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What’s the real difference between a psychotherapist, a psychologist, and a psychiatrist?
To support openness, it’s key to have open conversations. Let’s start by demystifying some of the titles in the evolving world of psychology — this way we can figure out the type of profession that’s best for us.

The effects of loneliness on health
Loneliness isn’t just a bad feeling. It’s so bad for your health that it might even shorten your life.

Sexually transmitted infection rates are rising — here’s why
Rates of sexually transmitted infections are rising throughout the country and across age groups.

Psychology is influencing your decisions — and you probably didn’t know
Psychological research has changed our society so much that it is responsible for many of the things we do on…

I’ll be weighing my food forever: life after gastric bypass surgery
Gastric bypass surgery is not a magic solution for weight loss, it takes resolve and dedication. We compiled the latest…

Solving physician recruitment with new technologies
Physician staffing in hospitals has seen minimal change in past decades, despite the insurgence of innovations in other areas of…

Are edibles safer than smoking cannabis?
Edibles are often advertised as a safer way to consume cannabis than smoking or vaping it, but is that really…

Introducing online dermatology
Our skin covers our entire body — it’s the biggest organ we have and it might just be the one…

Antibiotic resistance and what it means for human beings
Modern medicine depends on antibiotics, but misuse can cause antibiotic resistance. Learn how it could change healthcare as we know…

Meet a Maple Physician: Dr. Bharat Bahl
Dr. Bahl’s natural ability to connect with people made him successful in the medical field. The Toronto-based physician was one…

Creating a healthier workforce to reduce absenteeism
Workplaces thrive on employees who are physically and mentally at their best. But how can employers help make this a…
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