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women's health

why are doctors more likely to ignore women's pain?

from understanding how they talk about pain to understanding the barriers that society places on them, it's time to take a hard look at why our health care system is failing women.
maija kappler
mar 9 2023

how i care for heart disease: 'there’s just so much uncertainty'

sven stuwe stepped in to care for his wife christina when she was diagnosed with heart disease. his advice to other caregivers? "if you don’t prioritize your health and well-being, it will take a toll on you as the caregiver and spill over to the person with the illness."
maja begovic
mar 8 2023

hotflash inc: dementia in women is linked to hundreds of possible causes, but lifestyle changes seem like the best shot at prevention

some research points to hormone replacement therapy as possibly protective against dementia, but until we know for sure, why not simply focus on healthy habits like walking, lowering stress and eating better?
ann marie mcqueen
feb 17 2023

why heart health is different for women: 'she was having a heart attack, but made her son lunch before going to the emergency room'

because women tend to put the needs of others first, experience heart attacks differently than men and face distinct risk factors depending on life stage, they are more vulnerable to heart disease, says dr. sherryn rambihar, cardiologist at toronto's mackenzie health.
maija kappler
feb 16 2023

pancreatic cancer ‘rising rapidly’ among women, study says

new research found that black women, in particular, are more vulnerable to pancreatic cancer — one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
dave yasvinski
feb 14 2023

why magnesium is so important for women

hormonal cycles, oral contraceptives, pcos and pregnancy are all things that can deplete magnesium levels — which is why it's so important to make sure you're getting enough.
emma jones
feb 3 2023

advice: are period cramps affecting your life?

there are a lot of reasons why menstrual cramps can be debilitating, from genetics to underlying health conditions.
karen hawthorne
jan 18 2023

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
jan 10 2023
powered by
canadian digestive health foundation
powered by
diabetes canada
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canadian centre for caregiving excellence

why are doctors more likely to ignore women's pain?

from understanding how they talk about pain to understanding the barriers that society places on them, it's time to take a hard look at why our health care system is failing women.
maija kappler
mar 9 2023

how i care for heart disease: 'there’s just so much uncertainty'

sven stuwe stepped in to care for his wife christina when she was diagnosed with heart disease. his advice to other caregivers? "if you don’t prioritize your health and well-being, it will take a toll on you as the caregiver and spill over to the person with the illness."
maja begovic
mar 8 2023

hotflash inc: dementia in women is linked to hundreds of possible causes, but lifestyle changes seem like the best shot at prevention

some research points to hormone replacement therapy as possibly protective against dementia, but until we know for sure, why not simply focus on healthy habits like walking, lowering stress and eating better?
ann marie mcqueen
feb 17 2023

why heart health is different for women: 'she was having a heart attack, but made her son lunch before going to the emergency room'

because women tend to put the needs of others first, experience heart attacks differently than men and face distinct risk factors depending on life stage, they are more vulnerable to heart disease, says dr. sherryn rambihar, cardiologist at toronto's mackenzie health.
maija kappler
feb 16 2023
powered by
canadian digestive health foundation

pancreatic cancer ‘rising rapidly’ among women, study says

new research found that black women, in particular, are more vulnerable to pancreatic cancer — one of the deadliest forms of cancer.
dave yasvinski
feb 14 2023

why magnesium is so important for women

hormonal cycles, oral contraceptives, pcos and pregnancy are all things that can deplete magnesium levels — which is why it's so important to make sure you're getting enough.
emma jones
feb 3 2023

advice: are period cramps affecting your life?

there are a lot of reasons why menstrual cramps can be debilitating, from genetics to underlying health conditions.
karen hawthorne
jan 18 2023

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
jan 10 2023
powered by
diabetes canada

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