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Why do I get a sinus infection (sinusitis) every fall?
Why do I get a sinus infection (sinusitis) every fall?
Having a sinus infection is basically a guaranteed way to spend a lot of time feeling lousy. Its throbbing ache can make it hard just to get through the day. But there are ways of easing your discomfort. Here’s how…

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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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Breast cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Breast cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Everyone knows someone whose life has been ripped apart by a cancer diagnosis, especially when it comes to breast cancer. The more you know about the disease, however, and the more you can spot its potential signs and symptoms, the…

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How do I know if I have a yeast infection?
How do I know if I have a yeast infection?
Yeast infections are pretty common, but that doesn’t make their itching and discomfort any less terrible. Thankfully, yeast infections aren’t a lasting issue. They’re typically resolvable with a day or two of treatment — and sometimes without. Certain cases, however,…

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Why do I keep getting sick? What should I do?
Why do I keep getting sick? What should I do?
Canadians take about eight days off work each year because of illness or disability, so clearly most of us get sick at least once a year. But if you find that you’re getting sick over and over,…

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Don’t get burned out by burnout
Don’t get burned out by burnout
Feeling burnt out? You’re not alone. Trying to manage daily stress, whether it’s related to work or your home life, can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and leave you drained. But feeling burnt out doesn’t mean you’re unable to deal with life’s…

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Thyroid disease and the symptoms you need to know about
Thyroid disease and the symptoms you need to know about
One in 10 Canadians suffer from thyroid disease — but only about 50% know they have one. When your thyroid’s working properly, you don’t have to pay very much — if any — attention to it. But when it…

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What are the effects of sleep deprivation on your health?
What are the effects of sleep deprivation on your health?
If you feel like your sleep just isn’t cutting it these days, you’re not alone. Millions of Canadians wrestle with falling and staying asleep, and all that sleep deprivation has real consequences. The financial estimates alone add up to more…

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10 tips to prepare for a dry month
10 tips to prepare for a dry month
Going dry for February or at the beginning of the year comes with many health benefits. The negative effects of drinking alcohol are wide-ranging, and even moderate drinkers aren’t immune to them. Here’s how to go dry for…

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Five tips to balance your hormones
Five tips to balance your hormones
Hormones are chemical messengers that travel through your bloodstream to your organs. They’re responsible for regulating a wide range of bodily functions, from metabolism to reproduction. They also influence your behaviour. Testosterone, for example, is a hormone that…

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