Monthly Archives: November 2023

Living With ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a rare disease — it afflicts only about 3,000 Canadians. So while it may not touch the lives of most, for those newly diagnosed, finding reliable information, knowing where to go, who to talk … Continue reading

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When our cave-dwelling ancestors’ lean genes collide with today’s food, what could go wrong?

Almost two in three adults and one in three children and youth are overweight or living with obesity in this country, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Nearly all of them would have heard at one point in … Continue reading

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Diagnosed with diabetes? You’re now a member of a BIG club

You’ve been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and you’re a little stunned, not to mention stressed. What do you do? Who do you see? What medications will you need? How will this change your life? It can all be overwhelming … Continue reading

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