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heart disease in indigenous communities: a lack of understanding
first nations people are three times more likely to experience heart and vascular issues despite readily available information about prevention and symptoms that has decreased risk across much of the country.
dave yasvinski
heart health
mar 27 2023
the early warning signs of heart disease: an indigenous research creation project is recruiting indigenous men and women with heart disease. getty

binge eating and 'almond mothers': why the disorder is not about food
dietitian julie mai says many gen zs who grew up with fad-dieting mothers have been left with shame around enjoying food.
karen hawthorne
obesity
mar 24 2023
julie mai is a registered dietitian and binge eating coach who helps women heal from the restriction and shaming that comes from diet culture. getty

relentless medical research is key to transforming the lives of patients with complex and devastating diseases
“i want there to be more people out there like me, with outcomes like mine,” says 59-year-old cancer survivor linda morse.
wendy haaf, postmedia content works
sponsored - cancer
mar 24 2023
linda morse had been married to the love of her life, roger francoeur, for only five years when she received a devastating diagnosis. photo: christinne muschi

systemic change in how we treat cardiovascular disease is key to addressing care gaps, particularly among female patients, says top cardiologist
“bringing the health-care system and people together to approach the issue from a women’s perspective” will lead to better outcomes, says cardiovascular patient who suffered a major heart attack as a young woman
denise deveau, postmedia content works
sponsored - heart health
mar 23 2023
“you can’t be shy about learning the symptoms and speaking up,” says lorelei downes about cardiovascular disease.

colorectal cancer is on the rise in people under 50. when was the last time you peeked at your poo?
cases of colorectal cancer among people under 50 have jumped almost 50 per cent since the mid-1990s, and it’s one of the most lethal cancers in this age group.
karen hawthorne
colorectal cancer
mar 23 2023
experts recommend checking your bowel movements for blood at least once a week. getty

covid-19 infection linked to the development of irritable bowel syndrome
researchers found traces of the coronavirus in the small intestine six months after infection.
dave yasvinski
coronavirus
mar 23 2023
researchers surveyed 2,183 patients who received care for covid-19 in 36 facilities across 14 countries. getty

fatigue, swelling, puffy eyes: do you know the signs of kidney disease?
because chronic kidney disease starts slowly with few symptoms, like puffy eyes, it may not be diagnosed before much of the damage has been done.
dave yasvinski
kidney diseases
mar 21 2023
the connection between puffy under eyes and kidneys shouldn’t be overlooked. the swelling, or edema, occurs when your body has too much fluid, suggesting your kidneys are not working properly.

how i care for down syndrome: 'incredible value in connecting with other families'
laura lachance, whose son kevin lives with down syndrome, is the executive director of the canadian down syndrome society. she says that children with special needs may need some extra help, but they have ability, and can and should always be included.
maja begovic
down syndrome
mar 21 2023
kevin (left) and his dad allan. supplied
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heart disease in indigenous communities: a lack of understanding
first nations people are three times more likely to experience heart and vascular issues despite readily available information about prevention and symptoms that has decreased risk across much of the country.
dave yasvinski
heart health
mar 27 2023
the early warning signs of heart disease: an indigenous research creation project is recruiting indigenous men and women with heart disease. getty

binge eating and 'almond mothers': why the disorder is not about food
dietitian julie mai says many gen zs who grew up with fad-dieting mothers have been left with shame around enjoying food.
karen hawthorne
obesity
mar 24 2023
julie mai is a registered dietitian and binge eating coach who helps women heal from the restriction and shaming that comes from diet culture. getty

relentless medical research is key to transforming the lives of patients with complex and devastating diseases
“i want there to be more people out there like me, with outcomes like mine,” says 59-year-old cancer survivor linda morse.
wendy haaf, postmedia content works
sponsored - cancer
mar 24 2023
linda morse had been married to the love of her life, roger francoeur, for only five years when she received a devastating diagnosis. photo: christinne muschi

systemic change in how we treat cardiovascular disease is key to addressing care gaps, particularly among female patients, says top cardiologist
“bringing the health-care system and people together to approach the issue from a women’s perspective” will lead to better outcomes, says cardiovascular patient who suffered a major heart attack as a young woman
denise deveau, postmedia content works
sponsored - heart health
mar 23 2023
“you can’t be shy about learning the symptoms and speaking up,” says lorelei downes about cardiovascular disease.

colorectal cancer is on the rise in people under 50. when was the last time you peeked at your poo?
cases of colorectal cancer among people under 50 have jumped almost 50 per cent since the mid-1990s, and it’s one of the most lethal cancers in this age group.
karen hawthorne
colorectal cancer
mar 23 2023
experts recommend checking your bowel movements for blood at least once a week. getty

covid-19 infection linked to the development of irritable bowel syndrome
researchers found traces of the coronavirus in the small intestine six months after infection.
dave yasvinski
coronavirus
mar 23 2023
researchers surveyed 2,183 patients who received care for covid-19 in 36 facilities across 14 countries. getty

fatigue, swelling, puffy eyes: do you know the signs of kidney disease?
because chronic kidney disease starts slowly with few symptoms, like puffy eyes, it may not be diagnosed before much of the damage has been done.
dave yasvinski
kidney diseases
mar 21 2023
the connection between puffy under eyes and kidneys shouldn’t be overlooked. the swelling, or edema, occurs when your body has too much fluid, suggesting your kidneys are not working properly.

how i care for down syndrome: 'incredible value in connecting with other families'
laura lachance, whose son kevin lives with down syndrome, is the executive director of the canadian down syndrome society. she says that children with special needs may need some extra help, but they have ability, and can and should always be included.
maja begovic
down syndrome
mar 21 2023
kevin (left) and his dad allan. supplied
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