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Moderna vs. Pfizer: Why We’re Not Playing Favourites with COVID-19 Vaccines
Everything you need to know about the differences—or lack thereof—between Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, according to experts.
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Here’s What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Infertility
We spoke to an infectious disease specialist about whether the COVID-19 can affect your reproductive health.
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4 Ways the Pandemic Has Taken a Toll on Our Bodies
The pandemic has added so much more stress to our lives, and our bodies are reacting to it in many...
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How This BIPOC Mental Health Podcast Got Me Through Covid-19
A mental health podcast with meditation specifically for BIPOC helped me practice self-care and stay calm during the pandemic.
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7 Totally Normal Covid-19 Vaccine Side Effects to Be Ready For
A sore arm and flu-like symptoms are just some of the side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine—but reactions can vary...
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What You Need to Know About Blood Clots and COVID-19 Vaccines
Concerned about the risk of blood clots associated with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine? Canadian medical experts shed light on the...
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Post-Pandemic: Coping With the Anxiety of a Changed World
The pandemic isn't quite over, but many people are thinking ahead to post-pandemic life with a mixture of excitement and...
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Get the Vaccine, Drop the Guilt
How Gen Xer Hannah Sung got her shot in Toronto—and why she doesn't feel guilty about it.
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This Is Languishing—the Mental State Many of Us Are Experiencing Right Now
We spoke to a psychologist about the pervasive “bleh” feeling that's accompanied the pandemic. Plus, tips on how to break...
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10 Signs You’re Out of Shape
With all this time spent at home in quarantine, it's easy to feel like you're out of shape—but how can...
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14 Benefits of Walking for Just 15 Minutes
Walking is great for weight loss, but the benefits go far beyond—from higher energy and better mood to stress relief,...
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11 Fruits and Veggies to Buy Frozen
Fresh fruits and veggies are tasty, but are they healthier than the frozen kind? Here's the produce you're actually better...
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9 Common Tricks for Avoiding Germs That Actually Don’t Work
If you try to avoid germs by using your foot to flush public toilets or your knuckle to press elevator...
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13 Simple Habits to Naturally Boost Your Immune System
What you eat, your attitude, and the amount of exercise you get can help play a role in strengthening your...
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What Does a Post-COVID Economic Recovery Look Like for Women?
Throughout the pandemic, women have been 10 times as likely as men to fall out of the labour force. It’s...
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The Importance of Making Memories During Pandemic Life
Creating positive memories, when every day feels the same, can benefit your health.
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Going the Distance: How Covid Has Remapped Friendships
Will we remember how to be good social beings? Or have we lost things to that six-foot gulf that has...
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6 Reasons Women May Have More Covid-19 Vaccine Side Effects Than Men
Covid-19 vaccine side effects can include fever, chills, and pain at the injection site. Women are reporting more of these...
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What We Should Take Away From The Year of Covid
Hannah Sung talks to U of T’s Madeleine Mant about what we can’t forget going into the final stretch.
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How to Talk to Your Loved Ones About the COVID-19 Vaccines
Here’s how to have productive conversations with family members who are hesitant to get vaccinated.
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8 Women Share the Impact the Pandemic Has Had on Their Mental Health
‘I went from being the most organized person to someone who couldn’t make the simplest decisions.’
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Do UV Air Purifiers Really Work?
An UV air purifier claims to clean the air in your home and kill airborne viruses, like Covid-19, but how...
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Hayley Wickenheiser On What Working on the Frontlines of COVID-19 Has Been Like
'There’s a hyper alertness to everyday things. Everything is magnified.'
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How the Pandemic Helped Me Embrace Weight Gain and Intuitive Eating
I’ve gained a lot more than some weight. I’ve gained freedom from restriction, and space in my life to think...
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12 Frozen Foods You Should Avoid at All Costs
Nutritionists share the frozen foods you should avoid at all costs and which quick and healthy options they choose to...
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The Best Natural Hand Sanitizers Available in Canada
No soap and water? No problem. Here are the natural hand sanitizers worth carrying on you at all times.
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How to Move Ahead When the Tank Feels Empty
Aisha Ahmad leans on her experience working in disaster zones to reflect on the year that was.
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30+ Essentials Health Editors Got for Quarantine
In Lockdown 1.0, our editorial team compiled a list of the wellness, fitness, nutrition, self-care, and entertainment must-haves they stocked...