diseases & conditions

rude awakening: frequent naps linked to poorer heart health

it doesn't mean naps are dangerous — but a tendency to sleep during the day could indicate sleep problems.

dave yasvinski

heart health

jul 25 2022

study finds that usual-nappers under the age of 60 had a 20 per cent elevated risk of high blood pressure compared to never-nappers. getty

monkeypox has been declared a global emergency. what does that mean?

it doesn't mean the virus is deadly, for one thing.

maija kappler

monkeypox

jul 25 2022

covid daily update july 25, 2022: what if masks could kill covid?

new masks able to neutralize virus particles that cause covid-19, kids at risk for developing long covid, biden on the mend and a scathing rebuke on the nature of vaccine inequality.

emma jones

coronavirus

jul 25 2022

researchers are working on a facial mask that filters the covid virus and deactivates it too. getty

getting covid in the third trimester could lead to a premature baby

according to new research, people who had covid towards the end of their pregnancy were seven times more likely to have preterm births.

maija kappler

reproductive health

jul 25 2022

study finds that women who got covid in their third trimester — from 27 weeks on — were a full seven times more likely to give birth preterm. getty

'street-involved' not homeless, and yes, give money if you have it

while giving money to someone living on the street may feel like you are supporting addiction, the yonge street mission's guide to connecting with street-involved people reminds us that it's a medical illness deserving of compassion.

dave yasvinski

mental health

jul 25 2022

volunteers helped families pick toys for their kids at yonge street mission (cnw group/yonge street mission)

covid-19 daily update: biden has covid

here's what you need to know about covid on july 22, 2022.

maija kappler

coronavirus

jul 22 2022

biden said on july 21, 2022, he was "doing great" after the white house announced he had contracted covid-19 and was isolating with mild symptoms. (photo by mandel ngan/afp via getty images)

asking for a friend: what can i do about dandruff?

over-the-counter shampoos and diet can help tackle those embarrassing white flakes.

karen hawthorne

advice

jul 22 2022

dandruff, which is basically flakes of skin, is usually harmless and affects about one in five canadians. getty

what are the signs and symptoms of a heart attack?

there are many things that can put you at risk of a heart attack, including stress, high blood pressure and a family history.

dave yasvinski

know the signs

jul 22 2022

signs of a heart attack include jaw pain, nausea and shortness of breath. getty

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

healthing.ca partners with the canadian centre for caregiving excellence

the canadian centre for caregiving excellence supports and empowers caregivers and care providers, advances the knowledge and capacity of the caregiving field, and advocates for effective and visionary social policy, with a disability-informed approach.

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canadian centre for caregiving excellence

feb 7 2023

supporting caregivers and care providers

the canadian centre for caregiving excellence is a new initiative incubated and powered by the azrieli foundation.

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

jan 31 2023

portrait of young woman with down syndrome and her mother

events for caregivers and care providers

discover events for caregivers and care providers from the canadian centre for caregiving excellence.

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

jan 31 2023

a group of women have a serious discussion about the proposed budget for their department.

caregiver resources

caregivers and caregiving organizations across the country have created tools and resources to support and empower caregivers in their role.

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

jan 31 2023

two friends with disability in rehabilitation centre watching digital tablet.

savvy siblings builds financial security for people with disabilities

more people with disabilities are outliving their parents than ever before. as a result, more siblings are transitioning into caregiving roles.

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

jan 31 2023

understanding the needs of caregivers in nunavut

the canadian centre for caregiving excellence is investing in a cross-territory mapping exercise to better understand the needs and challenges of those who provide care in nunavut.

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

jan 31 2023