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Is High Blood Pressure Genetic?
If one of your parents has high blood pressure, you may get it too. Here's how genetics and lifestyle habits...
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11 Things About Seasonal Affective Disorder That Psychologists Wish You Knew
As many as one in five suffer a form of seasonal affective disorder. Here's what you need to know about...
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What Your Food Cravings Secretly Reveal About Your Health
Craving these popular foods may mean your body is trying to tell you something important.
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How a Total Stranger Pulled My Dad Out of His Alzheimer’s Fog
One day, a woman began singing Celine Dion in the doctor's waiting room. I wasn't prepared for what happened next.
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10 Early Signs of Gum Disease You’re Probably Ignoring
Nearly seven out of 10 Canadians will develop gum disease at some point in their lives. Here are the signs...
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How a Group of Amateur Hackers Transformed Diabetes Care
It's always been a lot of work to manage my diabetes. Then I met some fellow patients who change my...
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8 Sneaky Things That Raise Your Blood Sugar Levels
If you're concerned about healthy blood sugar levels, it’s important to be aware of these unexpected factors that can spike...
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A COVID-19 Patient’s Incredible 77-Day Fight for Survival
The story of Rick Cameron's battle for survival, the doctor who wouldn’t give up, and the Maritime community that rallied...
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How to Know When High Blood Pressure Is an Emergency
If you have high blood pressure and haven't been great about taking your medication as directed, you may be at...
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What You Need to Know About COPD
It's currently the fourth leading cause of death in Canada, yet COPD remains underdiagnosed and undertreated.
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Is Lockdown Hurting Your Immune System?
Is all that time spent staying indoors during lockdown actually weakening your immune system? The short answer is no, and...
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What You Need to Know About Getting Melanoma in the Winter
When the cold season arrives, we tend to not protect ourselves from the sun—but that's a mistake, as wintertime rays...
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How Can I Celebrate The Holidays Safely During COVID-19?
As Canada enters a second wave of COVID-19, health authorities suggest exercising restraint during the holidays. Infectious disease specialist Dr....
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15 Signs Your Upper Abdominal Pain May Be an Emergency
Upper abdominal pain can be no big deal—or it can merit a trip to the ER. Here’s how experts say...
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What Canadians Need To Know About the New COVID-19 Vaccines
The global race to create an effective COVID-19 vaccine started only months ago, but two frontrunners are poised to cross...
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The Making of a COVID-19 Vaccine
Canada’s scientists are racing to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. The next challenge: inoculate 7.8 billion people.
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6 Natural Remedies for Anxiety Worth Trying
Concerned about the potential side-effects of prescription anti-anxiety medication? Consider these six herbs and supplements, which can serve as natural...
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6 Easy Ways to Revive Tired Eyes
Need to know how to perk up eyes that always look tired? Here are some simple fixes to refresh your...
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11 Red Flags Your Fever Is Something More Serious
A fever is usually a good sign; it means your body's defense system is working. But it can also signal...
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Do Face Shields Really Help Stop Coronavirus?
Face shields can provide COVID-19 protection, but only if you wear them with a face mask. Here's why and what...
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This Doctor Helps Breast Cancer Patients Prepare For Treatment
Thousands of women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. Ontario doctor Annette Richard is on a mission to improve...
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How to Read People’s Faces When They Are Wearing a Mask
It's hard to read someone's facial expressions and body language when all you can see is their eyes, but learning...
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Are You a Hypochondriac? How to Tell If Health Anxiety Is a Problem
Once known as hypochondriasis or hypochondria, an overwhelming fear of being sick is actually called illness anxiety disorder. Here are...
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Waking Up With Anxiety at Night? Here’s What Experts Recommend
Here's a look at the causes, treatments, symptoms and ways to prevent anxiety at night.
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8 Silent Signs of Testicular Cancer You Should Never Ignore
An estimated 1,150 Canadian men will be diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2020, and around 35 will die from the...
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3 Carpal Tunnel Exercises That Help Relieve Wrist Pain
If you're experiencing numbness, tingling and wrist pain from carpal tunnel syndrome, try these easy carpal tunnel exercises for pain...
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‘I Have a Cloud Over Me’: How Social Distancing is Affecting Seniors Living at Home
The health effects of loneliness and isolation are severe for seniors living at home through COVID-19.
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Autumn Anxiety is Real: Why the Fall Season Makes You More Stressed
The change in seasons, specifically from summer to fall, can evoke worry, fear and other negative emotions.
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What You Need to Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Here's how to tell if your hand and wrist numbness and tingling may be due to carpal tunnel syndrome, and...