Prevention

Scrap the Pap

We need to switch from traditional Pap testing to oncogenic HPV screening to save hundreds of lives and prevent thousands of cases of cervical cancer. The longer we put off switching, the more we needlessly put people at risk.

Promoting your heart health promotes your brain health

Every five minutes, heart disease, stroke and related conditions take a life in Canada. However, 80 per cent of premature heart disease and stroke is preventable. Here's how to avoid these debilitating conditions.

When it comes to breastfeeding, we should practice what we preach

As medical professionals, we encourage breastfeeding in our patients, so why do hospitals make it so hard to breastfeed at work?

Has the pandemic taught us the value of prevention?

Has the pandemic, which showed us the importance of preventive measures like social distancing, taught us a larger lesson about the importance of preventing injuries that cut lives too short and cost us too much?

We all need somewhere ‘to go’: Paucity of public washrooms is clogging up efforts to get outside and stay safe

During the pandemic, being physically active outside is crucial to staying healthy and safe. But how can we enjoy the outdoors without public washrooms?

Pandemic, winter taking toll on Canadians’ mental health

Despite winter’s darkest days shortening, the vaccine rollout underway and restrictions lowering daily COVID-19 case counts, the pandemic is taking an ever-increasing toll on Canadians’ mental health.

Intermittent Fasting: Changing the tides of dementia

IF has been shown to be an effective intervention against obesity, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer. But what about dementia?

It’s time to get moving, Canada

Canada recently allocated $100 billion over 3 years to kickstarting the economy - but it is not investing in promoting exercise, which can improve our health, healthcare system and the economy.

Virtual reality can help older Canadians overcome toll of lockdowns

Listen up! Global Handwashing Day really matters this year

Economic abuse: The disproportionate impacts on Black women

COVID crackdown: Fines are fine but bring on norm entrepreneurs

Be wary of ‘game-changers:’ Use drugs wisely and safely

Quarterbacking healthcare: The central role of family doctors

Is an apple a day really good for you? Deciphering what’s healthy and what’s not

Is an apple a day really good for you? Deciphering what’s healthy and what’s not

Fighting food insecurity during and after a pandemic

Five steps to contain the next outbreak

Simple ‘miracle cure’ for many conditions is available to all

Are you eating more and moving less during the COVID-19 pandemic?