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Mindfulness, meditation and self-compassion – a clinical psychologist explains how these science-backed practices can improve mental health
Studies show that consistent meditation practice is key. pixdeluxe/E! via Getty ImagesMindfulness and self-compassion are now buzzwords for self-improvement. But...
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Obesity in children is rising dramatically, and it comes with major – and sometimes lifelong – health consequences
Knowing how to talk to kids about healthful eating is key. MI PHAM/UnsplashIn the past two decades, children have become...
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The best drugs for stopping smoking that you probably can’t have – new review
Mita Stock Images/ShutterstockWhen so much time and effort goes into developing the best medical treatments, we expect them to be...
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Health Canada should be transparent about how it’s monitoring drug safety
When regulatory agencies like Health Canada approve a new drug, they require the drug company to continue monitoring the product's...
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Working in an office can harm your health – depending on where it is and the length of your commute
Commuting more than five hours per week had a number of negative consequences. Tania Volosianko/ ShutterstockIn the past year, a...
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Arcturus: what to know about the new COVID variant, omicron XBB.1.16
CROCOTHERY/ShutterstockA new COVID variant XBB.1.16, or “Arcturus”, has now been identified in at least 34 countries including the UK. Arcturus...
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Black mothers trapped in unsafe neighborhoods signal the stressful health toll of gun violence in the U.S.
The stress of experiencing high levels of community violence harms entire families. skynesher/E+ via Getty ImagesBlack mothers are the canaries...
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Thousands of unknown viruses discovered in baby poo – why this is not necessarily a bad thing
An international team of scientists who spent five years studying the poo of 647 Danish babies found something astonishing. The...
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Four things you need to know about having a caesarean section
It's worth speaking to your doctor early in your pregnancy if you think a caesarean is right for you. Prostock-studio/...
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Concussion: almost half of people still show signs of brain injury after six months
Our study found changes in the way the thalamus functioned in people who'd had concussion. SciePro/ ShutterstockAround 56 million people...
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