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71% of Canadians Expect an Early Warning Symptom From Glaucoma, Putting Eye Health at Serious Risk

2023-03-15

Glaucoma: The silent thief of sight. Protect yourself with regular eye exams and 3D scans. Discover how to prevent vision loss during World Glaucoma Week 2023.

H Health Topics

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B.C. Takes Bold Step: Free Prescription Birth Control for All

2023-03-13

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.

S Sleep

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Newborn Sleep 101: Essential Tips for New Parents

2023-03-08

Sleep seems to be a scarce commodity when you're a new parent, but not to fear, there is hope. Read on to learn about simple solutions for newborn - and as a result parental - sleep.

M Mental Health

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Guide to Canadian Mental Health Support

2023-03-07

Good mental health is critical for overall wellness. Learn more about provincially-funded support available to Health Insiders through our directory of mental health resources available to Canadians.

D Dementia & Alzheimer’s

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Could Vaccines Curb Alzheimers and Other Diseases?

2023-02-14

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.

H Health Topics

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Prediabetes: Take Control Now

2023-01-11

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.

S Sleep

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Is Corona-Somnia Here To Stay?

2023-01-09

Canadians experienced sleeplessness at unprecedented levels during the Pandemic. With the shift to remote work is Coronasomnia here to stay?

S Sleep

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Revenge Bedtime Procrastination – A Silent Threat

2023-01-06

Revenge Bedtime Procrastination is a phenomenon that describes the decision to sacrifice sleep for personal leisure time driven by a relentless daily schedule.

H Heart

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Stroke Symptoms – The Early Signs Are Often There

2022-12-20

Researchers have concluded that 43% of stroke patients were given warning signs a week before experiencing the event. Learn what they are, it could save your life.

S Sleep

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I Sleep 15 Hours a Week. Student Exhaustion is Normal, Right?

2022-12-15

Students know that sleep is important for their health and well-being but late nights and all-nighters have become the norm.

H Health Topics

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Choose Your Pharmacist Wisely

2022-12-13

The pharmacist is more than a gatekeeper between us and our prescriptions. These medical professionals can be extremely influential in our healthcare.

H Health Topics

Holding hands with your doctor with heart in hands.

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Help Your Doctor Help You

2022-12-12

Useful tips on how to help your Family Physician from Dr. Kate J. Miller a comprehensive GP from Guelph Ontario.

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71% of Canadians Expect an Early Warning Symptom From Glaucoma, Putting Eye Health at Serious Risk

B.C. Takes Bold Step: Free Prescription Birth Control for All

Newborn Sleep 101: Essential Tips for New Parents

Guide to Canadian Mental Health Support

Could Vaccines Curb Alzheimers and Other Diseases?

Prediabetes: Take Control Now

Is Corona-Somnia Here To Stay?

Revenge Bedtime Procrastination – A Silent Threat

Stroke Symptoms – The Early Signs Are Often There

I Sleep 15 Hours a Week. Student Exhaustion is Normal, Right?

Choose Your Pharmacist Wisely

Help Your Doctor Help You

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71% of Canadians Expect an Early Warning Symptom From Glaucoma, Putting Eye Health at Serious Risk

B.C. Takes Bold Step: Free Prescription Birth Control for All

Newborn Sleep 101: Essential Tips for New Parents

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