Category: Health Tips
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Desk stretches to reduce pain and injury
Do you sit at a desk for long periods during your work day? You're not alone. These desk exercises can help to prevent some of the strain and pain that
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Risks and signs of teen cannabis use
In advance of Canada’s legalization of recreational cannabis in October, we share some risks and signs of cannabis use, as well as strategies for parents to have an open conversation...
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Getting ready to leave the hospital
Planning to go home is an important part of a hospital stay. It should start when a patient is admitted for medical treatment, because there are lot of moving pieces to...
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HPV can cause six types of cancers – but it’s preventable
You may have heard about the human papillomavirus (HPV). the most common sexually transmitted infection that is known to cause cervical cancer...
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Don’t fall for it: Be cautious at heights
You might be surprised to learn that falls account for a significant number of annual visits to the regional trauma centre at Hamilton Health Sciences. Even...
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Pitfalls of the lifestyle ketogenic diet
You've probably heard of the ketogenic diet by now. This diet has been used as a treatment for epilepsy for a century, but lately, it has become a popular weight loss...
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