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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.