Even pregnant women are judged for gaining weight
People often assume that because weight gain is a natural part pregnancy, women aren’t stigmatized for it. That's not true.
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Weir: Stress and lack of sleep makes hormones harder to manage
Before blaming fatigue, anxiety and moodiness on perimenopause, have you checked your stress?
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If you're a man, you don't think about quitting residency: Study
Just three per cent of men worry about about training opportunities, compared to almost 50 per cent of women.
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Weir: Women deserve a lifetime of healthy sex
A healthy sex life is important for stress management, self-confidence and optimism. Plus, you deserve it.
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Weir: Don't base decisions on outdated info
Don't be too quick to write off hormone therapy. It can not only improve quality of life, but can also be good for your brain, bone, breast and heart.
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Reopening B.C.: Adapting to new normal in personal services means new habits, safeguards
“The biggest change? It’s probably just ensuring all the protocols are followed. It’s a matter of repetition and learning new habits and learning to work with the new normal.” — Chris Motiu, co-owner of Davie Village Registered Massage Therapy
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Plastics may affect infants' developing cognition
Specific phthalates have already been shown to interfere with the development and function of hormones in the body
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Can't sleep? Boredom may be the culprit
Looking for entertainment or distraction at night might cause us to ignore specific goals - like bedtime.
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What it feels like: Living with an eating disorder
Thirty-nine year old Anne lost her children because of an eating disorder. Here's what she wants you to know.
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Pandemic linked to 6 unhealthy eating behaviours
Eating disorders are on the rise, as well as a range of habits such as mindless eating, eating more and eating to cope.
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Job strain, social stress linked to heart disease risk
Psychosocial stress — often resulting from living within challenging environments — can have a significant affect on women’s health.
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