Rafka Abou-Khalil, Author at The Health Insider

7 minute read

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

2025-11-13

Our guide to hearing care in Canada. Get a province-by-province breakdown of government funding programs for hearing aids for seniors and all residents.

S Skin

4 minute read

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

2025-11-11

Learn to tell dry skin from eczema, discover triggers, and explore safe products and treatments for healthier, happier skin.

L Longevity

3 minute read

This Simple Wearable Is Helping Seniors Walk With Confidence Again

2025-11-07

A Montreal-made wearable helps older adults walk with confidence and reduces their risk of falling.

S Skin

3 minute read

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

2025-11-06

Switching to winter skincare? Here’s what to keep, what to skip, and how to protect your face and body from dryness.

T Tech

3 minute read

Canadian Innovation in Brain Imaging: A Tiny Camera Making Big Strides in Neurosurgery

2025-10-31

Meet the Vena MicroAngioscope: a world-first Canadian innovation giving neurosurgeons real-time, full-colour views from inside the brain’s blood vessels.

S Sleep

4 minute read

Struggling With the Time Change? Here’s How to Get Back on Track

2025-10-29

Losing or gaining an hour can mess with your energy, mood, and sleep. Here’s how to help your body adjust naturally to the time change.

C Cancer

From Mammograms to Smart Bras: Transforming Breast Cancer Detection in Canada

2025-10-22

Beyond mammograms: new tools and research are reshaping breast cancer detection in Canada, with equity and precision in mind.

W Wellness

3 minute read

Vitamin C and Collagen: The Duo Behind Healthy Skin, Strong Joints, and Faster Healing

2025-10-21

Discover how vitamin C fuels collagen production to support healthy skin, strong joints, and tissue repair.

T Tech

4 minute read

5 Essential Medical Devices for Proactive Health Monitoring

2025-10-16

🎁 A thoughtful gift for anyone committed to staying on top of their health. Take charge of your health with at-home medical devices like ECGs, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, glucose meters, and thermometers.

B Bone health

3 minute read

Use This Simple Calcium Calculator For Long-Term Bone Health

2025-10-15

Calcium deficiency is a silent threat leading to fragile bones. Learn how to calculate your daily intake and protect your skeletal health today.

M Mental Health

4 minute read

The Student Stress Reset: 7 Quick Fixes Backed by Science & Student Interviews

2025-10-10

Don't let deadlines crush you. Learn 7 low-effort stress resets, including the 2:4 Pursed-Lip Breathing technique, you can do anywhere!

N Nutrition

5 minute read

Fuel Your Mind: Low-Effort Healthy Eating for Students

2025-10-08

No time to cook? Here’s how students can fuel focus and energy with quick, budget-friendly, no-cook meals.

Rafka Abou-Khalil

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

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

This Simple Wearable Is Helping Seniors Walk With Confidence Again

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

Canadian Innovation in Brain Imaging: A Tiny Camera Making Big Strides in Neurosurgery

Struggling With the Time Change? Here’s How to Get Back on Track

From Mammograms to Smart Bras: Transforming Breast Cancer Detection in Canada

Vitamin C and Collagen: The Duo Behind Healthy Skin, Strong Joints, and Faster Healing

5 Essential Medical Devices for Proactive Health Monitoring

Use This Simple Calcium Calculator For Long-Term Bone Health

The Student Stress Reset: 7 Quick Fixes Backed by Science & Student Interviews

Fuel Your Mind: Low-Effort Healthy Eating for Students

Top 5 Healthiest Foods to Incorporate In Your Diet

Best Compact Strength Training Machines for Canadian Homes

No More Fees for Medically Necessary Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist and Midwife Care

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

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

6 Foods That Help You Poop and Why They Actually Work

Why Top Surgeons Are Trading Caffeine for Creatine

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