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How to Manage Work and Caregiving During COVID-19
Debbie Franchuk shares 5 tips for working family caregivers who are looking for a little balance — and maybe even assistance — during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A Smart Way to Age Comfortably in the Home You Love
HomeEquity Bank’s CHIP Reverse Mortgage and CHIP Health allow Canadians over 55 to achieve financial freedom and live retirement their way.
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Solving the Challenges of Social Isolation in Older Adults
Tapestry is countering social isolation by providing vibrant and thriving communities where seniors can lead highly-engaged and socially-connected lives.
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Protecting Progress of Vaccination Throughout Life
Jane Barratt from the International Federation on Ageing explains why now is the time to end immunization inequity in Canada.
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Fernando Pisani Speaking Out about Colitis
Retired NHL player Fernando Pisani was living his dream as a professional hockey player when he was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. His instincts were to wait until the symptoms had passed, but when they kept reoccurring, he knew he had to speak up. Mediaplanet spoke with Pisani about his life with colitis and raising awareness for others who may be suffering in silence.
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Is It IBS or IBD? A Simple Stool Test Zeroes in on the Answer
LifeLabs’ Fecal Calprotectin stool test lets patients and practitioners confidently rule out inflammatory causes for chronic diarrhea.
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Bowel Disease in the NBA: Larry Nance Jr.’s Fight with Crohn’s
NBA player Larry Nance Jr. discusses his experiences with Crohn’s disease and his foundation, Athletes vs. Crohn’s and Colitis.
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Misdiagnosed: Could Your Painful Skin Condition Be HS?
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) negatively impacts quality of life due to delays in diagnoses and treatment and suffering with pain for many Canadians.
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Improving Health Literacy to Curb COVID-19 Transmission
In order to curb the spread of COVID-19 today, health officials need to follow some simple rules to ensure facts prevail on social media networks.
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Vitamin D: Why You Need It and How to Get It
Vitamin D gets a lot of attention these days for its role in supporting overall health, bone density, and immunity. How important is it, and are you getting enough?