The stigma effect: how mental illness and size interfered with my cancer diagnosis
I am a 48-year-old female who has suffered from depression, acute anxiety, and an eating disorder most of my life.
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Revealed: The increase in Canada’s social value from getting more active
The benefits of engaging in sport and physical activity on an individual level may seem obvious, but if you add
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Optimal vaginal health during menopause
What is Menopause? Menopause is a transition that all women go through and the vagina is one part of the
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Advancing Anti-Aging Research
For a very, very long time, anti-aging drugs have been the bane of scammers, scoundrels and charlatans. Snake oil, if
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The Rise Against the “Bikini Body”
I have always adored the beach, but only recently have I been able to fully embrace it as a space of self acceptance and self love.
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Walking your way to better health
There is no question, it’s been a tough couple of years. COVID-19 brought a lot of uncertainty, impacted our physical health and mental well-being and eroded our social connections. In the meantime, Canadians became more sedentary.
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5 Tips to take the perfect gym selfie
Selfies are now part of our lives. Your followers are involved every step of the way, and you have to grace their lives accordingly with very good photos.
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Linda Bolton: from RN to entrepreneur, CEO and global nutrition advocate
Linda Bolton’s quick snapshot of her life describes the essence of a powerful and unlikely journey. “I started off as a nurse and became a CEO,” she says.
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Your greatest investment is health
The greatest investment you will ever make is the one you make on yourself and your own health. A recent global report on health and fitness has confirmed this.
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How ADHD Affects Women
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often presents itself differently in women than it does in men. It can present so differently that women with ADHD often live undiagnosed.
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