The Health Insider

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Don’t Ignore Your Health Screenings (Especially if You Have No Family Doctor)

Regular health screenings for certain diseases has shown to have a dramatic effect on finding and treating illness early. But how to access screenings if you don't have a family doctor?

S Sleep

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33% of Canadians Have Sleep Problems. What’s the Impact on Their Work?

According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, one-third of Canadian adults are not getting enough sleep. This can lead to some negative consequences, including impacting your work.

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Insurance for Dental through Provincial Medicare Finally Here

Learn more about the details of who is eligible and when, for the new Canada Dental Benefit.

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Your Pharmacist – The Best Kept Secret in Healthcare Guidance

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.

S Sleep

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Impact of Screen Time on Sleep Quality

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.

R Resources & Tools

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How to Find a Canadian Family Physician

With Canada facing a shortage of GP's, it has become challenging to find a family physician. Learn more with our tips and websites to aid in your search.

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Your Guide to Telemedicine in Canada

For those in-between doctors or currently on waitlists, virtual care can be a convenient option for seeking medical advice or specialist appointments.

R Resources & Tools

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Tracking Your Vaccination Records

Keeping immunisation records up to date is about more than just remaining healthy, it's also your passport to jobs, school, travel and more.

T Tech

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Cancer Therapy Based on Your Genetics

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.

N Nutrition

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Study: Ultra-Processed Foods Deadly

Science is now giving us a full picture of the impact of processed foods on our bodies, and the message is clear. Stop eating ultra-processed foods right now; it’s killing you.

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Sample of blood in an EDTA tube. Label reads: Genetic - test

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Pharmacogenomics: Medicine Tailored to Your Genes

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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Students looking tired in class. One of them is sleeping

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Only 0.1% of University Students Meeting Health Guidelines

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

Don’t Ignore Your Health Screenings (Especially if You Have No Family Doctor)

33% of Canadians Have Sleep Problems. What’s the Impact on Their Work?

Insurance for Dental through Provincial Medicare Finally Here

Your Pharmacist – The Best Kept Secret in Healthcare Guidance

Impact of Screen Time on Sleep Quality

How to Find a Canadian Family Physician

Your Guide to Telemedicine in Canada

Tracking Your Vaccination Records

Cancer Therapy Based on Your Genetics

Study: Ultra-Processed Foods Deadly

Pharmacogenomics: Medicine Tailored to Your Genes

Only 0.1% of University Students Meeting Health Guidelines

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

Healthcare Without a Family Doctor? Here Are 10 Essential Tips

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