The Vitamin D-Cancer Prevention Connection: What You Need to Know
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that has long been known to help the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus but did you know that it may also prevent cancer?
From Picking to Prepping – Avocado, The Superfruit.
Looking for a superfood that's tasty and nutritious? Look no further than avocados! Packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, this superfruit is a heart-healthy choice that's easy to incorporate into any meal. Learn more about how to pick, prep, and cook with avocados in this handy guide.
B.C. Takes Bold Step: Free Prescription Birth Control for All
British Columbia aims to help people control their reproductive health with the announcement of an initiative to cover all prescription birth control via provincial medicare.
Could Vaccines Curb Alzheimers and Other Diseases?
A breakthrough study that looked at hundreds of thousands of medical records found a strong connection between severe viral infections and the risk of developing diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS.
Nova Scotia Government Fighting To Improve Emergency Departments
Adding Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Care Providers and help for Paramedics are the first steps in the plan.
Ontario Investing in Private Clinics
Ontario's healthcare system is expanding surgical and diagnostic procedures to for-profit clinics. It's happening, for better or for worse.
Prediabetes: Take Control Now
11.7 million Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes—a condition that, if left unmanaged, can develop into type 2 diabetes. Learn more about how you can change course and stop the development of this harmful disease.
Warm Up To Cold Water Bathing
Many athletes swear by Cold Water Therapy for recovery. So how can an at-home athlete safely leverage this ancient wellness strategy?
Help Your Doctor Help You
Useful tips on how to help your Family Physician from Dr. Kate J. Miller a comprehensive GP from Guelph Ontario.
Insurance for Dental through Provincial Medicare Finally Here
Learn more about the details of who is eligible and when, for the new Canada Dental Benefit.
Study: Ultra-Processed Foods Deadly
Science is now giving us a full picture of the impact of processed foods on our bodies, and the message is clear. Stop eating ultra-processed foods right now; it’s killing you.
Government and Community Benefits for Dementia Caregivers
Many Canadian caregivers find themselves using their personal finances and savings to pay for the needs of a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. If this is you, read on to inform yourself about the support available from Canadian government agencies and community organizations.