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What does someone with heart disease look like? A stressed out CEO? A smoker over 50? Whatever image came to your mind, chances are it was of a male. We think of heart disease as a male problem, but did you know that more women die of heart disease than men? It's now...

Recent years have seen a growing awareness of mental health issues, and, thankfully, more open conversations about addressing psychological challenges. However, many people remain unaware of new, exciting research on the connection between gut health and mental...

If weight loss and a healthier lifestyle are at the top of your list of goals for 2024, you’re not alone. Many people start out the new year vowing to drop some pounds – but not all succeed. This may be due to an underfunctioning metabolism - the rate at which we burn...

Do you have big plans for January? Many of our patients say they’d like to take control of their health in the new year and that often includes losing some extra pounds. However, it’s always important not to get caught up in the numbers on the scale. Instead, a good...

December brings festive parties, fun times with family, favourite traditions… and stress. How much stress? According to a Healthline survey, the combination of joy and pressure that makes up the month of December means that more than 60% of us find the holiday season...

Not so shockingly, men are less likely than women to visit a healthcare provider when they’re sick. And often they wait until a medical issue has become serious before they do anything about it. Some of this tendency may be that men are less likely to ask for help in...

If you are someone who experiences one of the two most common forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, you will know that the pain and disruption caused by these disorders can wreak havoc on your life, affecting relationships,...

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can impact many aspects of a woman’s health, from her moods, to her weight, to her chances of conception. This surprisingly common condition can be difficult to diagnose and treat. That’s partly because conventional medicine...

Are you feeling burnt out and overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Let’s face it: We’re all busy, dealing with endless to-do lists and struggling to balance it all. The result is often a day-to-day life that feels too hectic. We feel pulled away from the things that matter...

Did you know your blood pressure could be out of control without you even knowing? High blood pressure is a major contributor to heart disease, and the chronic stress, poor diet and immobility that has become normal for many of us tend to contribute. When the way your...