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sleep

the average person's tired is nothing compared to the muscle-paralyzing, brain-numbing, heavy-limb fatigue that often plagues people living with illness. getty

machado: why can't doctors talk seriously about fatigue without blaming it on stress, or the kids, or alcohol, or your diet, or....?

the disconnect between how health-care providers perceive their patients' complaints of "feeling tired" and the reality often leads to a sense of isolation and helplessness.

lisa machado, jun 12 2023

inside the mattress revolution that's given canadians nearly limitless options for getting a good night's sleep

the average person's tired is nothing compared to the muscle-paralyzing, brain-numbing, heavy-limb fatigue that often plagues people living with illness. getty

mirjam guesgen, special to financial post

christopher labos: is melatonin safe as a sleeping aid?

the average person's tired is nothing compared to the muscle-paralyzing, brain-numbing, heavy-limb fatigue that often plagues people living with illness. getty

christopher labos

alzheimer’s disease proteins reduced by sleep aid

the average person's tired is nothing compared to the muscle-paralyzing, brain-numbing, heavy-limb fatigue that often plagues people living with illness. getty

dave yasvinski

#askalyson: healthy sleep habits are as important as nutrition

the average person's tired is nothing compared to the muscle-paralyzing, brain-numbing, heavy-limb fatigue that often plagues people living with illness. getty

alyson schafer

more sleep stories

opinion: canadian healthcare choke points put patient lives at risk

canada’s healthcare system is strained. it was always strained. it was designed that way.

dr. david j stewart

patient advocacy

nov 16 2023

canadian emergency departments are now overwhelmed due to too many sick canadians having to wait too long at chokepoints.

crowdfunding cancer charity hopes to help innovative new therapies escape ‘valley of death’

as the arrival of liver cancer awareness month calls much-needed attention to another worthy cause, a former researcher is trying to change the way we wage war on the disease.

dave yasvinski

oct 2 2023

chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill growing cancer cells. it is a common treatment options for cancer patients.

record-breaking wildfires raise questions about health impact on canadians

as the wildfire season breaks records year after year, experts warn even canadians in traditionally unaffected areas need to learn how to protect themselves from smoke inhalation.

dave yasvinski

aug 10 2023

while the short-term effects of this exposure can include headaches, burning eyes and sore throats there isn’t a ton of reliable research to inform canadians on the long-term risks.

nahid acupuncture clinic offers traditional chinese and laser treatments in saskatoon

nahid mobini, who was a medical doctor in iran and an acupuncturist in china before moving to saskatoon, has opened an acupuncture clinic on 8th street

don rice

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jul 25 2023

owner nahid mobini at nahid acupuncture clinic in saskatoon, sask., on tuesday, july 18, 2023.

local health providers marking world hepatitis day with free testing

the windsor essex community health centre and partner o...

taylor campbell

世界杯2022赛程时间表

jul 25 2023

the former windsor water world building is shown on wednesday, september 7, 2022. the city has had a homelessness and housing (h4) hub set up at the former indoor water park since 2020.

cornwall woman's family pleads for 'miracle' drug to treat her cystic fibrosis

twenty-five-year-old chanelle lafleche has to stop and ...

elizabeth payne

世界杯2022赛程时间表

jul 24 2023

chanelle lafleche, 25, and her dog, everest, on sunday, july 23, 2023. lafleche, who has a rare genetic sub-type of cystic fibrosis, is among about 10 per cent of cf patients who are not approved for trikafta in canada. many describe the drug as a miracle for people with cf.

obstructive sleep apnea can cause cognitive decline, study says

researchers suggest that the causes of symptoms like memory loss and mood changes in people with osa include low oxygen and high carbon dioxide in the blood.

dave yasvinski

apr 11 2023

people with with severe obstructive sleep apnea had poor executive functioning, short-term memory and social and emotion recognition. getty

risk of peripheral arterial disease increases with less sleep, study says

8,000 canadians suffer from peripheral arterial disease (pad), a condition in which clogged leg arteries impede the flow of blood and raise the risk of suffering a stroke or heart attack.

dave yasvinski

mar 21 2023

study finds that sleeping seven to eight hours a night lowers the risk of peripheral arterial disease. getty

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

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

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

tiktok pilots new 'sleep reminder' feature

even though the feature promotes proper bedtimes, experts still recommend that phones stay out of our beds and bedrooms if we want a better quality sleep.

emma jones

jan 9 2023

you can switch your phone to a warmer light before bed. but does that acutally improve your sleep?

how far would you go for better sleep?

mouth taping is a so-called wellness trend that claims to be good for sleep and better for our jaws.

karen hawthorne

nov 8 2022

despite positive claims about the benefits of mouth-taping, it's a good idea to check with your doctor before trying it out. getty