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 Prioritizing self-care for your overall wellness Self-care isn’t indulgent, and it doesn’t have to be decadent. In fact, small daily actions that are easy to maintain often do the most good. At its core, self-care is everything you do to promote and maintain your own health, without the help of a healthcare worker. This leaves a lot of room for options,…Read more Mental health benefits for being in nature If the warm weather has you fantasizing about ditching the city for fresh air and plenty of trees, you’re not alone. Humans have only lived in sprawling urban centres for a few hundred years, and it turns out that the concrete jungle isn’t the ideal environment. Greenery isn’t just a “nice to have,” it’s a…Read more Five signs you may need speech therapy If you or someone you love has ever experienced a speech or language disorder, you understand how challenging it can be. It becomes a hindrance to everyday life, preventing those affected from being able to share their thoughts easily or clearly. Thankfully, there is hope for people with speech and language disorders through speech therapy.…Read more Why do I fart so much and why does it smell so bad? You know things are bad when the smell of your own farts is unbearable. While other peoples’ farts are gross, most people find that their own farts don’t bother them. If you’re passing gas smelly enough to offend yourself, or if it’s happening so often you’re embarrassed to leave the house, you know something’s up.…Read more How alcohol can affect you in the bedroom — for men Getting drinks is often part of the dating ritual — it can help you loosen up and feel more relaxed. But alcohol can have wide-ranging effects on your body and its systems. If you’re looking to get romantic, even a minimal amount of alcohol can get in your way. Here’s how alcohol can affect you…Read more Questions to ask when you’re prescribed something new Taking your medication improperly can render it ineffective or worse, so it’s important to get it right. Unfortunately, almost 40% of Canadians don’t take their medications as directed. The reasons for this are complex, but part of it comes down to a lack of information. When it comes to a new prescription, doctors and pharmacists…Read more What does a standard check-up involve? Almost 15% of Canadians don’t have a family doctor. Whether you’re part of this group or not, it may have been a while since you made the trip to your physician’s office. For many, doctor visits are few and far between unless there is a specific issue that requires care. This can make it easy…Read more Hives: the alarm bells of our body Anyone who’s ever found themselves feeling itchy or uncomfortable after eating certain foods, or taking a specific kind of medication, could be familiar with hives. This is a very common type of raised welt that develops on our skin and can vary in severity, depending on what’s causing their appearance. While it’s possible to have…Read more Skin cancer prevention: How to reduce your risk Summer is here, and you’re probably itching to spend hours outside. But before you spend long summer days outside soaking up the sun, it’s important to remember those golden rays play a big part in causing the most common form of cancer — skin cancer. And skin cancer isn’t just from exposure to the sun…Read more HPV myths and facts Summer is many people’s favourite season for making new romantic connections. Keep in mind, summer is also a favourite of another highly contagious virus in the STI family called the Human Papilloma Virus, or HPV. While it’s one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases and it’s generally manageable in its early stages, both men…Read more What’s the impact of taking hard drugs just once? As cannabis use becomes more socially acceptable in Canada, it’s not uncommon for people to be curious about hard drugs too. We all know that drugs are bad for you, but what’s the real impact of taking hard drugs one time? Is it really that dangerous, or is it okay to experiment with them just…Read more Load More
