Health tips

One of the first things new parents do when they get home from the hospital with their newborn is book an appointment with their family doctor or pediatrician. Getting your child checked regularly in their first few months is essential to their overall health and well-being.

Dry mouth is unpleasant. Although many people commonly associate dry mouth with how they feel when they wake up in the morning, for some, it is a lasting condition that can be very uncomfortable. It’s a condition that makes the mouth feel parched and can lead to difficulty eating and swallowing.

Close to 50,000 Canadians experience a stroke each year, and two-thirds do not make it to the hospital in time to receive the treatment they need to minimize its effects. These stats alone should be enough motivation for Canadians to better understand the signs of a stroke and take them seriously.

There is a common misconception that pregnancy is a time when women can eat whatever they want. It’s a time to enjoy their favourite foods. However, diet and wellness is just as important, if not more so, during pregnancy.

It’s important to give your body and mind time to decompress before going to sleep. This downtime helps you feel more relaxed, and it can help you fall asleep more easily and get a more restful sleep.

Alzheimer’s disease is a debilitating disorder that remains a mystery to the medical community. Even with millions in funding and research, a cure has yet to be found. In fact, the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease is on the rise.