Patient Lifestyle

January does not set the tone for the rest of the year

Let's give ourselves—and our patients—some grace around reaching goals as the year begins.
Standing desks are bad for your health—new study

A new study from Australia involving over 83,000 participants found that prolonged standing may not improve heart health and could even increase the risk of certain circulatory problems.
Dramatic differences: Why do Black women face a higher maternal morbidity rate than their white counterparts?

Dr. Marjorie Dixon presented information on incidences of maternal preeclampsia as a marker for racial health disparities in pregnancy care at the Black Physicians’ Association of Ontario’s Women’s Health conference.
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Pharmacists launch hair-loss product with CBD and rosemary oils

Anushya Vijayaraghevan and Ajay Chahal have found a niche with older patients, often on multiple medications, who need more information about cannabis.
Is it ever OK for scientists to experiment on themselves?

Does self-experimentation raise ethical concerns? To answer this question, it is useful to return to first principles of research ethics.
Antihypertensives and eczematous dermatitis

Rates of eczematous dermatitis have been increasing among older adults.
Do Canadians need to balance between winter sunscreen vs. need for vitamin D?

But how much of an issue is this in the winter months?

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