by Belinda Fontes | May 31, 2018 | Know
Most things in life have the potential for benefit or for harm, depending on the way we approach them. Alcohol and other drugs are no exception. Many people enjoy a drink at meals and social gatherings. Taking prescription drugs can be a health-preserving...
by Belinda Fontes | May 30, 2018 | Know
Attitudes towards the medicinal – and recreational – use of cannabis have changed dramatically over the past decades. An effective treatment for a growing number of medical issues, including glaucoma, chronic pain, seizures, muscle spasms, and nausea resulting from...
by Belinda Fontes | May 24, 2018 | Know
Laying awake for hours trying to fall asleep, waking up several times throughout the night, pushing yourself to stay awake or waking up early to get more work done: these are all common experiences. New studies show that on average, adults are not getting as much...
by Belinda Fontes | May 24, 2018 | Know
When seeking help about something as important as your own or your family’s health, it’s normal to feel nervous or less confident than usual. It can help to plan ahead, during and after a visit to a health care professional. Health Canada has developed a set of...
by Belinda Fontes | May 22, 2018 | Campus, Know
The global tobacco epidemic kills more than 7 million people each year, of which close to 900 000 are non-smokers dying from breathing second-hand smoke. Nearly 80% of the more than 1 billion smokers worldwide live in low- and middle-income countries, where the burden...
