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almost two-thirds of health-care providers believe telehealth is ‘dangerous’ for older adults
a similar portion of health-care providers think telehealth is not a realistic option for seniors with physical or mental challenges.
dave yasvinski
aging
dec 22, 2022
telehealth has been seen as a positive development for individuals with mobility concerns or who live in remote areas.

4 signs that holiday stress is getting to you
stress can show up as memory problems, constant worrying, difficulty making decisions or concentrating, lacking self-confidence or a negative attitude.
nick beare
mental health
dec 22, 2022
low morale, irritability and feeling hopeless are all emotional signs that you’re overwhelmed with stress. getty

hotflash inc.: hormone replacement therapy 'is not a panacea for total happiness and bliss'
there is a concerted effort to medicalize menopause, focusing on hormone therapy as a silver bullet, rather than something to be used in combination with other lifestyle changes.
ann marie mcqueen
menopause
dec 21, 2022
menopause is a normal life phase when ovarian hormones return to stable, low, non-reproductive levels of childhood. getty

medical gaslighting takes toll on women: ‘we’re talking decades of neglect or undertreatment’
a new study chronicles the experience of women who felt rejected, dismissed and disenfranchised by the very system that is supposed to help them.
dave yasvinski
women's health
dec 20, 2022
previous studies have indicated women's pain is viewed with more skepticism than men's, while understanding of many illnesses is based primarily on men's experiences.

advice: drinking hot beverages soothes your scratchy throat
the key is staying hydrated when sick. some studies also indicate hot beverages may be more effective against sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, coughing and chills.
karen hawthorne
advice
dec 19, 2022
lucia weiler, a registered dietitian and wellness counsellor in toronto, says drinking warm liquids can increase blood flow to the tissues in the throat and loosen the phlegm.

machado: if a disease is well-managed in canada, but a killer somewhere else, is it a true treatment success story?
the trenches of inequality across the globe are so deep when it comes to drug access that no meaningful conversation can be had without including the reality of all patients, no matter where they live.
lisa machado
patient advocacy
dec 19, 2022
when will we all have the same opportunities for decent care, adequate treatment and survival? getty

kotak: 4 roadblocks you may face when you file a disability claim
to challenge a denial, you need evidence showing the reason for the denial isn’t valid or that there’s information that hasn’t been considered in the assessment of the claim.
nainesh kotak
disability
dec 15, 2022
the process may not be easy, but you have a legal right to contest a disability insurer’s decision. getty

if your dog is chewing on your chairs when you go out, they may have separation anxiety
it’s not fully understood why some dogs develop anxiety, but researchers believe a combination of genetics, previous experiences, and disruptions in the household — such as the death of a family member — all play a role.
robin roberts
animals and pets
dec 15, 2022
when you leave your dog, it helps to set them up in a safe and secure part of the home, with food, water, toys, treats and a comfortable bed. getty
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almost two-thirds of health-care providers believe telehealth is ‘dangerous’ for older adults
a similar portion of health-care providers think telehealth is not a realistic option for seniors with physical or mental challenges.
dave yasvinski
aging
dec 22, 2022
telehealth has been seen as a positive development for individuals with mobility concerns or who live in remote areas.

4 signs that holiday stress is getting to you
stress can show up as memory problems, constant worrying, difficulty making decisions or concentrating, lacking self-confidence or a negative attitude.
nick beare
mental health
dec 22, 2022
low morale, irritability and feeling hopeless are all emotional signs that you’re overwhelmed with stress. getty

hotflash inc.: hormone replacement therapy 'is not a panacea for total happiness and bliss'
there is a concerted effort to medicalize menopause, focusing on hormone therapy as a silver bullet, rather than something to be used in combination with other lifestyle changes.
ann marie mcqueen
menopause
dec 21, 2022
menopause is a normal life phase when ovarian hormones return to stable, low, non-reproductive levels of childhood. getty

medical gaslighting takes toll on women: ‘we’re talking decades of neglect or undertreatment’
a new study chronicles the experience of women who felt rejected, dismissed and disenfranchised by the very system that is supposed to help them.
dave yasvinski
women's health
dec 20, 2022
previous studies have indicated women's pain is viewed with more skepticism than men's, while understanding of many illnesses is based primarily on men's experiences.
powered by
pancreatic cancer canada

advice: drinking hot beverages soothes your scratchy throat
the key is staying hydrated when sick. some studies also indicate hot beverages may be more effective against sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, coughing and chills.
karen hawthorne
advice
dec 19, 2022
lucia weiler, a registered dietitian and wellness counsellor in toronto, says drinking warm liquids can increase blood flow to the tissues in the throat and loosen the phlegm.

machado: if a disease is well-managed in canada, but a killer somewhere else, is it a true treatment success story?
the trenches of inequality across the globe are so deep when it comes to drug access that no meaningful conversation can be had without including the reality of all patients, no matter where they live.
lisa machado
patient advocacy
dec 19, 2022
when will we all have the same opportunities for decent care, adequate treatment and survival? getty

kotak: 4 roadblocks you may face when you file a disability claim
to challenge a denial, you need evidence showing the reason for the denial isn’t valid or that there’s information that hasn’t been considered in the assessment of the claim.
nainesh kotak
disability
dec 15, 2022
the process may not be easy, but you have a legal right to contest a disability insurer’s decision. getty

if your dog is chewing on your chairs when you go out, they may have separation anxiety
it’s not fully understood why some dogs develop anxiety, but researchers believe a combination of genetics, previous experiences, and disruptions in the household — such as the death of a family member — all play a role.
robin roberts
animals and pets
dec 15, 2022
when you leave your dog, it helps to set them up in a safe and secure part of the home, with food, water, toys, treats and a comfortable bed. getty
powered by
wellspring cancer support
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