The Health Insider

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

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

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

9 minute read

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.

M Mental Health

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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.

T Tech

6 minute read

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.

R Resources & Tools

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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.

D Dementia & Alzheimer’s

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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.

R Resources & Tools

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Breathe Easier – a Guide to Canadian Coverage for Sleep Disorders and CPAP Machines.

Find out about options for provincial medicare funding for CPAP machines and sleep disorder diagnoses and treatments.

R Resources & Tools

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Show Me The Proof! Understanding Medical Research

Medical research can be challenging to understand, and yet so many of us rely upon Dr. Google to research diagnoses, symptoms and diseases. Keep this guide to understanding medical research handy as you become more knowledgeable about your healthcare.

R Resources & Tools

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Avoiding The Emergency Room

With an average waiting time of 7 hours for Canadians to receive treatment in the E.R., it worthwhile considering these alternatives when facing a non-life-threatening medical issue.

R Resources & Tools

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Nova Scotia Government Fighting To Improve Emergency Departments

Adding Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Care Providers and help for Paramedics are the first steps in the plan.

R Resources & Tools

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Ontario Investing in Private Clinics

Ontario's healthcare system is expanding surgical and diagnostic procedures to for-profit clinics. It's happening, for better or for worse.

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

Apple Watch Heart Data: Proceed With Caution

Going Beyond the Counter: Pharmacists Increase Role in Patient Care

Could Vaccines Curb Alzheimers and Other Diseases?

Breathe Easier – a Guide to Canadian Coverage for Sleep Disorders and CPAP Machines.

Show Me The Proof! Understanding Medical Research

Avoiding The Emergency Room

Nova Scotia Government Fighting To Improve Emergency Departments

Ontario Investing in Private Clinics

Ignored Risk: Bone Scans For People Over 50

Weight-Loss Med Wegovy Now Approved to Treat Heart Attack Risk

Not Everything Is An Emergency: How To Self-Triage For Faster Care

How To Access Specialists Faster in Canada

Crossing Borders for Care: The Rise of Medical Tourism for Canadians

Dermatology Reinvented – Virtually No More Wait Times

Natures Prescription: How Green and Blue Urban Spaces Boost Health.

Losing Your Sense of Smell; Why It Matters And What To Do