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2022年世界杯名单猜测

unwrapping the health benefits of christmas spirit: brain boosts, blood pressure and cheerful connections
overcome "bah humbug" syndrome to reap the health benefits of the holidays.
angelica bottaro
2022年世界杯名单猜测
dec 24, 2024
singing, laughing, and being merry aren't just for hallmark movies—there's actually some science behind why christmas improves health.

healing through the holidays: how to cope with mental health struggles this season  
if your mental health takes a downturn during the holidays, it’s essential to practice healthy coping mechanisms to get through it.
angelica bottaro
mental health
dec 23, 2024
isolation is a significant issue during the holiday season because while many people have strong community networks, others do not. some may also have unhealthy family dynamics that contribute to feelings of isolation.

opinion: provinces need to come together to make pharmacare a reality for all canadians
the october passage of canada’s historic pharmacare bill deserves celebration – but let’s save the real kudos for when pharmacare is a reality for canadians across the country.
doug roth
patient advocacy
dec 20, 2024
with swift action, through the signing of provincial/federal bilateral agreements by spring 2025, it will be a reality for many millions of canadians.

opinion: what we can learn from covid-19 to prepare for the next influenza pandemic
rather than revisiting the successes and failures of the most recent global pandemic, learning from the experience is more crucial.
cameron groome
influenza (flu)
dec 20, 2024
examples from the covid-19 pandemic should be used to prepare for the next global health crisis, instead of as a weapon to divide our communities.

opinion: people living with diabetes need support, not shame, over the holidays
in other, very real ways, the holidays can be fraught with stress and anxiety (for many reasons), including if you live with a chronic condition like diabetes—as i do.
laura syron, president & ceo, diabetes canada
diabetes
dec 18, 2024
simple empathetic and non-judgmental support could be the greatest gift you give someone with diabetes or any other chronic condition this season.

forever fourteen: maddie’s photo on my fridge and the journey of life
maddie's photo is a reflection of love, of the life she lived, and the joy she brought to everyone who knew her.
chris coulter
mental health
dec 17, 2024
that photo is more than a picture; it’s a moment frozen in time. maddie, with her braces, her bright, smiling eyes, wearing her school blazer and a loosened necktie. full of life. full of potential.

what it feels like: finding the silver lining in the uncertainties and spasms of cervical dystonia
living with cervical dystonia has opened ken jenkins' eyes to appreciate the here and now.
karen hawthorne
rare diseases
dec 16, 2024
“the thing is to stay positive and do what you can to help yourself. do the work to find what treatment works for you and stick with it. take care of yourself. doctors can only do so much,” ken jenkins says of what he’s learned about cervical dystonia along the way.

opinion: how to help your child handle a visit to the emergency department
while the healthcare team is there to help, parents and caregivers play a critical role in ensuring their child has the most positive experience possible.
dr. justina marianayagam, md and dr. samina ali, md, frcpc
opinion
dec 16, 2024
as parents and caregivers, you are your child’s strongest advocate. by planning ahead, staying informed, and speaking up for their needs, you can help create a more positive experience—even in the often-chaotic environment of the emergency department.
powered by
canadian digestive health foundation
powered by
canadian centre for caregiving excellence
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movember canada

unwrapping the health benefits of christmas spirit: brain boosts, blood pressure and cheerful connections
overcome "bah humbug" syndrome to reap the health benefits of the holidays.
angelica bottaro
2022年世界杯名单猜测
dec 24, 2024
singing, laughing, and being merry aren't just for hallmark movies—there's actually some science behind why christmas improves health.

healing through the holidays: how to cope with mental health struggles this season  
if your mental health takes a downturn during the holidays, it’s essential to practice healthy coping mechanisms to get through it.
angelica bottaro
mental health
dec 23, 2024
isolation is a significant issue during the holiday season because while many people have strong community networks, others do not. some may also have unhealthy family dynamics that contribute to feelings of isolation.

opinion: provinces need to come together to make pharmacare a reality for all canadians
the october passage of canada’s historic pharmacare bill deserves celebration – but let’s save the real kudos for when pharmacare is a reality for canadians across the country.
doug roth
patient advocacy
dec 20, 2024
with swift action, through the signing of provincial/federal bilateral agreements by spring 2025, it will be a reality for many millions of canadians.

opinion: what we can learn from covid-19 to prepare for the next influenza pandemic
rather than revisiting the successes and failures of the most recent global pandemic, learning from the experience is more crucial.
cameron groome
influenza (flu)
dec 20, 2024
examples from the covid-19 pandemic should be used to prepare for the next global health crisis, instead of as a weapon to divide our communities.
powered by
canadian digestive health foundation

opinion: people living with diabetes need support, not shame, over the holidays
in other, very real ways, the holidays can be fraught with stress and anxiety (for many reasons), including if you live with a chronic condition like diabetes—as i do.
laura syron, president & ceo, diabetes canada
diabetes
dec 18, 2024
simple empathetic and non-judgmental support could be the greatest gift you give someone with diabetes or any other chronic condition this season.

forever fourteen: maddie’s photo on my fridge and the journey of life
maddie's photo is a reflection of love, of the life she lived, and the joy she brought to everyone who knew her.
chris coulter
mental health
dec 17, 2024
that photo is more than a picture; it’s a moment frozen in time. maddie, with her braces, her bright, smiling eyes, wearing her school blazer and a loosened necktie. full of life. full of potential.

what it feels like: finding the silver lining in the uncertainties and spasms of cervical dystonia
living with cervical dystonia has opened ken jenkins' eyes to appreciate the here and now.
karen hawthorne
rare diseases
dec 16, 2024
“the thing is to stay positive and do what you can to help yourself. do the work to find what treatment works for you and stick with it. take care of yourself. doctors can only do so much,” ken jenkins says of what he’s learned about cervical dystonia along the way.

opinion: how to help your child handle a visit to the emergency department
while the healthcare team is there to help, parents and caregivers play a critical role in ensuring their child has the most positive experience possible.
dr. justina marianayagam, md and dr. samina ali, md, frcpc
opinion
dec 16, 2024
as parents and caregivers, you are your child’s strongest advocate. by planning ahead, staying informed, and speaking up for their needs, you can help create a more positive experience—even in the often-chaotic environment of the emergency department.
powered by
canadian centre for caregiving excellence
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