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Ozempic is everywhere and that's triggering for people in recovery from eating disorders, specialists say
People in recovery from eating disorders and clinicians who treat them say the proliferation of drugs like Ozempic for weight loss puts patients at risk of relapse.
Why you might be paying more for vintage clothes
Normally a refuge of affordability, thrift enthusiasts and shop owners alike say thrift store prices have been steadily climbing along with everything else.
'Meno TikTok' heats up as women seek better perimenopause info on social networks
Videos with the menopause hashtag have recorded more than a billion views on Tiktok, as some women say their doctors aren't providing the support they need.
Some Canadians are microdosing magic mushrooms for their mental health, but research on benefits is slim
Some people, including so-called soccer moms, say microdosing gives them a feeling of well-being without "an experience where your entire day is shot because now you're hallucinating," said Amanda Siebert, author of Psyched: Seven Cutting-Edge Psychedelics Changing the World.
Here's how parents can prevent their teens from drinking too much
With experts warning of the health risks of consuming alcohol, parents searching for strategies to keep their teenagers from drinking excessively or at all have lots of options, according to a leading Canadian addiction specialist.
Can't sleep? Many natural products promise help but likely don't deliver, says sleep doc
While some experts question how well these products work, people who are desperate for a little rest — especially as they prepare to lose an hour when clocks move forward for daylight time this weekend — are willing to try just about anything.
Why researchers say close friendships are key to good health
Reaching out to a friend you haven’t seen that much over the past three years may actually be beneficial to your health, according to Canadian researchers.
How much do Canadians judge people for their accents? Experts say it starts early on
It’s not uncommon to encounter someone who speaks English with a non-local Canadian accent, but people who come from other countries can still face judgment for the way they speak.
These Canadians with ADHD are finding acceptance and understanding online
As is common for people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, 27-year-old Maylee Bossier of Chatham, Ont., said she had long put off making an appointment to get a diagnosis, as recommended by her therapist. Then the pandemic hit.
Want a healthier, easier workout? Look to Finland for the answer
Walking is great exercise on its own, but researchers at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute have found that the simple addition of poles can provide even more health benefits.