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Alberta has the highest number of cases per capital city, with 1,944 cases. Before this outbreak, an average of 91 cases were reported annually in Canada. How many cases are there in BC? According to the latest report from the BC Center for Disease Control, there have been 337 cases of measles in BC in […]
Because as popular as pelvic floor health has become, Kegels certainly don’t feel glamorous… day in and day out… They’re repetitive, easy to forget, and usually at the bottom of your to-do list as you balance work, family, and life. So if you’ve completed pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT) and are wondering whether you should […]
It’s clear she doesn’t want people to just keep going when they feel burned out because that doesn’t help them. “The culture is ‘come in, be the best, persevere,’” she says of the approach she’s learned to champion. Instead, she’d like to see people take a step back, reflect and make time for self-care. “Burnout […]
Movember goals This month is all about focusing on the major challenges men face in their health, through awareness, research and support. The founders hope that every mustache grown and dollar donated will start a conversation that can make a difference. There’s often a stigma surrounding men’s health – physical and mental – and Movember […]
Because people still believe this misconception, the bias toward people with lung cancer, whether they smoke or not, leads to several problems in healthcare, including delayed diagnosis and stigma that makes it more difficult for people to seek help. It also paints a bleak picture for people with lung cancer who smoke, showing that the […]
This article was produced by the editors of Healthing with support from a grant from Wellspring Cancer Support. While Wellspring facilitated the production of this article, they had no editorial influence or control over its content, including review prior to publication. At 3 a.m., Matt Van Engelen was sitting on the couch with his wife […]
“The current research shows that if you do nothing, you get a concussion, you do bed rest, you do nothing, 30 to 40 percent of people will eventually experience persistent concussion symptoms,” he said. “With exercise you could cut that in half, so maybe you can reduce that to 15 to 20 percent.” Essentially, the […]
Emergency department wait times during flu season Wait times in Canada for an emergency physician will vary widely depending on the severity of the person’s health condition, how many people are waiting and how many beds are available. As mentioned above, the low number of beds in itself is an issue that leads to longer […]
Protect yourself against flu at any age In terms of age groups, children, especially those under two years of age, have an immune system that is still very immature. Their anatomy and airways are small, resulting in less lung capacity. “Dehydration is common. You can get ear infections. If you have a fever, you can […]
When we take our children to the hospital, we expect them to receive the best possible care. We believe their pain will be seen and addressed. We hope they come home feeling better. All too often, the area that is meant to heal them ends up causing damage. Research has shown that pain in children […]
