Healthy thoughts & industry news Thoughts, inspiration, and stories about healthcare in Canada and beyond, brought to you by Maple Most recent Living & wellness Health heroes News Industry pulse Why erectile dysfunction is even worse than you think Trouble getting an erection can be more than an embarrassing misfire in the bedroom; it can signal that something else, something worse, is going on in the body.Read more Constantly hungry but losing weight? Your thyroid might be to blame Unintended weight loss and a reduced need for sleep are high on most of our wish lists. But as symptoms of overactive thyroid, these aren’t the blessings they may seem to be at first.Read more The lowdown on STDs…or is it STIs? At some point in the last few years, we’ve all started talking about STIs instead of STDs. What exactly is the difference between STI and STD, or is there even one?Read more Should you be vaping instead of smoking? Smoking and vaping are both bad for your health. But when it comes to smoking vs. vaping, should we instead be focusing on which is healthier?Read more Is celiac disease a sign we should all be living gluten-free? Symptoms of celiac disease can be obvious, or nonexistent, but that doesn't mean it's a made up condition. Should we all be living a gluten-free lifestyle?Read more 5 tips to help you fall asleep tonight (and every night after) Sleep hygiene — it's not about how clean your bed sheets are, but about creating the best sleep environment possible. Stick to these five, sleep therapist approved tips and you'll be sleeping better in no time!Read more You’re doing it wrong: the best self-care strategies aren’t expensive We all know that if your airplane is going down, you put your oxygen mask on before helping others. Making time for self-care is almost as important — but don't worry, this doesn't mean finding time for a week-long spa retreat. Here's how to practice self-care every day. Read more The weird symptoms of hypothyroidism you might be missing The symptoms of hypothyroidism are unspecific — here's what you need to watch out for and what to do if you think you have an under-active thyroid.Read more Weed is legal now, so why use medical marijuana? Now that you can legally buy cannabis in Canada, is there any reason to see a doctor for a medical marijuana prescription? In short — yes!Read more Thyroid disease: the symptoms you need to know about Thyroid disease affects one in 10 Canadians, but it's estimated 50% don't know they have an issue to begin with. These are the symptoms to look for.Read more Live by these 5 tips to stay healthy all summer long Don't let these common health hazards keep you from enjoying your summer!Read more Load More
