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Plant protein
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Exercise Alone Isn’t Enough: The Essential Role of Protein in Building Muscle

  • 2025-06-05
Exercise creates demand—but only protein gives your body what it needs to rebuild stronger.
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Surgeons
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You Don’t Have to Wait for Surgery – Surgency.ca

  • 2025-06-04
While it is a private option, Surgency offers Canadians a way to access surgery faster while also helping to reduce the public backlog.
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Grip strength
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What Your Grip Strength Says About Your Health (Hint: It’s a Lot)

  • 2025-05-20
Learn why grip strength could be the most important health test you’re not doing.
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After surgery
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Recovering from Surgery When You Live Alone: What You Need to Know

  • 2025-04-21
No one to help after surgery? You must plan ahead. Here's what to ask your care team, how to prep, and where to get help when you’re home alone.
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Plant protein
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Plant Protein Is the New Power Move: Boost Energy, Support Health, and Ditch the Meat Guilt

  • 2025-04-16
Want to eat less meat without sacrificing protein? These plant-powered picks make it easy to support muscle, bone, and immune health.
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Journaling for Mental and Physical Health: A Step-by-Step Guide

  • 2025-04-11
Journaling isn’t just writing, it’s self-care. It helps ease anxiety, improve sleep, and opens your eyes to hidden triggers and small victories.
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Detox
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Detox Your Liver and Kidneys with These Six Beverages

  • 2025-04-10
Your liver and kidneys work hard—support them with these easy morning drinks that detox, refresh, and energize without the caffeine crash.
H Health Topics
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Bleeding Gums May Impact More Than Just Your Mouth

  • 2025-04-07
Bleeding gums aren’t normal—they could be the first sign of gum disease, which may impact your heart, lungs, and more.
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Blood Tests
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10 Vital Diagnostic Tests To Ask Your Doctor For

  • 2025-04-04
Many crucial diagnostic tests aren’t part of routine checkups. Learn which tests can help detect hidden health risks and optimize your treatment.
L Longevity
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Defy Aging: Strength Training Can Keep You Strong, Independent, and Thriving

  • 2025-04-02
It’s never too late to start working out. Strength training isn’t about aesthetics or lifting heavy weights—it’s about reclaiming control over your health, mobility, and independence. 
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Doctor performing a hearing test
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Is Your Hearing Declining? Here’s How to Find Out

  • 2025-03-06
If you’re asking people to repeat themselves, it might be time for a check up. Take a hearing test, learn how to protect your ears, and keep your hearing healthy.
N Nutrition
Yogurt
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Yogurt and Probiotics: A Daily Habit for Better Health

  • 2025-02-26
Yogurt isn't just a snack—it's a health powerhouse. Learn which yogurts boost gut health, immunity, and longevity, and which to skip.

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