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10 tips to prevent falls at home
Everybody falls at some point — it’s an inevitable part of life. However, not everyone can get back up again afterwards. It turns out that falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations for both the under-14 and the over-65…
When should a diabetic go to an endocrinologist?
While diabetes is a well-known condition, the type of doctor to help manage it — an endocrinologist — might not…
4 tips to support employees with diabetes in the workplace
Over the past decades, Canadians have experienced rising rates of diabetes. Today, about one in three Canadians lives with some…
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,…
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…
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