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Your Heart and Brain Are More Connected Than You Think

  • 2026-04-02
Canada's first brain-heart guideline calls on doctors to treat heart, brain, and mental health together. Here's what patients need to know.
M Mental Health
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  • 3 minute read

The Rot or the Rest? Navigating the “Bed Rotting” Trend

  • 2026-03-26
Is bed rotting self-care or a slump? Discover student perspectives and tips on how to turn this viral rest trend into actual recovery.
T Tech
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  • 4 minute read

Your Phone Is a Health Tool. Here’s How to Use It

  • 2026-03-25
Your phone might be hurting your health, or helping it. Discover the built-in tools that support better sleep, movement, and focus.
G Gut
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  • 4 minute read

6 Foods That Help You Poop and Why They Actually Work

  • 2026-03-19
Can’t go? These 6 simple foods may help ease constipation and support more regular digestion, no harsh fixes needed.
M Mental Health
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  • 5 minute read

Could ADHD Awareness Lead to False Self-Diagnosis? Researchers Explore the Nocebo Effect

  • 2026-03-17
A study finds ADHD awareness may increase false self-diagnosis in young adults, with researchers pointing to the nocebo effect.
C Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer Rising in Younger Adults: Experts Urge Screening at 45

  • 2026-03-12
The Canadian Cancer Society urges governments to lower the colorectal cancer screening age to 45 as diagnoses continue rising among Canadians under 50.
N Nutrition
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Protecting Canada’s Kids: The Hidden Risk in Your Child’s Favourite Cartoon Snacks

  • 2026-03-10
A Canadian report finds many kids’ snacks with cartoon characters are high in sugar, sodium or fat, raising concerns about food marketing to children.
W Women's Health
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Endometriosis and the Immune System: What New Research Is Showing

  • 2026-03-05
New research suggests people with endometriosis may face higher odds of autoimmune disease. Here’s what scientists know so far.
H Heart
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Health Canada Approves Ozempic to Reduce Heart Attack and Stroke Risk

  • 2026-03-03
Health Canada expands Ozempic approval to include reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes in adults with type 2 diabetes and heart or kidney disease.
F Fitness
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Why “Tech Neck” is a Growing Pain for Canadians

  • 2026-02-25
Canadians spend over 6 hours a day on devices. PT Sameer Chunara shares essential information to manage the 12kg of extra pressure on your cervical spine.
H Health Topics
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The Shingles “Blind Spot”: Why 55% of At-Risk Canadians Are Unaware of Their Vulnerability

  • 2026-02-24
55% of older Canadians with chronic diseases don't know they are at higher risk for shingles. Learn about what you can do.
T Tech
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Is an AI Redesign the Answer to Canada’s Healthcare Wait Times?

  • 2026-02-20
Discover how a system-wide AI redesign could revolutionize Canadian healthcare productivity, diagnosis, and drug discovery according to the Fraser Institute.

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