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Death Doula: Saying Goodbye in Comfort and Dignity

2025-03-24

Also called end of life doulas, death doulas are meant to help people approach the end of life with dignity and independence, ensuring that their final days are filled with comfort, compassion, and meaning for the whole family.

R Resources & Tools

6 minute read

Travelling With a Medical Condition? You’d Better Read This First

2024-10-18

Travelling safely with a medical condition is no joke, but with advance preparation, you can leave with confidence. Here are 9 crucial tips.

R Resources & Tools

4 minute read

Canada’s Breast Reduction Surgery Dilemma: Public or Private?

2024-04-30

Breast reductions can be covered by provincial health insurance if it’s deemed medically necessary, but it can make the process harder. Just getting approval from the ministry of health can take up to eight weeks. Expect to wait months from consultation to surgery.

H Health Topics

5 minute read

Not an Ingrown Hair: 13 per cent of Canadians Have Genital Herpes

2023-08-03

Herpes, while incurable, does not affect overall physical well being aside from a general feeling of discomfort. Often, the psychological distress of an STD diagnosis is worse than the herpes virus itself.

W Women's Health

10 minute read

The Price of Parenthood: A Breakdown of IVF Costs Across Canada

2023-07-06

We're providing a province-by-province breakdown of costs and any potential provincial coverage for IVF treatments to help inform your IVF journey.

R Resources & Tools

7 minute read

Clearing the Fog: Understanding Cataracts for Clearer Vision

2023-06-20

Cataract surgery is one of the most common surgical procedures in Canada. There are two options available when it comes to surgery: traditional cataract surgery and precision laser surgery.

R Resources & Tools

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Ontarians to See Reduction in OHIP Coverage for Eye Exams

2023-03-28

Coverage will change for seniors and for certain eye conditions suffered by adults. Read on to learn more.

R Resources & Tools

3 minute read

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

2023-02-10

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

Health insurance

Death Doula: Saying Goodbye in Comfort and Dignity

Travelling With a Medical Condition? You’d Better Read This First

Canada’s Breast Reduction Surgery Dilemma: Public or Private?

Not an Ingrown Hair: 13 per cent of Canadians Have Genital Herpes

The Price of Parenthood: A Breakdown of IVF Costs Across Canada

Clearing the Fog: Understanding Cataracts for Clearer Vision

Ontarians to See Reduction in OHIP Coverage for Eye Exams

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

How Exercise Actually Grows Your Brain

What Is Hantavirus and Should Canadians Be Concerned?

Radon Is the Leading Cause of Lung Cancer in Non-Smokers and Most Canadians Haven’t Tested for It

Canada Just Approved a New Alzheimer’s Drug. Here’s What You Need to Know

White, Brown, or Omega-3? Decoding The Egg Aisle

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