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beyond blood sugar: the hidden connections of type 2 diabetes
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wellness is the active pursuit of holistic balance. this category moves beyond the absence of disease to explore mindfulness, stress reduction, and self-care practices. articles encourage sustainable lifestyle habits that support mental and physical vitality.

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concussions
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concussion recovery: why experts say you should move more and rest less
nikki fraser (centre left) and her family: her post-concussions symptoms like painful migraine, fatigue and sensitivity to sounds and lights kept her from all the things she loves to do.
living with post-concussion syndrome: 'taking our own health back into our own hands is what's important'
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brain injuries a common result of intimate partner violence: research
female motorist with head injury getting out of car after crash
not all concussions are equal: understanding different types of brain damage
"jackass forever" u.s. premiere
jackass's johnny knoxville experienced a brain hemorrhage during filming of latest movie
the number of research papers on concussion management has increased greatly over the last 20 years, leading to new approaches to treatment. concussion
concussion management is changing as more research suggests exercise is best approach
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mahomes shouldn’t rush to return to the game: favre
nutrition
the connection between breast cancer and nutrition
the connection between diet and breast cancer
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hawthorne: how i balance my son’s sweet tooth with a healthy school lunch bag 
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researchers believe this salty snack can help slow aging process
athletic woman eating a healthy fruit bowl while sitting on floor in the kitchen at home
fibermaxxing explained: why nutrition experts support this tiktok trend
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how eating the right breakfast can kick-start your metabolism
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'thoughts of food consume everything:' why eating disorders are rising, and what to do about it
heather keller, a registered dietitian who has created a program aimed at improving the dining experience in long term care facilities.
how can nl improve nutrition in long-term care facilities?
top view of four people having dinner together while sitting at the rustic wooden table
why the 'perfect' diet depends on you
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fitness
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what does your vo2 max score tell you about your fitness?
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can you bank the health benefits of exercise?
young mother working out at home on a mat with baby. interior of a cozy sunny nursery room. woman practicing yoga together with child.
new guideline for postpartum moms validates challenges and benefits of exercise
personal trainer assisting sportswoman with her rehabilitation treatment at health club
bringing exercise into depression care: why it’s critical to equip practitioners with the right tools
millennial african american man leading friends hiking single file uphill on a path in countryside
beating the summer slump: how to stay on top of your fitness this summer season
four people of mixed ethnicities hold the warrior pose in a sunlit, minimalist yoga studio, showcasing concentration and balance
how uhn and the canada india foundation are innovating care models through the power of yoga
sporty couple running up stairs outdoors on sunny day, back view
will walking 10,000 steps a day improve your sex life?
sleep
chronic insomnia op-ed
opinion: insomnia deserves modern medicine
kat kerr sitting on a couch. young women posing for a photo sitting on a couch.
‘i’ve never had that luxury’: for people with insomnia, sleep is never simple
in the lounge zone. colleagues spending time in the lounge zone in the office
workplace design and how it influences health
african american woman in bed trying to sleep. looking up with little expression.
the 'rabbit hole' of chronic insomnia: sleepless nights and short-term solutions
woman looking up at the ceiling unable to sleep
tired out? ikea study reveals canadians among the world’s most sleep-deprived 
sleepless african american woman sitting in bed at night, she is stressed and unable to sleep
how to get a good night's sleep: consistency is key and trends are temporary
tired bored teenage school boy sleeping at desk in classroom
why daylight savings time can be more trouble for teens
senior woman using cpap machine to stop choking and snoring from obstructive sleep apnea with bokeh and morning light background.
study reveals diabetes drug as potential treatment for obstructive sleep apnea
concussion fix
concussion recovery is a long and complicated process
“i want to encourage people to think about diet quality to support their mental health,” says study leader dr. monique aucoin, nd.
new study looks at whether improving your nutrition can impact anxiety
dr. maille devlin is a toronto-based registered naturopathic doctor practising virtually across ontario.
don’t let cold and flu win this season: support your immunity with these power moves
eve tsouknidas - middle aged women looking off into the distance
an integrative approach to cancer treatment can help patients cope with symptoms and side effects
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aging
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'we deserve care' campaign: closing the care gap for adults with down syndrome
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dementia could become top killer in canada as population ages
senior woman, portrait and smile with anti aging treatment,
chronological vs. biological age: what really defines how old you are
trump vein condition chronic venous insufficiency
how alarming is trump's vein condition? here's what the white house said about his diagnosis
undated photo of vancouver cycling without age society volunteer (unnamed) with kitsilano's helen mazurek, 84, her husband jerzy and dog wee angus sitting in a trishaw.
how a group of vancouver volunteers is helping older adults reconnect with the outdoors—one ride at a time
mental health
behaviour science self monitoring for better health results
how behavioural science can improve clinical trials and empower patient health
young woman journaling thoughts in notebook
kogos: have repetitive, unwanted thoughts? write them down    
halloween mental health benefits
how celebrating halloween can be good for your mental health
psychiatrist or medical doctor (gynecologist) consulting and diagnostic examining woman patient's health in clinic office or hospital health service center
higher rates of disability a major issue for indigenous peoples living off reserve
above angle of unhappy teenage girl with cellphone reading cyberbullying messages in social networks while suffering from insomnia at night
chatgpt is no therapist: how using ai in place of traditional therapy can be harmful
woman in the dark scrolling through her phone. woman lying in bed scrolling on phone.
doomscrolling: how negative news feeds take a toll on health and well-being
a couple, man and woman, sitting on a couch with their arms folded behind their heads. relaxing together on a couch.
mastering the art of doing nothing
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