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Lack of sleep — the true side effects
We’ve all heard that car accidents increase the day after the spring forward time change — it’s true. So if one hour less of sleep can make that much of a difference to our driving ability, what else can it…

What is a general surgeon?
General surgeons remove tumours and save the lives of trauma victims, but many of us have never even heard of…

Five questions to ask your cosmetic surgeon
Choosing the right cosmetic surgeon can be intimidating. Protect yourself by learning which questions to ask.

Springtime allergies? Here’s what you need to know.
Spring allergies affect many of us and they can be awful. Learn what they are, what to do about them,…

How to enjoy the outdoors during tick season
The symptoms of Lyme disease are scary and infections are on the rise in Canada. Ticks carrying the illness have…

The importance of sleep: are you really getting enough?
We all know sleep is important, but Canadians just aren’t getting enough of it. What happens when you sleep and…

Birth control options and their side effects
The majority of Canadians use birth control as a means of preventing unwanted pregnancies, however, there is still a lot…

I called it my uniboob — one woman’s plastic surgery experience
Online plastic surgery consultations have made getting cosmetic procedures easier than ever before. Hear one woman’s plastic surgery story.

Treating rosacea to put your best face forward
We all blush, but what does it mean if that redness gets worse over time?

Do organic foods prevent cancer?
New research suggests that eating organic can lower your risk of cancer, but is that true?

Five things you should know about Canada’s new food guide
Health Canada just released the newest version of their food guide. The updates they’ve made will have us all taking…
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