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1 in 9 Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, making it the most ...
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Whether or not you have kids returning to school, September signals a notable shift in routine — ...
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If you’ve used Akira by TELUS Health for a virtual medical consult, you’ve probably already ...
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September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day, and while it’s not often talked about – especially ...
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Wearing a mask has become a part of daily life for Canadian adults and kids alike, but there’s a ...
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We’re going to be hard-pressed to forget the summer of 2020. While our social media feeds won’t be ...
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Every Canadian can benefit from more self-love right now. Here are five realistic strategies to ...
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There are few things more nostalgic than a sticky, drippy, brightly-coloured popsicle on a hot ...
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It’s the season to fire up the barbecue! But depending on what you throw on the grill – and how ...
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Perhaps this year more than ever, we are all looking forward to the warm summer sun and the outdoor ...
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While we have all been living through unprecedented social change during the COVID-19 pandemic, we ...
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When the eight-hour workday was established in the late 1800s, it was designed to organize workers’ ...
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If you’ve recently been given a return to work date, you may be feeling nervous or anxious about ...
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As provinces begin re-opening their economies, many of us are being called back to work. This ...
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Prioritizing your health is essential in living a happy, healthy life. There are many ways to do ...
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Onions add flavour (not calories) to any dish. Melanie Yelland, Registered Dietitian, Medisys ...
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For most of us, staying at home for more than a month due to COVID-19 has made our lifestyles more ...
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Once you commit to working out, knowing the basic principles are crucial to an effective workout. ...
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Studies show that virtual medical visits can address a wide range of medical concerns just as ...
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For kids and adults alike, not being able to have a birthday party during quarantine can feel like ...
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If your weekly screen time report has been on the rise in recent weeks, try not to beat yourself up ...
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From jobs to routines, we have all experienced losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. But there’s one ...
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After the coldest spring in 25 years for many Canadians, summer has unofficially begun! As we ...
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As provinces announce phased approaches to reopening their economies following COVID-19 shutdowns, ...
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It’s National Nurses Week, and while nurses have always been healthcare heroes — they deserve our ...
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Are you confused about whether or not you need to wear a mask when you leave your house? We hear ...
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Saying this pandemic has been full of challenges is like saying the desert is dry. But for many of ...
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For months, medical experts and governments have reminded us that washing our hands frequently is ...
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If you weren’t an online shopper before the COVID-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdowns across ...
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Provincial governments have recently announced frameworks for gradually reopening communities and ...
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As we continue to practice physical distancing to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Medisys and ...
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Coming from a background in health sciences from the University of Western Ontario, and with more ...
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Medisys supported by TELUS Health is excited to offer limited time only, complimentary yoga ...
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Celebrate your next special occasion with the Medisys free-of-refined-sugar watermelon birthday ...
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Even for those of us who welcomed the opportunity to work from home during the COVID-19 outbreak, ...
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Jonathan Lohé Chung is a medical coordinator for Medisys Health Group, working with the team of ...
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If massage therapy, acupuncture or chiropractic care was part of your self-care routine before the ...
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If lunchtime during the COVID-19 pandemic has morphed into a steady stream of snacks consumed ...
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We are in the midst of what is essentially a government-advised screen-time binge. From work and ...
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A Sunday well-spent brings a week of content — or some delicious work-from-home snacks! Carve out ...
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Do you find yourself “dashboard dining” or eating “al desko”? These unhealthy eating practices ...
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Dr. Jacqueline Jenkins graduated from Bishop's University with Honors in Biology and Neuroscience. ...
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Everyone’s daily routine has changed dramatically over the last few weeks as we stay home and ...
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Certain personal attributes such as optimism and emotional vitality can manage or help people avoid ...
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Did you know that 58% of Canadians report overload associated with their many obligations in life?
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Did you know that 1 in 3 Canadians are sleep deprived and fatigue contributes to $27 billion in ...
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Whether we're working at home or in the office, most of us spend the majority of our day sitting in ...
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Whether you’re up all night worrying or making strides toward a new normal, it’s important to take ...
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We know that along with good nutrition, exercise and emotional connection, quality sleep is vital ...
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Dr. Lyndall Schumann is a registered clinical psychologist who supports children, adolescents, and ...
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Medisys’ Registered Dietitians across Canada developed this recipe guide to help you thrive in the ...
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Week five of physical distancing has just begun for many of us, and while it might be getting ...
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Dr. Hoa Phong Le is one of Medisys’ Montreal-based family physicians who — like many Canadians — ...
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There’s no way around it — for the time being, we’re going to be spending more time in and around ...
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Freezer food often brings thoughts of frozen peas and your mother’s tried and true casserole. But ...
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During life before COVID-19, experts estimate we received 34 GB of new information daily (that’s ...
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Canadian employers are being forced to make hard decisions every day as they work to keep their ...
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As Canadians continue to navigate news from a variety of sources and learn more about the COVID-19 ...
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Spring is here and the sun has been making an appearance more and more – a refreshing change when ...
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From “R0” to “contact tracing”, this pandemic has introduced a new lexicon of words, leaving many a ...
