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While we won’t be attending many cocktail parties this December, some Canadians will still feel ...
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Organ and tissue donation can feel like a heavy topic to discuss, or even to think about, ...
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When the COVID-19 pandemic began, most Canadians turned their lives upside down overnight in order ...
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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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With beautiful weather upon us and indoor gyms still closed or operating with capacity ...
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Once you commit to working out, knowing the basic principles are crucial to an effective workout. ...
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For months, medical experts and governments have reminded us that washing our hands frequently is ...
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If massage therapy, acupuncture or chiropractic care was part of your self-care routine before the ...
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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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We know that along with good nutrition, exercise and emotional connection, quality sleep is vital ...
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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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Those who are new to working from home may be finding it difficult to concentrate, stay motivated, ...
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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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Want to stick with your resolutions this year? Make your goals specific and realistic.
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“Vaping isn’t harmful like smoking.” “I vape because there aren’t any side effects.”
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Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is the most common disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. ...
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We all know that regular exercise is good for our overall health, but did you know that exercise ...
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Simple steps to preventing diabetes
By Andrea Stokes, Registered Dietitian, Medisys Health Group |
November 04 2019 |
Nutrition & Recipes,
Physical Health
About 11 million Canadians are living with diagnosed diabetes and an additional 1.5 million have ...
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Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach when you’re nervous? How about “going with your gut” ...
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Every year in Canada, the flu leads to upwards of 12,000 hospitalizations and about 3,500 deaths. ...
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HPV: not just a female issue
By Dr. Vivien Brown, VP Medical Affairs |
October 01 2019 |
Men's Health,
News,
Physical Health,
Women's Health
A whopping four out of five Canadians will get HPV (human papillomavirus) at some point in their ...
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Let’s face it – we spend a LOT of time at work. In fact, the average person ends up spending about ...
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Millions of Canadians are impacted by the flu. Thousands die annually from flu complications. For ...
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After weeks of sunny days having fun outdoors and relaxing with friends and family, the summer ...
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One of the biggest obstacles to improving health and wellness is a lack of time. Exercising ...
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Canada achieved measles elimination in 1998, yet thus far in 2019 a whopping seventy cases of ...
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Summer is here – but it won’t last long! Make the most of the warm weather and longer days by ...
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When people hear the words ‘cancer prevention’, they don’t often think of their employer. But ...
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The arrival of beautiful weather signals trees to begin pollinating in earnest. This process causes ...
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For many people, cardiovascular training can seem like a daunting task. Now is the time to get ...
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Don't underestimate the power of putting your goals on paper! Are you a planner? Most of us are ...
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In today’s competitive talent pool, understanding employees’ motivations and expectations is ...
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Health is one of our most precious assets, and one of the areas where many of us vow to make ...
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Do you find yourself constantly reaching for your phone, checking emails outside of work hours, and ...
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Refined sugar and highly processed foods can lead to "food addiction" and compulsive overeating
By Dr. Farrell Cahill |
August 30 2018 |
Brain Health,
Cardiovascular Health,
News,
Physical Health,
Women's Health
Accumulating evidence has documented neurobiological and behavioural similarities between ...
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is the initial, reversible stage of liver disease and is ...
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It’s no secret that physical activity has many positive effects on individual health, and that it ...
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Veoneer Canada is a pioneer in promoting the health and well being of their employees. Supported by ...
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Looking for an activity that is easy on your joints but packs a punch when it comes to boosting ...
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In our fast-paced culture, it’s no surprise that so many Canadians experience chronic stress and ...
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According to the Conference Board of Canada smokers cost their employers, on average, nearly $4,000 ...
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Want to make the most of your time? These are our favourite gadgets that make health and wellness ...
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While most runners will worry about what to eat before, during and after training or competition, ...
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Most adults will experience an episode of poor sleep at some point in life, which is often ...
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Most of us are familiar with the guidelines for sensible enjoyment of sunny weather - eg. no ...
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True or false: If you don’t smoke, you’re not at risk of developing lung cancer.
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Keeping track of what you eat, how well you sleep, how you feel, how much water you drink, or how ...
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In a report released by the World Health Organization, it was found that Canadians aged 15 and ...
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In many Canadian companies, a huge amount of stress and responsibility rests on the shoulders of ...
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There is a lot of hype surrounding high-protein diets in the media, within fitness communities, and ...
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How much alcohol is too much? A lot less than you may think.
By Medisys |
January 05 2018 |
Brain Health,
Cardiovascular Health,
Mental Wellness,
Nutrition & Recipes,
Physical Health
How much alcohol is too much? According to a new study published in the Lancet, any amount of ...
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An interview with Dr. Jay Keystone, Travel Health Director at the Medisys Preventive Health Clinic ...
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Canada is one of the most sleep deprived countries in the world, with 30% of us sleeping less than ...
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According to the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation, men are 40% more likely to die from cancer, 70% ...
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Studies show those with longer commutes to work are less healthy than their peers.
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Let’s get down to business. About 15-30% of Canadians suffer from chronic constipation1, ...
