The Health Insider

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.

E Eyes

3 minute read

Diabetes and Vision: Why Early and Regular Eye Exams Can Save Your Sight

A new survey finds most Canadians unaware that diabetes can damage vision. Early diagnosis could prevent up to 90% of sight loss.

S Skin

4 minute read

Is It Dry Skin or Eczema? Here’s How to Tell the Difference and What to Do About It

Learn to tell dry skin from eczema, discover triggers, and explore safe products and treatments for healthier, happier skin.

R Resources & Tools

3 minute read

Over 65 and Live in Ontario? Don’t Miss the New Free Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

A simple, painless ultrasound could prevent a life-threatening abdominal aortic rupture. Ontario launches Canada’s first AAA screening program.

L Longevity

3 minute read

This Simple Wearable Is Helping Seniors Walk With Confidence Again

A Montreal-made wearable helps older adults walk with confidence and reduces their risk of falling.

S Skin

3 minute read

How To Transition Your Skincare From Summer To The Harsh Canadian Winter

Switching to winter skincare? Here’s what to keep, what to skip, and how to protect your face and body from dryness.

D Diabetes

3 minute read

Think You Know Diabetes? Half of Canadians Still Believe the Myths

From “too much sugar” myths to unfair blame, Diabetes Canada is calling on Canadians to stop the stigma and learn the facts.

T Tech

3 minute read

Canadian Innovation in Brain Imaging: A Tiny Camera Making Big Strides in Neurosurgery

Meet the Vena MicroAngioscope: a world-first Canadian innovation giving neurosurgeons real-time, full-colour views from inside the brain’s blood vessels.

M Menopause

3 minute read

The Best Food for Bone Health? It’s Probably Not What You Think

Forget milk — science says this humble dried fruit could help slow bone loss.

S Sleep

4 minute read

Struggling With the Time Change? Here’s How to Get Back on Track

Losing or gaining an hour can mess with your energy, mood, and sleep. Here’s how to help your body adjust naturally to the time change.

H Health Topics

4 minute read

Early Peanut Introduction Cuts Childhood Allergy Risk by Nearly Half

New 2025 data show introducing peanuts in infancy significantly lowers peanut allergy rates, confirming earlier clinical trial findings in real-world settings.

D Dementia & Alzheimer’s

3 minute read

Early Alzheimer’s Treatment LEQEMBI Approved by Health Canada

For Canadians facing Alzheimer’s, LEQEMBI offers an option for medication early in the disease process, giving hope, time, and a chance to hold on to precious memories.

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

Diabetes and Vision: Why Early and Regular Eye Exams Can Save Your Sight

Is It Dry Skin or Eczema? Here’s How to Tell the Difference and What to Do About It

Over 65 and Live in Ontario? Don’t Miss the New Free Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms

This Simple Wearable Is Helping Seniors Walk With Confidence Again

How To Transition Your Skincare From Summer To The Harsh Canadian Winter

Think You Know Diabetes? Half of Canadians Still Believe the Myths

Canadian Innovation in Brain Imaging: A Tiny Camera Making Big Strides in Neurosurgery

The Best Food for Bone Health? It’s Probably Not What You Think

Struggling With the Time Change? Here’s How to Get Back on Track

Early Peanut Introduction Cuts Childhood Allergy Risk by Nearly Half

Early Alzheimer’s Treatment LEQEMBI Approved by Health Canada

4 Online Retailers Selling Affordable, Durable Eyewear for Active Lifestyles

Heart Failure Isn’t Just for the Elderly and Canadians Need to Know It

The Goldilocks Zone: How Often You Poop May Be An Important Indicator of Your Health

Small Particles, Big Risk: What the Latest Science Says About Microplastics and What You Can Do

Magnesium: The Science-Backed Guide To This Vital Mineral

Aerosol Spray Warnings. Is Benzene Contamination a Real Concern?

Canada’s Doctors Are Sounding the Alarm on Health Misinformation And They’re Exhausted

Personalized Gut Health: Stop Guessing and Feel Better