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I Need You to Know: Being Trans Means Being Your Own Health Care Advocate

In this candid essay, Jacklynne shares their experience and advice for trans individuals navigating the Canadian health care system. Image: G.C. Houle From the first phone call with my doctor, I knew there’d be obstacles ahead. Seconds after picking up, he started asking questions about my...

“It Sometimes Seems Illogical to Stay in Nursing When I Could Earn More for Much Less Effort in Another Job”

Why Doctors Should Be Versed in Linguistics and Sociology

Education scientist Nicole Woods on making sure doctors don’t just know what to do—but why they’re doing it A few years ago, Dr. Nicole Woods’ father needed a medical test. The physician was clear: no carbs beforehand. He rattled off a lengthy list of foods to avoid. Woods’ mother struggled to f...

Can You Reprogram an Injured Brain?

An expert explains how we can reprogram cells, why the gut-brain connection is so exciting and what personalized medicine means for women’s health. Maryam Faiz’s path to neuroscience wasn’t exactly a straight one. She considered architecture. She flirted with urban planning. She took a summer of...

4 Ways Universal Basic Income Could Change Canadian Health Care, According to Health Economists

A Guide to the Best House Plants, According to Science

Here's what your plant babies can (and can't) do for your health. Thirty years ago, a couple enterprising scientists from NASA decided to investigate whether a class of pollutants called volatile organic chemicals—found in common products like paint, nail polish and shampoo—could be removed from...

Nurses Share the Extra Items They Keep On-Hand to Do Their Jobs

You work hard. Nurses work harder. Here’s what three of them pack in their bags to get through a high-stakes shift. Image: Kate Ince | Styling: Emily Nolan Sue Float nurse who fills staffing gaps in medical and surgical units “I noticed people weren’t eating their lunches or dinners, so...

The True Cost of an Abortion in Canada, According to an Expert

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19 Guaranteed Ways to Boost Your Energy

19 Guaranteed Ways to Boost Your Energy

1 / 19 Photo Credit: Shutterstock Stop your snoozing We all love the snooze button, but it doesn’t love us back. Marlie Cohen, certified personal trainer, holistic health coach and blogger behind Kale and Krunches, says that getting up at the same time every day—without hitting snooze—...

Exercise Bike – Nordictrack S22i Problems

Exercise Bike - Nordictrack S22i Problems Exercise Bike – Nordictrack S22i Problems : Exercise bikes could be a very effective machine if you are a fitness freak or thinking about losing weight. The Nordictrack S22i is an outstanding exercise bike with high-tech features. But unfortunately, so...