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Categories: Eye Health

July 27, 2023

How much do you know about eye health?

By Andrea Scott

Written By: Susanne Medeiros for American Academy of Ophthalmology Apr. 22, 2020 Study after study has shown that people fear vision loss more than they fear cancer, stroke, heart…

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People walking together outdoors for a guide to exercise and health.
Categories: Health, Lifestyle and Wellness

July 27, 2023

Exercise is medicine, and doctors are starting to prescribe it

By Andrea Scott

Clinical research has established exercise as a safe and effective intervention to counteract the adverse physical and psychological effects of cancer WRITTEN BY SCOTT LEAR ON DECE…

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Parent holding a baby outdoors for a guide to antibiotic use in early life.
Categories: Gut Health and Digestion

July 27, 2023

Antibiotics before birth and in early life can affect long-term health

By Andrea Scott

By the time they turn one, half of Australian babies have had a course of antibiotics which may have damaging downstream effects on their health WRITTEN BY PENELOPE BRYANT, CHERYL…

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Sugar cubes on a pink background for a guide to sugar and heart health.
Categories: Nutrition and Diet

July 24, 2023

Just how bad is all that sugar for the heart?

By Andrea Scott

WRITTEN BY SCOTT LEAR ON FEBRUARY 20, 2018 Still nibbling Valentine’s Day goodies? Munching packaged cereals, pancakes or muffins for breakfast? Enjoying a lunch of processed meats…

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Person holding a lighter beside a bag for a guide to cannabis at school.
Categories: Sleep and Mental Health

July 24, 2023

Marijuana at school: Loss of concentration, risk of psychosis

By Andrea Scott

WRITTEN BY PAUL BENNETT ON JANUARY 29, 2018 FOR CANADIANHEALTHCARENETWORK.CA One of the enduring myths about marijuana is that it is “harmless” and can be safely used by teens. Man…

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Colourful doughnuts for a childhood nutrition guide.
Categories: Nutrition and Diet

July 24, 2023

This is why child obesity rates have soared

By Andrea Scott

Published by Dr. Sarah Kirk for canadianhealthcarenetwork.ca New data on almost 13 million people, from 200 countries around the world, points to a tenfold increase in rates of obe…

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Couple sleeping in bed for a guide to sleep and relationships.
Categories: Sleep and Mental Health

July 24, 2023

How Lack of Sleep Can Ruin Your Marriage

By Andrea Scott

From time.com, Published by Amanda MacMillan and July 5, 2017 A fight with your significant other can do more than just spoil your mood. A new study in the journal Psychoneuroendoc…

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Illustration of the spine for a guide to back health at work.
Categories: Health, Lifestyle and Wellness

July 24, 2023

How To Keep Your Back Healthy At Work

By Andrea Scott

From www.dougrawlickdc.com Published on August 24, 2016 by Doug Rawlick, D.C. We spend far too much time sitting and as a result many of us suffer from work-related back pain. Many…

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Child wiping their nose with a tissue for a children’s cold-medication guide.
Categories: Health, Lifestyle and Wellness

July 24, 2023

Young Children Given Cold Remedies Despite Warning Labels

By Andrea Scott

1 in 5 young children given cold remedies despite warning against their use: study Health Canada-mandated warning…

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