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How a dietitian can help with weight loss
How a dietitian can help with weight loss
We all know that the process of losing weight can feel insurmountable, from understanding proper nutrition to implementing good dietary choices to sticking to those choices when temptation comes our way. Not surprisingly, 51% of Canadians say…

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Managing PCOS symptoms with a healthy diet
Managing PCOS symptoms with a healthy diet
Diet can be a powerful tool for helping to manage your PCOS symptoms. And, if you’ve been diagnosed with PCOS, your healthcare provider might recommend that you modify your lifestyle. The caveat is that you have to know exactly what…

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How dermatologists can help with seasonal hair loss
How dermatologists can help with seasonal hair loss
Each season comes with unique health challenges. In fall and winter, harsh winds and cold temperatures create perfect conditions for dry skin. Springtime brings blooming flowers — lovely to look at, but one whiff can send those with allergies straight…

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The health screening tests all women need
The health screening tests all women need
Women’s health doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. But proper preventative care is crucial to help avoid future health problems. Here are the most common health conditions affecting women and the medical screening tests every woman should pencil into…

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How to boost your vitamin D levels this winter
How to boost your vitamin D levels this winter
It’s natural for winter’s shorter days to leave you wanting to cocoon indoors. But this instinctive urge to hibernate comes with a glaring trade-off. Less time outdoors and fewer hours of sunlight mean a decrease in your body’s ability to…

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Anxiety disorders: types, symptoms, causes, and treatment
Anxiety disorders: types, symptoms, causes, and treatment
If you’re the anxious type, you know that anxiety can transform a small hill into what seems like a mountain. Stress at work, stress from school, emotional trauma, and financial worries are all difficult situations that can cause your…

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Does dairy really cause acne?
Does dairy really cause acne?
People have wondered for a long time if diet contributes to acne. A lot of research goes into finding an answer. Not long ago, the popular opinion was that acne was caused by eating junk foods like french fries and…

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How to manage stress in the workplace during the holidays
How to manage stress in the workplace during the holidays
As the holiday season approaches, many of us start looking forward to spending time with loved ones, making new memories, and unwinding before the new year. Often, that’s not all the holidays bring. 

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4 tips to support employees with diabetes in the workplace
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 form of diabetes or prediabetes. As more…

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Health screening tests every man needs
Health screening tests every man needs
Movember is a month-long charity initiative that shines a light on men’s health, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health. You’ll see men growing out their moustaches to raise money in support of the cause. And…

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