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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 experience fertility challenges – one in four pregnancies end in miscarriage – or have issues accessing healthcare providers. On average,…
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…
Low FODMAP diet: benefits and food list
Having irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a disorder that affects the gastrointestinal tract, can interfere with your everyday life. It often…
Food poisoning in summer: how to prevent it
If you’re like most Canadians, you take every opportunity to get outside once the warm weather arrives. This often means…
15 habits that are making your acne worse
Acne often feels like it pops up at the worst times. Your initial reaction might be to scrub your face…
How many sexual partners is “too many”?
Sex is a personal thing. Everyone has different tastes, desires, and hang-ups. Some have one sexual partner for their entire…
Are cold sores the same as herpes?
You see a sore on your mouth in the mirror. Is it a cold sore, or herpes? Are they the…
I have ovarian cysts, does that mean I have PCOS?
Polycystic ovary syndrome and ovarian cysts are two separate conditions. Confused? Learn why having ovarian cysts doesn’t necessarily mean you…
Kids with food allergies: checklist for a safe school year
Back to school can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. For parents especially, the return to school routine is a relief…
What’s quality of life at work, and why does it matter?
“While having employment is itself vital to people’s health and well-being, the quality of people’s work is also a major…
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