Health Insight
Managing Illnesses
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For Women With Rheumatic Disease, Family Planning and Health Planning Go Hand in Hand
Ankylosing spondylitis informs every aspect of Jennifer Gauthier's life. Read her story, from an early arthritis diagnosis — to motherhood.
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Untreated, Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Be Devastating — With Proper Treatment, There’s Hope
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that affects about 1% of Canadian adults. The physical effects go well beyond the common finger stiffness.
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Remission From Pain: The New Story of Rheumatoid Arthritis
The world of rheumatoid arthritis has changed a lot in the last couple of decades. A cure remains out of reach, but remission is here to stay.
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Did You Know? Oral Health Is Essential for Total Health
Did you know that what happens in your mouth may also impact your overall health? Visit your dental hygienist and maintain good oral hygiene habits.
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Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada Releases New Video: “Cardiac Stories of Survival”
The Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada's latest video, "Cardiac Stories of Survival," features the journeys of life-threatening cardiac event survivors.
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Canada’s Migraine Problem: An Expert Perspective
Everyone gets headaches — not everyone gets migraines. Learn the difference and understand just how disabling migraines can be.
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The Real-World Impact of Migraine
For how common and disabling migraine are, it’s shocking how little we talk about the impact this condition has on individuals and society as a whole.
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I Live with Dementia. Let Me Help You Understand
My name is Tanis Rummery. I have vascular dementia, but you can’t tell that by looking at me. I’m not afraid to tell people so I can get the help I need.
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Scientists Make a Revolutionary Breakthrough in the Fight Against Cancer
IntelliStem, a Toronto-based biotechnology company, made a revolutionary breakthrough that successfully targets and kills cancer — minus the sticker shock.
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When Daffodils Bloom, Hope Grows for People Affected by Cancer
Through their annual Daffodil Campaign each spring, the Canadian Cancer Society raises funds to help people with cancer live their lives more fully.