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Do I have anxiety, OCD, or both?
Instead of focusing on life, individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are often dragged into obsessive loops. Despite knowing that their worries aren’t logical, they can’t stop themselves from ruminating about them anyway. Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) also involves excessive worrying,…
Why do I always get more acne in the summer?
Summer is a time for baring more skin and socializing, but for many, it also means dealing with annoying acne…
How do I know if I have premature ejaculation?
You may find the idea of premature ejaculation embarrassing, but if you experience it, you’re definitely not alone. Premature ejaculation…
10 tips to stay healthy all summer long
Don’t let these common health hazards keep you from enjoying your summer!
Do I have a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
UTIs are the most common bacterial infection in women. Here in Canada, women make about 500,000 trips to the doctor’s…
How can men improve their health?
Canadian men live four years less than Canadian women on average. They’re also more likely to spend their final years…
The facts about birth control pills in Canada
Birth control pills are a form of round-the-clock contraception. Here’s handy information on types of birth control pills, cost, and…
Loss of appetite in babies
Feeding is a huge part of parenting — you give them a bottle to stop crying, nurse when they’re sick,…
Data privacy in healthcare, and why it matters to you
In 2020, the Finnish private psychotherapy service Vastaamo and its database of over 30,000 users was subjected to a malicious…
Why employees are looking for a boost in benefits
This spring, the unemployment rate in Canada hit an astonishing record low of 5.3%. What was already a tight labour…
What’s the best birth control for treating PCOS?
Choosing the right birth control to treat PCOS is tricky. Only certain types contain the right hormone balance. Learn more…
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