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know the signs

what are the signs of narcolepsy?
the most common symptom of narcolepsy is excessive daytime sleepiness that makes it difficult to concentrate and dangerous to perform routine tasks such as cooking or driving, with patients sometimes falling asleep with no warning.
dave yasvinski
sleep
mar 12 2023
there is no cure for narcolepsy, but lifestyle changes and medication can help manage symptoms. getty

insomnia: are you chronically sleepless?
chronic insomnia can lead to serious health issues, including diabetes, hypertension and weight gain.
dave yasvinski
sleep
mar 9 2023
some of the things that make it hard to get a good night sleep include stress, bad sleeping habits, illness, neurological problems and mental health disorders. getty

tourette syndrome: what are the signs?
symptoms of tourette's usually start in childhood, increase when a patient is stressed, anxious or tired, and grow worse in teen years.
dave yasvinski
know the signs
mar 8 2023
tourette syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that usually begins in childhood. (getty)

anal cancer: do you know the signs?
while there is no way to prevent anal cancer, you can reduce your risk by getting vaccinated against hpv, practicing safe sex and quitting smoking.
dave yasvinski
cancer
feb 13 2023
two-thirds of people who are diagnosed with anal cancer will live at least five years. getty

bile duct cancer: do you know the signs?
cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct cancer, carries a poor prognosis and is difficult to treat because by the time it is diagnosed it has often spread to other areas of the body.
dave yasvinski
cancer
feb 8 2023
bile duct cancer carries a poor prognosis and is difficult to treat. getty

having trouble finding the right words is just one sign of aphasia
if you care for someone with aphasia, which affects a person's ability to express themselves using words, there are ways to make communication easier.
dave yasvinski
brain health
jan 17 2023
a post on instagram signed by his family said willis had developed aphasia -- a language disorder that robs people of their ability to communicate. (photo by angela weiss/afp via getty images)

uterine fibroids: do you know the signs?
between 20 and 40 per cent of women in canada have fibroids, but many never experience symptoms.
dave yasvinski
women's health
jan 10 2023
an ultrasound can provide more detailed images of the uterus for a uterine fibroids diagnosis. getty

are you one of the 3.5 million canadians who have experienced urinary incontinence?
incontinence is a treatable condition that can take a huge toll on quality of life and self-esteem with patients often too embarrassed to seek help.
dave yasvinski
know the signs
dec 29 2022
for most people, symptoms of incontinence can be addressed through simple lifestyle changes or medical care. getty
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migraine canada
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canadian society for exercise physiology
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canadian digestive health foundation

what are the signs of narcolepsy?
the most common symptom of narcolepsy is excessive daytime sleepiness that makes it difficult to concentrate and dangerous to perform routine tasks such as cooking or driving, with patients sometimes falling asleep with no warning.
dave yasvinski
sleep
mar 12 2023
there is no cure for narcolepsy, but lifestyle changes and medication can help manage symptoms. getty

insomnia: are you chronically sleepless?
chronic insomnia can lead to serious health issues, including diabetes, hypertension and weight gain.
dave yasvinski
sleep
mar 9 2023
some of the things that make it hard to get a good night sleep include stress, bad sleeping habits, illness, neurological problems and mental health disorders. getty

tourette syndrome: what are the signs?
symptoms of tourette's usually start in childhood, increase when a patient is stressed, anxious or tired, and grow worse in teen years.
dave yasvinski
know the signs
mar 8 2023
tourette syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that usually begins in childhood. (getty)

anal cancer: do you know the signs?
while there is no way to prevent anal cancer, you can reduce your risk by getting vaccinated against hpv, practicing safe sex and quitting smoking.
dave yasvinski
cancer
feb 13 2023
two-thirds of people who are diagnosed with anal cancer will live at least five years. getty
powered by
migraine canada

bile duct cancer: do you know the signs?
cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct cancer, carries a poor prognosis and is difficult to treat because by the time it is diagnosed it has often spread to other areas of the body.
dave yasvinski
cancer
feb 8 2023
bile duct cancer carries a poor prognosis and is difficult to treat. getty

having trouble finding the right words is just one sign of aphasia
if you care for someone with aphasia, which affects a person's ability to express themselves using words, there are ways to make communication easier.
dave yasvinski
brain health
jan 17 2023
a post on instagram signed by his family said willis had developed aphasia -- a language disorder that robs people of their ability to communicate. (photo by angela weiss/afp via getty images)

uterine fibroids: do you know the signs?
between 20 and 40 per cent of women in canada have fibroids, but many never experience symptoms.
dave yasvinski
women's health
jan 10 2023
an ultrasound can provide more detailed images of the uterus for a uterine fibroids diagnosis. getty

are you one of the 3.5 million canadians who have experienced urinary incontinence?
incontinence is a treatable condition that can take a huge toll on quality of life and self-esteem with patients often too embarrassed to seek help.
dave yasvinski
know the signs
dec 29 2022
for most people, symptoms of incontinence can be addressed through simple lifestyle changes or medical care. getty
powered by
canadian society for exercise physiology

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