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.
Newborn Sleep 101: Essential Tips for New Parents
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.
Guide to Canadian Mental Health Support
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.
Apple Watch Heart Data: Proceed With Caution
The Apple Watch offers a great range of health data for its users but the information may not be as reliable as you think.
Going Beyond the Counter: Pharmacists Increase Role in Patient Care
As our healthcare system evolves, the role of the pharmacist is expanding across Canada. Read more about how they are using tech and innovative thinking to help Canadians manage their health.
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.
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.
Is Corona-Somnia Here To Stay?
Canadians experienced sleeplessness at unprecedented levels during the Pandemic. With the shift to remote work is Coronasomnia here to stay?
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination – A Silent Threat
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination is a phenomenon that describes the decision to sacrifice sleep for personal leisure time driven by a relentless daily schedule.
Stroke Symptoms – The Early Signs Are Often There
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.
I Sleep 15 Hours a Week. Student Exhaustion is Normal, Right?
Students know that sleep is important for their health and well-being but late nights and all-nighters have become the norm.
Choose Your Pharmacist Wisely
The pharmacist is more than a gatekeeper between us and our prescriptions. These medical professionals can be extremely influential in our healthcare.