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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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Balancing our blood sugar plays an important role in keeping our mood stabilized. Blood sugar ...
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By the age of 40, half of us will experience a mental illness like depression or anxiety. We know ...
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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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Yoga: health benefits beyond the mat
By Andrea Stokes, RD, Definitions |
April 15 2020 |
Mental Wellness,
Physical Health,
COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years and continues to gain in popularity, thanks to ...
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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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Our current reality can be overwhelming and trigger a variety of emotions including fear, anxiety ...
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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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The frozen food aisles of many grocery stores are sparse as retailers struggle to keep up with ...
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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 ...
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The COVID-19 pandemic may be the defining global health crisis of our time, but we're here to ...
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There are many uncertainties surrounding COVID-19, including its impact on your organization. As ...
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What should we do if an employee tests positive for COVID-19? If an employee is suspected to have ...
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Are you short on fresh produce? Unable to grocery shop? Trying to make use of the pantry and ...
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Those who are new to working from home may be finding it difficult to concentrate, stay motivated, ...
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In a matter of weeks or even days, we’ve all had to drastically adjust our lives. While these ...
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Whether you’ve been prioritizing your health for a while, or you were trying to integrate some new ...
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The COVID-19 outbreak and pandemic may cause feelings of stress, anxiety and fear in anyone. ...
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With schools, daycares, March break camps and community centres across Canada closed during the ...
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We live in an age where chefs are celebrities and recipe bloggers have millions of social media ...
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This cozy, bright, and nourishing “golden temple” soup is loaded with anti-inflammatory ingredients ...
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Trends in the food and nutrition world seem to change as quickly as the 52-week fashion cycle, but ...
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I lingered around my mother in the kitchen and watched her cook while I was growing up. Regularly, ...
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March is nutrition month in Canada and this year’s campaign theme is “More than Food”. We couldn’t ...
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A plant-based lifestyle has become increasingly popular, and for good reason: it can help optimize ...
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Optimal health is often dubbed a gift (does "the gift of good health" ring a bell?) but it's ...
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian women and the second leading cause of death ...
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What your hands say about your health
By Dr. Jean-Paul Brutus, hand surgeon and co-owner of Exception MD |
February 03 2020 |
Physical Health
Have you ever woken up at night because of numbness in your hand? Do you feel tingling in your ...
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Current statistics estimate that about 1 in 2 Canadians will develop cancer in their lifetime. A ...
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Photo of Ian Gray and family provided by: VANESSA MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY Copeman Healthcare is part of ...
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If you traveled to Asia in the last 15 days and feel sick with fever, and/or cough, and/or ...
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I told myself, “I’m beautiful, I’m a good person, and I can do it,” for the tenth time this ...
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Whether you’re a diehard football fan or are just tuning in for the commercials, there’s one thing ...
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Often on the heels of a holiday season full of cocktails, sweets and canapés, we find ourselves ...
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Want to stick with your resolutions this year? Make your goals specific and realistic.
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Considering a juice cleanse? Here's why you should reconsider
By Heather Feldmann, Registered Dietitian, Medisys Health Group |
January 06 2020 |
Nutrition & Recipes
Do you feel like your healthy habits were de-railed this holiday season? Perhaps you enjoyed more ...
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“Vaping isn’t harmful like smoking.” “I vape because there aren’t any side effects.”
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We’re only days into January but odds are your social media feeds are already flooded with messages ...
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Feeling Soar and Stiff at Your Desk?
