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Kids who go hungry are more likely to access care for mental health, substance use: Ontario study

Toronto resident Rhonda Miller knows how difficult it can be to afford the basic necessities. The 52-year-old lives in an apartment with her daughter and two granddaughters, who are nine and six. Rising rents and food prices mean Miller has to sometimes choose between paying her bills or buying groceries. “I leave the bills until …

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14 anti-inflammatory foods and why your body will thank you for them

14 anti-inflammatory foods + their body benefitsMarina Kositsyna – Getty Images Step away from the medicine cabinet (who are we kidding, it’s 2023 — medicine box/drawer), it’s official: anti-inflammatory foods are the best route to reducing inflammation in the body. What are the benefits of anti-inflammatory foods? An anti-inflammatory diet calms your immune system when …

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The world’s oldest dog, Bobi, is celebrating his birthday

A Portuguese farm dog called Bobi has been named the oldest living dog ever and his celebrating with a special party. The Rafeiro do Alentejo breed, who lives in the Leira district of Portugal, turns 31- years-old today. The pooch will enjoy a ‘very traditional’ Portuguese party this weekend on the family-run farm where he …

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Over 200,000 families ‘missing out on free food’

The findings come as households continue to face record of supermarket inflation. (Getty) More than 200,000 pregnant women and families with young children are missing out on free food payments available through a government scheme, according to new analysis. Only 64% of eligible people were receiving the Healthy Start payments in March 2023, according to …

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Guelph’s food mirage: Access to healthy food, but at what cost?

As grocery prices continue to rise, parts of Guelph are stuck in food miracles, where the neighborhood may have grocery stores nearby, but being able to purchase affordable healthy food is key to the illusion of food accessibility. Maude Stephany lives in a Guelph food mirage. Stephany and their family of three live downtown and …

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A healthy diet can protect the heart, but many are confused about what’s best, survey shows

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans. One in five people die from heart conditions in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Doctors say following a healthy diet and getting regular exercise can protect the heart, but a new national survey by the Cleveland Clinic suggests …

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Patient Centricity as the Future of Digital Health Management

Digital health is an all-encompassing term that refers to the care provided through eHealth and mHealth through advances in computing sciences. Challenges or Gaps in Traditional Care Major technological challenges faced by the healthcare industry have got to do with data processing, cybersecurity, and providing a user-friendly experience. However, advancements in each of these fields …

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