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Wellness Reading

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Woman holding out heart shape made with her hands in front of her chest.
3-5
 min
2/2/2023

Maintain A Healthy Heart

Heart health is something we often take for granted, but it's crucial to our overall well-being. Read more to learn a few simple tips to maintain a healthy heart.

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2/2/2023
Sick woman laying on couch blowing nose.
3-5
 min
7/12/2022

Flu Vaccine: Should I, Or Shouldn't I?

There seems to be no shortage of advise in dealing with the flu and the flu shot. Read to learn more about the flu vaccine and if it's right for you.

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7/12/2022
Doctor sitting at desk holding a white head shape made from paper with a red brain symbol.
3-5
 min
27/10/2022

What Can Help Prevent A Stroke?

Although you can't turn back time, or change your family history, there are other stroke risk factors that you can control. Discover some steps that may help lower your chances of having a stroke.

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27/10/2022
Man holding harm while suffering from joint pain.
3-5
 min
12/10/2022

Symptoms Associated With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Did you know that inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis can lead to symptoms that affect vision, hearing, heart disease, dementia, breathing, and oral health? Learn what to look out for and how to keep symptoms in check.

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12/10/2022
Retired couple sitting by the sea side.
3-5
 min
13/9/2022

Medication Management Tips While Traveling

Like millions of Canadians, you need to travel with some form of medication, and managing complex medication schedules can be overwhelming. Consider these tips in preparation for your travels!

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13/9/2022
Woman relaxed sitting outside on bench drinking with coffee with her dog.
3-5
 min
15/8/2022

Relax With Medication Synchronization

If you have a busy schedule, it can be extra difficult to remember to take your medication at the correct time. And for seniors who have a difficult time remembering to take their medications, then what? Not to mention how hard it is to remember when to take multiple medications or why they are prescribed. There's a solution.

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15/8/2022
Little girl holding up half eaten watermelon.
3-5
 min
27/7/2022

Family-Friendly Ways To Stay Cool This Summer

Ah, summer… Everything comes alive during this season. We think of travelling and planning fun adventures with the family. But summer is the hottest season of the year, as we generally get above-average temperatures on a regular basis. So, how can you keep yourself and your family safe while having fun in the sun?

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27/7/2022
Thermometer raised to the sky displaying a hot temperature.
3-5
 min
22/7/2022

Beat The Heat And Stay Active This Summer

Summer is a great time for being active. But if you're not careful, you can end up suffering from a heat-related health condition such as a heat stroke, heat exhaustion or extreme dehydration, all of which can greatly derail you from your fitness goals. Fortunately, there are ways to safely work out, even on the hottest days of the summer!

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22/7/2022
Water movement
3-5
 min
24/6/2022

Myths About Hydration

Most of us realize that keeping hydrated is crucial for health and wellness, but there is much antiquated advice and myths on the subject. With this in mind, let’s take a look at some of the myths about Hydration!

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24/6/2022
Flushed man feeling hot in front of a fan.
3-5
 min
7/6/2022

Let’s Talk Male Menopause

Most people think that menopause is something that is a women-only condition that includes hot flashes and mood swings. But in fact, many men go through something very similar themselves that can produce many of the same symptoms as female menopause such as depression, irritability, weight gain and even hot flashes.

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7/6/2022
Depressed man sitting in dark tunnel with light shinning at the end.
5-7
 min
26/5/2022

Depression – Who Does It Affect?

Depression can affect anybody; young or old, rich, or poor, man or woman. It is a disease that affects every aspect of a person’s life, not just a mood one can get over. Because depression seems to be linked to change, certain groups of people are at risk more often than others.

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26/5/2022
Man look searching through his medicine cabinet filled with prescription drugs.
3-5
 min
14/4/2022

Spring Clean Your Medicine Cabinet

It’s time for spring cleaning! And this includes your medicine cabinet. If you’re not using Pillway to help manage your medication routine, then it’s likely that you have old prescription bottles or medicine that are just collecting dust and may cause us harm. Here are some tips to help clean out your medicine cabinet.

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14/4/2022
Low GI diet food for diabetics with a blood sugar testing device.
3-5
 min
13/4/2022

Managing Diabetes With Food

When you are diagnosed with diabetes, it's natural to have questions about what food to eat. Each person with diabetes is different and there is no single diet that suits everyone. But as food is key to managing diabetes, here are some tips that you can use to help you make healthier food choices.

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13/4/2022
Woman falls asleep on bed while looking at laptop computer.
3-5
 min
23/3/2022

5 Simple Tips To Improve Your Sleep

Does this sound like you? Restless nights and weary mornings? A lack of sleep not only wreaks havoc on our mood but can also have serious effects on our health. If you've been having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, try implementing these 5 simple tips into your daily routine.

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23/3/2022
Upset woman feeling tired sitting on couch
3-5
 min
28/2/2022

Caregiver Burnout

Burnout doesn’t just come from stress from work. It can come from caring for a sick relative or an elderly parent. Sound familiar? If this sounds like something you’re going through read more to find ways that can help.

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28/2/2022
Very happy woman with arms out, smiling at confetti falling.
5-7
 min
18/2/2022

Key To Finding Happiness

Why do we neglect the ones we care most about at times in our lives when the daily grind and stress get too much? Why do we take out our frustrations and disappointments on those that have been most present for us and most supportive to us? Read more to uncover the reasons why and learn how to show love to your loved ones.

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18/2/2022
Woman with brunette extends her hands out in the air toward the rising sun.
5-7
 min
19/1/2022

Turn Your Resolutions Into Long-term Habits!

Given the significant upward trend in the consumption of alcohol over the last two years, there has been no time more critical than January 2022 to begin to make a decisive and permanent change toward healthier habits. Find out how.

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19/1/2022
Compassionate woman providing help to woman under emotional distress.
3-5
 min
13/1/2022

Supporting Someone With Depression

Sometimes, the best way to talk about depression is just to blurt it out. All too often, people feel ashamed about their depression and believe they should be able to overcome it with willpower alone. But the truth is, with the right treatment approach, the person you care about can get better. Find out what you can do to help.

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13/1/2022
Family ill with flu at home.
3-5
 min
8/12/2021

Is It Covid-19, Cold, Or A Flu?

How many times has this happened to you? Someone coughs or sneezes which immediately has you in a state of panic! While you oh so gracefully try to back away from this person and their germs, you’re thinking, “Did I just get exposed to Covid-19?” Read more to find out how you and your family can stay healthy and safe this year from Covid-19, Cold and Flu.

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8/12/2021
Top view of senior woman with laptop lying outdoors on terrace, resting.
5-7
 min
16/12/2021

Learn To De-Stress

Stress management... at first glance may seem like one more difficult task requiring your time and energy, but the fact is that stress management doesn’t need to be difficult. The everyday ‘happenings’ of life can be and are stressful for many of us... so how is it that some of us are so much better at managing these than others? Discover some simple and effective ways to manage your stress by Dr. Mojgan Namazi.

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16/12/2021
Happy older couple on the beach.
3-5
 min
11/11/2021

Going South For The Winter!

If you're going on vacation, you can’t forget your meds. Bringing them along can be complicated, especially if you're going overseas. How do you pack your pills? Can you stay on your dosing schedule? Will there be problems with security?

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11/11/2021
Glass of alcohol with a vial of medication knocked over in the foreground. Pills have spilled out across the table.
3-5
 min
22/10/2021

Alcohol Interactions With Medicines

Many medicines can be affected by alcohol. This includes prescription, non-prescription and natural or herbal medicines.

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22/10/2021
Middle-aged woman leaning over in pain. One hand is covering her forehead and other is holding her stomach.
3-5
 min
6/12/2021

Living With Gastroparesis

Gastroparesis is a disease in which your stomach does not empty properly. This can lead to symptoms of heartburn, nausea, vomiting, and feeling full sooner when eating.

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6/12/2021
Three people are standing at pharmacy counter. A female pharmacist helps a female customer with a payment transaction. A man stands behind the female customer waiting to be served.
3-5
 min
6/12/2021

Why Does It Take So Long To Get Your Prescription Filled?

You're given a prescription from your doctor. You decide to take it to a pharmacy and wait for it in-store. You drive to a pharmacy, walk in, lurk around the counter until the person speaking with the pharmacy technician leaves, and you "place your order," announcing that you will wait for it.

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6/12/2021
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