This Picture?

2025-01-09

Sweet indulgence or bitter cost? Explore the rise of mega candy stores amidst a diabetes awareness crisis in our sugar-obsessed society.

R Resources & Tools

9 minute read

8 of the Simplest and Most Impactful New Year’s Resolutions

2025-01-01

New Year's resolutions can be difficult to keep - but what if this year, instead of setting ourselves up for failure, we simplify and achieve?

W Wellness

5 minute read

Sound Therapies to Manage Anxiety, Pain, Sleep and More

2024-12-16

Whether you’ve experienced the calming hum of Tibetan singing bowls or the immersive environment of a sound bath, these practices can help with stress, anxiety and sleep.

R. Elan Eisen

Top Neurologist Shares Promising New Insights In Alzheimer’s Research; Video Interview

Hands-Free, Germ-Free – The Ultimate Bathroom Glow Up

You Don’t Have to Wait for Surgery – Surgency.ca

Cancer Patients Need a Navigator Now More Than Ever

Your Brain Syncs Up to the Beat of Music. Read What That Does For Your Mood.

Top 10 Things Every Patient Must Do (With or Without a Doctor)

Top 10 Secrets Patients Withhold from Their Doctors and Why It’s Worth Reconsidering

Medical Gaslighting – Is It Really A Thing?

Cheer Up and Live Longer: The Link Between Optimism, Joy and Health

A 5 lb. Gummy Bear? What’s Wrong With This Picture?

8 of the Simplest and Most Impactful New Year’s Resolutions

Sound Therapies to Manage Anxiety, Pain, Sleep and More

A New Fit for Health: The Smart Bra Aiming to Revolutionize Breast Cancer Detection

Eat Your Way to a Healthier Heart with a Metabolic Coach

What to Do if You’re Experiencing Hearing Loss in Canada: A Step-by-Step Patient Resource Guide

Diabetes and Vision: Why Early and Regular Eye Exams Can Save Your Sight

Is It Dry Skin or Eczema? Here’s How to Tell the Difference and What to Do About It

Over 65 and Live in Ontario? Don’t Miss the New Free Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

This Simple Wearable Is Helping Seniors Walk With Confidence Again

How To Transition Your Skincare From Summer To The Harsh Canadian Winter