Healthy thoughts & industry news Thoughts, inspiration, and stories about healthcare in Canada and beyond, brought to you by Maple Most recent General health Mental health Diet and nutrition Skin and hair care Sexual health COVID-19 Business solutions The Sleep-Weight Health Connection: How Rest Affects Your Health Goals When life gets hectic, sleep is often one of the first things we sacrifice. But quality rest is essential for overall health. Not getting enough of it can have consequences for how your body regulates hunger and energy and stores fat. Beyond that, lack of sleep can impact your mood, increasing stress and lowering your…Read more How to Prevent a UTI When You Feel it Coming Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are extremely common around the world. Recent studies show UTIs affect over 400 million people annually, with over 50% of women experiencing at least one in their lifetime. Dealing with a UTI can really throw off your day. But by staying proactive—recognizing those first signs and taking steps to prevent it—you…Read more What Happens if You Take Two Birth Control Pills in a Day? Taking your birth control at the same time each day can become a habit that’s easy to manage. But life can be unpredictable, and disruptions can happen — maybe you get an unexpected call from a family member, or you lose track of time getting work done. After an interruption, you return to your routine…Read more Can a Yeast Infection Cause a False Positive Genital Herpes Test? Yeast infections, also known as vulvovaginal candidiasis, is a type of vaginal fungal infection that is caused by a form of fungus known as yeast, or candida. Yeast infections are not considered a sexually transmitted infection (STI) and can occur in other moist areas on the body like under breast tissue or between skin folds.…Read more Anonymous STI Testing: Your Guide to Testing Safely and Privately Is privacy or societal pressure holding you back from regular testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? You’re not alone—taking care of your sexual health is crucial, but sometimes it feels like there’s a lot in the way. With syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea cases rising steadily across Canada since 2012, it’s more important than ever to…Read more Should I Get Tested for STDs After Every Partner Infections and diseases spread by sexual contact can have a profound impact on both your sexual and reproductive health. There are over 30 different bacteria, viruses, and parasites known to spread from person to person through sexual contact with vaginal, anal, and oral sex. The World Health Organization estimates there are over 350 million new…Read more Restoring Gut Health After Stomach Flu We’ve all been there. Recovering from the stomach flu can feel like a marathon — your body is drained and your digestive system feels unsettled even after the worst is over. The good news? There are steps you can take to restore your gut health and feel like yourself again. Here’s how to gently nurture…Read more When is Cold and Flu Season As the leaves change and the air turns crisp, we welcome the comforting embrace of sweater weather and warm drinks. Unfortunately, sweater weather also signals the start of cold and flu season. Read on to learn when cold and flu season peaks and the most effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones, so…Read more How Much Does Birth Control Cost in Canada? Birth control, also known as contraception, works by preventing pregnancy in several ways. Typically, conception occurs after ejaculation when millions of sperm enter the vagina and make their way up to the uterus, where one may fertilize an egg released from the ovaries during ovulation. Different methods of birth control interrupt this process—by increasing the…Read more What is the Syphilis Testing Window? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria called Treponema pallidum. In the 1990s, North America was close to eradicating the disease, but since 2014, Canada has experienced a steep increase in infection rates due to many contributing factors such as reduced funding for prevention and treatment, as well as barriers to…Read more Understanding Timelines for UTI Symptoms to Appear Recognizing the signs of urinary tract infections (UTIs) early enough can make a big difference in managing the infection effectively. Here’s a look at the typical symptoms of a UTI and how they might present depending on the severity and location of the infection. What are UTI symptoms? Typically, symptoms of a lower urinary tract…Read more Load More
