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General health
Athletic therapy: Not just for athletes
You don't need to be an athlete to benefit from athletic therapy. If something is wrong with your bones, ligaments and/or muscles, an athletic therapist can help!
Burnout
Can't break away from your responsibilities to take care of yourself? You could be at risk of burnout.
Combatting gender-based violence
Reported cases of gender-based violence are increasing. What can we do to address gender-based violence around us?
Dispensing fees at pharmacies – how do they work?
What is a dispensing fee and why do pharmacies charge them? Learn more about these costs, fee caps and why they can vary across pharmacies.
Exercising with chronic pain – advice from an expert
Exercise can help treat symptoms and prevent complications from chronic pain, including fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Get expert advice on the best exercises for each.
Expert advice on warming up and cooling down
It’s conventional exercise wisdom that you should warm up before physical activity and cool down afterward. But is this wisdom as simple as it sounds?
Expert advice to build shoulder strength
Your shoulders play a key role in your daily life and we have tips on how to improve your shoulder strength and stability.
Getting to the heart of cardiac rehabilitation
If you’ve recently had a heart attack or other cardiac event, you may be referred to cardiac rehabilitation. Learn more about what to expect on your road to recovery.
Getting to the point – a look at acupuncture
Acupuncture is nothing new – but a lot of Manitobans are still unfamiliar with what it can do for you. We spoke to an acupuncturist to learn how it works, what it treats and what the process looks like.
Heart failure – what you should know
Heart failure is one of the top reasons Canadians are hospitalized but many people don’t understand what it is. We talked to an expert to get the facts.
Indulging over the holidays: How to avoid and deal with overeating
Overeating during the holidays is common, but there are ways to prevent it or minimize the discomfort afterwards.
Injury prevention – a healthy balance
Improve your balance to help avoid slips and falls with these tips and exercises.
Making the transition back to the office – tips from a mental health expert
Returning to in-person work may not be easy on your mental health. Get some tips to make returning to the office easier on yourself.
Putting yourself first
Somehow, over the past few years, self-care has been turned into grand gestures and expensive vacations. But true self-care is something that can and should be done regularly.
Shedding light on osteopathy
Osteopathy is still a relatively unknown practice. What is it, and what can it do for you?
Spring cleaning for your mental health
Spring cleaning may not be your favourite thing to do, but there is a connection between this annual ritual and your mental health.
Taking control of your health – understanding naturopathy
We have a hunger to understand what is going on with our health and no longer want to just take a pill for this and that. Feel empowered with naturopathy.
The introvert and extrovert spectrum
Introvert or extrovert: It's not usually one or the other but somewhere on the spectrum. Where do you fall and how can you develop skills from the other end?
The therapeutic power of nature
Time in nature can lead to lower levels of stress, anxiety and depression and higher levels of well-being.
The value of volunteering
Volunteering not only helps those in need – it can also change your life for the better.
Three reasons to take a break this summer
If you think you're too busy with work to take your hard-earned vacation days, check out these three reasons to take a break this summer.
Too good to be true? Food trends explained
Fermented tea, milk alternatives, “impossible” meat – the grocery aisle has changed significantly over the past few years. But how do these trends stack up, nutrition-wise?
What is a psychologist and what services do they offer?
What exactly do psychologists do and what does treatment involve?
When trouble’s afoot, seek a podiatrist
Problems with our feet can have a severe impact on our quality of life. Learn how a podiatrist can help.