Stark gender differences exist in seeking out both physical and mental health care. Understanding how and why these gender differences exist and how professionals and policymakers can better identify those who are less likely to seek care will help them develop targeted strategies to encourage people to do so. The implications of a 2016 Canadian … Continued
When you were younger, chances are you had more friends than you knew what to do with. Through school, sports, clubs, and common interests, you gravitated to people with similar interests, and they naturally gravitated to you. It was easy. You just showed up. Your life then became more complex: a career, a partner, kids, … Continued
Six out of 10 Canadians feel regularly dehydrated, according to recent surveys, and the summer heat increases your risks of dehydration. But there’s more to staying hydrated than simply drinking tap water. From trending waters such as alkaline water to novel hydration techniques, ensuring you’re hydrated is key for overall wellness, immune health, injury prevention, … Continued
The work Elijah Goerzen does as a farmer conjures times past. His Deep Roots Farm, set in Maple Ridge, BC, is small by modern Canadian farming standards. The eight-acre parcel near Vancouver is worked by hand rather than machine, resulting in healthy, nutrient-rich soil that’s fertile ground for vegetables to grow and for beneficial organisms, … Continued
A cancer diagnosis is life changing. Whether it’s someone you love or a personal diagnosis, it’s a moment in time that no one forgets. And, unfortunately, this diagnosis has touched all of us in some way―a sad fact of this disease. The ripple effects of cancer are far-reaching, a wave that crashes into lives in … Continued