Today marks the first day of Substance Use Awareness Week in Manitoba. Bernadette Smith, Manitoba’s minister of housing, addictions and homelessness, and minister responsible for mental health, cited that Manitoba saw over 400 mental health and addictions-related deaths last year. “We can do better, and
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8 Times When Vitamins and Supplements May Be Good Self-Care
It’s no wonder that health food stores and supermarkets feature dietary supplements so prominently. In an analysis of data collected between 2017 and 2020, more than half of American adults age 20 and older acknowledged using dietary supplements in the previous 30 days, according to
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Kelowna clinic treats mental health issues with psychedelic drugs
The people behind a new health clinic in Kelowna are tackling mental health issues while battling a public perception problem at the same time. There are a lot of negative, preconceived notions when it comes to psychedelic drugs, but EntheoMed CEO Fraser Johnston says the
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A youth wellness hub opens its doors in Sudbury
Sudbury’s youth can now hang out, play, and access mental and physical health services all under one roof. A youth wellness hub is opening its doors at the YMCA downtown, and it will serve young people aged between 12 and 25 years old. Compass, an agency
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Experience Holistic Healing with Bentonville’s Deep Roots Chiropractic Health Center in Bentonville, AR
Deep Roots Chiropractic is alleviating physical ailments and fostering overall health and vitality in the Bentonville community. In the heart of Bentonville, Arkansas, a transformative health movement is underway with Deep Roots’ holistic chiropractic approach. Straying from traditional medical intervention, this pioneering institution offers a
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Limiting Obesity-Linked Isoleucine in Diet Promotes Healthy Aging
The mice study was led by researchers at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and published in the journal ). There’s a popular saying in some circles that “a calorie is a calorie,” but science shows that it may not be
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Power and Purse Strings – Mental Health Commission of Canada
A lack of economic awareness or control over one’s finances can have long-term impacts. We look at the link between intimate partner violence and money in the third article of our series for Financial Literacy Month. At the start of her marriage, Margaret Williams (a
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‘Chopped’ champion on how to prepare jellyfish for consumption, plus the health benefits of the sea jelly
Jellyfish, those gelatinous sea creatures often associated with stings and beachside encounters, might seem an unlikely candidate for a nutritious meal. However, these fascinating creatures offer surprising health benefits. They’ve been a delicacy in various cuisines for centuries. JELLYFISH ARE NOT THE ‘SIMPLE CREATURES’ ONCE
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