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Person scratching their upper arm for a psoriasis guide.
Categories: Skin and Allergies

August 2, 2023

Sick of the itch of psoriasis?

By Andrea Scott

Psoriasis is a non-contagious skin disease that affects almost 10 million people across North America.

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Hands forming a heart over the abdomen for a gut-health guide.
Categories: Gut Health and Digestion

August 2, 2023

My gut and my immune system? What?

By Andrea Scott

What does gut health have to do with immunity?

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Woman lying in bed with her hair spread across a pillow for a sleep-health guide.
Categories: Woman's Health

August 2, 2023

Why do women need to get their zzz’s

By Andrea Scott

Getting better sleep is probably the most underrated strategy we can adopt for better health.

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Family walking along a wooded path for a guide to adding daily movement.
Categories: Health, Lifestyle and Wellness

August 2, 2023

Just Move! How to Add Movement to Your Day

By Andrea Scott

Sometimes, 30 minutes of exercise feels like too much for one day, but what if you did a few five- to 10-minute movement sessions throughout the day?

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Hands holding a packet of birth-control pills.
Categories: Woman's Health

August 2, 2023

12 myths about the birth control pill

By Andrea Scott

There are a lot of out there for effective birth control and it can be confusing and create confusion when hearing anecdotal stories of others.

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Child outdoors in sunshine for a summer-safety guide.
Categories: Health, Lifestyle and Wellness

July 28, 2023

Summer safety for kids

By Andrea Scott

Ways to keep your kids safe this summer The sun is shining, the swimmers are splashing and the kids may be hitting the parks, trails and playgrounds. Don’t let injuries and i…

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Woman lying in bed for a guide to night sweats.
Categories: Sleep and Mental Health

July 28, 2023

8 Causes of Night Sweats

By Andrea Scott

Doctors and pharmacists often hear their patients complain of night sweats. Night sweats refer to excess sweating during the night. But if your bedroom is unusually hot or you are…

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Supplement capsules in a bowl for a guide to thyroid health during menopause.
Categories: Woman's Health

July 28, 2023

Hypothyroidism in menopause — a whole-body perspective

By Andrea Scott

If you’re a woman heading into menopause – or perhaps already there – and you know you have an underactive thyroid, you may be wondering how your low thyroid function might impact…

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