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5 digital health trends we’re keeping an eye on
Digital Health Week is a week-long celebration of what digital and virtual health bring to the healthcare system. This year, it runs from November 14 to the 20, and the theme is bridging the technical-political divide, where the need for…
Why do I get a sinus infection (sinusitis) every fall?
Having a sinus infection is basically a guaranteed way to spend a lot of time feeling lousy. Its throbbing ache…
Does arthritis get worse when the seasons change?
If your arthritis symptoms seem to change with the weather, you’re not imagining it. And unfortunately, the colder months tend…
How does daylight saving time affect your health?
Daylight saving time rolls around each year, yet it still takes getting used to. You get more sunshine in the…
Health screening tests every man needs
Men are sometimes stoic when it comes to taking care of their health. But, men shouldn’t skip the four medical…
Breast cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Everyone knows someone whose life has been ripped apart by a cancer diagnosis, especially when it comes to breast cancer.…
How can you prevent STIs?
Over 60% of Canadians report never having STI testing, which means there are a lot of people walking around who…
Prickly heat (heat rash): symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Hot and humid conditions are ideal for developing prickly heat rash, but they’re not its only cause. Heat rash can…
Navigating challenging and high-risk pregnancies
Finding out you’re pregnant can be a joyful and exciting event. For many people, however, pregnancy comes with hardships. Many…
What is mental health and what can I do to boost it?
Mental health is a commonly talked-about topic, but its definition is a bit fuzzy. What is mental health, and what…
Flu season in Canada: how to protect yourself
If you have the flu, you know the phrase “just the flu” doesn’t accurately describe it. While it’s technically an…
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