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Your Pharmacist – The Best Kept Secret in Healthcare Guidance

2022-11-29

It’s often assumed that primary health care is provided by family physicians, but Canadians have extensive teams in their “Circle of Care.” One of the top players on the roster is the pharmacist.

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Impact of Screen Time on Sleep Quality

2022-11-09

Using electronics at night disrupts sleep quality and increases risk of insomnia. Find out how and when to use your device as you set off to slumberland.

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Cancer Therapy Based on Your Genetics

2022-10-20

Pharmacogenomics is a field of study that researches how drug response is linked to a person’s genetics, an exciting new way to treat cancer.

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Pharmacogenomics: Medicine Tailored to Your Genes

2022-10-20

Pharmacogenomics is a field of study concerned with drug response based on an individual’s genome. Learn more about how you can avoid bad medication reactions.

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Only 0.1% of University Students Meeting Health Guidelines

2022-10-20

During university, individuals develop dietary patterns that will be maintained into adulthood. How can university students take control of their health?

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The Pros and Cons of Telemedicine in Canada

2022-10-19

Whether you like the experience or not, there are many benefits to telemedicine, for both urban and rural healthcare consumers.

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Government and Community Benefits for Dementia Caregivers

2022-10-19

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.

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Study: Reduce Your Risk of Getting Dementia

2022-10-19

Learn more about the 12 lifestyle modifications you can make throughout your life that can reduce your risk factor for dementia by up to 40%.

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Pandemic Teen Mental Health Crisis Continues

2022-09-12

The pandemic was difficult for everyone, but for teens, the mental health challenges have been especially acute.

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Private Healthcare in Canada Should Not Mean “Do Not Enter”

2022-09-12

Finding the perfect mix of private and public healthcare is the way of the future for Canada, but it won't happen with the snap of our fingers.

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Medical Errors Happen. Here’s What You Need To Know.

2022-09-04

Medical errors can happen anywhere: hospitals, clinics, surgery centres, doctors offices and more. Here are 6 tips to help you mitigate the chances of medical errors.

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Your Pharmacist – The Best Kept Secret in Healthcare Guidance

Impact of Screen Time on Sleep Quality

Cancer Therapy Based on Your Genetics

Pharmacogenomics: Medicine Tailored to Your Genes

Only 0.1% of University Students Meeting Health Guidelines

The Pros and Cons of Telemedicine in Canada

Government and Community Benefits for Dementia Caregivers

Study: Reduce Your Risk of Getting Dementia

Pandemic Teen Mental Health Crisis Continues

Private Healthcare in Canada Should Not Mean “Do Not Enter”

Medical Errors Happen. Here’s What You Need To Know.

Sound Therapies to Manage Anxiety, Pain, Sleep and More

Canadians Are Finding Family Doctors: Here’s How

5 Disruptive Healthcare Innovations for Canadians in 2025

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Ignored Risk: Bone Scans For People Over 50

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