First steps of diabetes management – What you need to know

If you recently received a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (the most common form of the condition), you are probably wondering how your life will change and what you need to learn to stay as healthy as possible and prevent…

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Osteoporosis: A practical guide for better bone health

Throughout our lives, our body keeps our bones strong by replacing old bone cells with new bone cells, but as we age this process slows down and we gradually lose more bone than we make. When bone loss occurs more…

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How to prevent and treat low blood sugar

Measuring blood sugar (blood glucose) levels is one of the most critical things people with diabetes can do to manage their condition and prevent complications. Testing is especially important for people at risk of low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. Glucose…

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Breast Cancer Screening: Who, Why, When?

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in Canada, but it’s the most common cancer among women. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Fortunately, 82% of breast cancer cases in women are…

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Screentime & Sleep

Screentime before bed can negatively affect your sleep Screentime, or using an electronic device such as cell phones and tablets, before going to bed can negatively impact both the quality and duration of your sleep. Although a popular way to…

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Take a Deep Breath: Facts About Asthma & COPD

Don’t let these common diseases take your breath away. Asthma and COPD are two common breathing disorders. While both problems may seem similar in some ways, they are very different conditions. If you find that you are having trouble breathing when you…

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Myths and Facts about the Flu

Many people use the term flu to refer to any illness caused by a virus, such as the common cold or stomach flu, and this can lead to confusion. However, the influenza virus causes a respiratory illness that tends to…

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