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2022年世界杯名单猜测

a letter to my wife's oncologist
treat patients as partners and not obstacles to be managed, writes alexander boldizar, whose wife tania died of colorectal cancer on february 27, 2022.
alexander boldizar
colorectal cancer
mar 02, 2022
tana xenis died on february 27, 2022 of colorectal cancer. she leaves her husband alex and son, samson. supplied

sexual harassment victims more likely to develop high blood pressure: study
thirty per cent of canadians report sexual harassment at work, 94 per cent of whom were women.
maija kappler
women's health
mar 01, 2022
if it's uncontrolled, high blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, strokes, aneurysms, or heart failure. getty

watch: we cringe our way through the fake #veneer trend on tiktok
some tiktokers are signing up for what they say are cheap veneers, but dentists warn these videos actually show a much more invasive preparation with a greater risk of complications.
emma jones
oral health
mar 01, 2022
the cost of veneers depend on the dentist, the state of the tooth, and the material chosen for the veneer itself. getty

are people with adhd more likely to be hoarders?
it's possible that many people who are currently being treated for hoarding disorder might also have undiagnosed adhd, the study found.
dave yasvinski
adhd
mar 01, 2022
“hoarding disorder is much more than simply collecting too many possessions,” said sharon morein, associate professor in psychology at anglia ruskin university in the u.k.

machado: the death of canadian artist matthew wong reminds us that success doesn't equal happiness
wong's death not only rocked the art world, but it also reminds us that we never know the true burdens being carried by those around us, and how we shouldn't wait to check in on those we care about.
lisa machado
shift
feb 28, 2022
matthew wong, starry night, 2019. oil on canvas, 152.4 x 177.8 cm. © 2019 matthew wong foundation / artists rights society (ars) new york. image courtesy of karma, new york.

dog owners may have lower risk of developing disability in older age
sorry cat owners, researchers found that owning a kitty didn't seem to have a significant effect on the disability rate or risk of death of their humans.
emma jones
animals and pets
feb 28, 2022
owning a dog has previously been connected to increased physical activity, especially during poor weather, compared to non-dog owners. getty

'this disease will slowly rob me of everything': why are canadians living with rare diseases waiting for treatment?
covid has proven we can quickly set up infrastructure without long-term clinical data. it's time to do the same with rare diseases, says durhane wong-rieger, president and ceo of canadian organization for rare disorders.
vanessa hrvatin
rare diseases
feb 28, 2022
sasha kirkland, pictured with her husband, mark and son maks, lives with spinal muscular atrophy (sma). supplied

disaster footage, even from faraway places, can trigger post-traumatic stress in kids
children don't have to be geographically close to a disaster to feel anxiety and fear.
maija kappler
children
feb 25, 2022
scary news reports and graphic images can ramp up children's stress levels. getty
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canadian society for exercise physiology
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obesity canada
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canadian centre for caregiving excellence

a letter to my wife's oncologist
treat patients as partners and not obstacles to be managed, writes alexander boldizar, whose wife tania died of colorectal cancer on february 27, 2022.
alexander boldizar
colorectal cancer
mar 02, 2022
tana xenis died on february 27, 2022 of colorectal cancer. she leaves her husband alex and son, samson. supplied

sexual harassment victims more likely to develop high blood pressure: study
thirty per cent of canadians report sexual harassment at work, 94 per cent of whom were women.
maija kappler
women's health
mar 01, 2022
if it's uncontrolled, high blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, strokes, aneurysms, or heart failure. getty

watch: we cringe our way through the fake #veneer trend on tiktok
some tiktokers are signing up for what they say are cheap veneers, but dentists warn these videos actually show a much more invasive preparation with a greater risk of complications.
emma jones
oral health
mar 01, 2022
the cost of veneers depend on the dentist, the state of the tooth, and the material chosen for the veneer itself. getty

are people with adhd more likely to be hoarders?
it's possible that many people who are currently being treated for hoarding disorder might also have undiagnosed adhd, the study found.
dave yasvinski
adhd
mar 01, 2022
“hoarding disorder is much more than simply collecting too many possessions,” said sharon morein, associate professor in psychology at anglia ruskin university in the u.k.
powered by
canadian society for exercise physiology

machado: the death of canadian artist matthew wong reminds us that success doesn't equal happiness
wong's death not only rocked the art world, but it also reminds us that we never know the true burdens being carried by those around us, and how we shouldn't wait to check in on those we care about.
lisa machado
shift
feb 28, 2022
matthew wong, starry night, 2019. oil on canvas, 152.4 x 177.8 cm. © 2019 matthew wong foundation / artists rights society (ars) new york. image courtesy of karma, new york.

dog owners may have lower risk of developing disability in older age
sorry cat owners, researchers found that owning a kitty didn't seem to have a significant effect on the disability rate or risk of death of their humans.
emma jones
animals and pets
feb 28, 2022
owning a dog has previously been connected to increased physical activity, especially during poor weather, compared to non-dog owners. getty

'this disease will slowly rob me of everything': why are canadians living with rare diseases waiting for treatment?
covid has proven we can quickly set up infrastructure without long-term clinical data. it's time to do the same with rare diseases, says durhane wong-rieger, president and ceo of canadian organization for rare disorders.
vanessa hrvatin
rare diseases
feb 28, 2022
sasha kirkland, pictured with her husband, mark and son maks, lives with spinal muscular atrophy (sma). supplied

disaster footage, even from faraway places, can trigger post-traumatic stress in kids
children don't have to be geographically close to a disaster to feel anxiety and fear.
maija kappler
children
feb 25, 2022
scary news reports and graphic images can ramp up children's stress levels. getty
powered by
obesity canada
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