The Health Insider

7 minute read

Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist: Who to See, When and What Your Province Actually Covers

Stop guessing! This essential guide clarifies the roles of optometrists, ophthalmologists, and opticians, details provincial coverage for you, and sets your eye exam schedule.

T Tech

5 minute read

In-Flight & Holiday Comfort: Essential Gear for Stress-Free Travel

From travel pillows to compression socks, here are the smartest comfort tools to stay rested and stress-free on flights and holiday visits.

M Medication

3 minute read

Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro Are Changing Our Food Choices

Appetite-suppressing GLP-1 medications may be changing the way Canadians eat – Smaller appetites and healthier choices are impacting restaurants and the food supply sector in significant ways.

R Resources & Tools

6 minute read

MRI Wait Times Too Long? Explore Your Options

Many Canadians seek private or out-of-province MRIs for faster answers. Here’s how access works across Canada.

S Sleep

6 minute read

Sleeping Well Again: How CBT-I Rebuilds Your Sleep From the Ground Up

CBT-I offers a proven, long-term alternative that retrains the brain to sleep again, transforming insomnia treatment in Canada.

C Cancer

3 minute read

No Longer a Smoker’s Disease: Rewriting Canada’s Lung Cancer Narrative

Canada’s new Pan-Canadian Lung Cancer Action Plan aims to cut deaths by 30% by 2035.

M Medication

4 minute read

Measles Returns to Canada: The Crisis That Cost Elimination Status

Canada lost its measles-free status after 12 months of spread. Policy loopholes, not just low rates, fueled the crisis in Ontario & Alberta.

L Longevity

5 minute read

Beyond the Cane: The 5 Top Mobility Devices for Independence and Faster Rehab

Tired of tripping? Discover the 5 essential devices that help retrain your stride—from high-tech AFOs to stable rollators.

R Resources & Tools

3 minute read

Canadian Cancer Clinical Trials Database Launched for Doctors and Patients

Canada launched a clinical trials database with updated, verified listings and a hotline to help patients navigate their options.

C Cancer

4 minute read

A New Fit for Health: The Smart Bra Aiming to Revolutionize Breast Cancer Detection

Meet Dr. Van Houten's smart bra: a low-cost, comfortable, no-x-ray system that detects cancer by monitoring breast tissue movement and stiffness.

H Heart

4 minute read

Eat Your Way to a Healthier Heart with a Metabolic Coach

From balancing blood sugar to reducing inflammation, Certified Metabolic Coaches help you use food as medicine for your heart and overall wellbeing.

R Resources & Tools

7 minute read

What to Do if You’re Experiencing Hearing Loss in Canada: A Step-by-Step Patient Resource Guide

Our guide to hearing care in Canada. Get a province-by-province breakdown of government funding programs for hearing aids for seniors and all residents.

Optometrist vs. Ophthalmologist: Who to See, When and What Your Province Actually Covers

In-Flight & Holiday Comfort: Essential Gear for Stress-Free Travel

Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro Are Changing Our Food Choices

MRI Wait Times Too Long? Explore Your Options

Sleeping Well Again: How CBT-I Rebuilds Your Sleep From the Ground Up

No Longer a Smoker’s Disease: Rewriting Canada’s Lung Cancer Narrative

Measles Returns to Canada: The Crisis That Cost Elimination Status

Beyond the Cane: The 5 Top Mobility Devices for Independence and Faster Rehab

Canadian Cancer Clinical Trials Database Launched for Doctors and Patients

A New Fit for Health: The Smart Bra Aiming to Revolutionize Breast Cancer Detection

Eat Your Way to a Healthier Heart with a Metabolic Coach

What to Do if You’re Experiencing Hearing Loss in Canada: A Step-by-Step Patient Resource Guide

Syphilis Is Surging in Ontario and Pregnant Women Are Paying the Price

Red Light Therapy: Separating Science From Hype

Beyond Ibuprofen: New Tech and Natural Remedies for Period Pain

PCOS Has a New Name and This is Why it Matters

Top 4 Portable Blood Pressure Monitors for Travel

Should You Take Berberine? What Health Canada and the Research Say

How Exercise Actually Grows Your Brain

What Is Hantavirus and Should Canadians Be Concerned?