Every January, we create new resolutions and goals with the intention of creating good habits (or breaking bad ones) and positive long term change. Whether you’re setting a fitness goal or a goal to eat healthier, below are a few quick tips that can help you on your journey...
Today we feature one of our health partner, Phyzio! Phyzio is an online virtual care platform that provides one-on-one attention with a physiotherapist within 24 hours...
Although the cause of Alzheimer's disease is unknown, it is thought that a healthy lifestyle can aid in reducing risk factors...
Today we highlight one of our health partners, Tranquility. Through their platform, Tranquility offers help with anxiety, depression, and...
As children across the country prepare to return to school, make sure your kids are feeling heard and supported supported as they...
During the hotter summer months it's important to make sure senior family members are keeping cool and staying hydrated...
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes red, itchy, scaly patches mostly on the elbows, knees and scalp, but it can also occur on the...
In Canada, the vaccine strategy has been to prioritize first doses and extend the time between first and second vaccine shots. This has...
Being a new mom can be both rewarding and stressful. For some, breastfeeding can be a challenging task to take on...
There are many benefits to weightlifting; it's good for your heart health, can lower cholesterol, helps with posture, and strengthen bones, just...
Taking care of ourselves can be hard work, especially when we have many obligations pulling us in different directions. Work, family,...
This week in part two, we get into short acting hormonal birth control. As the name implies, hormonal methods of birth control use...
High blood pressure is common among adults as we age, but it can present differently in men and women over the course of our lives...
Summer is officially in full swing, so don't forget to grab a hat and slather on the sunscreen before you go out...
June is Pride Month. It's a time when we celebrate diversity and LGBTQ+ communities, acknowledge their history and the hardships they have endured...
Stress is a normal reaction when changes occur; you may experience physical, emotional, or even intellectual responses...
There are many methods of birth control available; from the barrier method, the hormonal method, fertility awareness method, and sterilization. Today we focus specifically on the barrier...
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be a touchy subject for some, but it's important to be informed so you can make choices to better protect yourself...
We celebrate International Nurses Week every year during the week of May 12, which is also the birthday of Florence Nightingale...
On May 5th we celebrate World Pulmonary Hypertension Day. We aim to bring awareness to pulmonary hypertension (PH), a condition...
In 1982, International Dance Day was started by the International Dance Committee of the UNESCO International Theatre Institute. The date April 29th commemorates...
Every spring, many Canadians come down with runny noses, red, itchy, watery eyes, and congested sinuses. The culprit? Seasonal allergies...
The most common reason for ear pain is blockage of the passageway between the middle ear and the back of the throat. This passageway is called the Eustachian tube...
The coronavirus has affected children and youth directly and indirectly, with many feeling the impact of the pandemic on their mental wellbeing. Some of the challenges...
We've all experienced a headache a time or two, but do you know the difference between a headache and a migraine? Knowing the difference can help you find the correct relief...
All of us have felt stressed at some point in our lives, but we're not always clear about what the stress is...
Simple tasks can be daunting when you are a first time mother, and one common concern is breastfeeding. While it may seem straightforward, many women...
Anxiety is a debilitating feeling that can disrupt many simple day-to-day tasks. For some, they experience it more intensely than others....
February is Black History Month, and during this month we take time to celebrate the achievements of black Canadians who have contributed and done so much to shape Canada into the culturally and diverse...
If you've ever had back pain, you understand how one injury can limit so much of your day-to-day activities. Bending, lifting, squatting, and simply getting up out of your seat can all be challenging with a back injury...
It can be easy to get lost in the busyness of everyday life with so much going on around us. Add in the pull of technology to be constantly plugged in and it can feel like our minds...
For most people, keeping work and home life separate is easy if you're going into the office everyday, but for some, working from home makes separating work and home life a...
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Eating right, wearing sunscreen, and getting regular exercise are all important, but when it comes to mental health, a common view is that...
Did you know January is Alzheimer's awareness month? During this month we encourage you to learn more about dementia and share what you learn...
In Canada, we currently have two approved COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna. As of January 4th, a total of...
We can all agree this year has been a tough one. COVID-19 came storming in and threw everything upside down. Our idea of normal...
Christmas is almost upon us. Do you have a game plan ready for how to stay healthy during the holidays? With holiday treats out in abundance...
As we gear up for the holidays, it's tempting to meet up with friends and family that we haven't seen in a while. This may do more harm...
Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused...
We're in the midst of Movember, the time where nose ticklers (see: Ned Flanders), soup strainers, and cookie dusters...
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Second World War. On Remembrance Day in Canada...
Gridlocked on your urban commute, it's tempting to think that a quieter way of life...
Sex and gender are medical risk factors - men and women need to be treated differently....
Men around the globe have poorer health outcomes than women - and it's all down to lifestyle choices...
It happens around this time every year: The weather cools, children go back to school and coughs...
Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in Canada and the U.S. - and is rising...
When we at Bright.md started our conversations with MyCare MedTech Inc. about using GoeVisit...
Erectile dysfunction is a sensitive issue for any man to deal with and it is important to ...
As the days get warmer and brighter, there are a wealth of outdoor activities ...
There can be a lot of stigma and embarrassment when talking about...
Monitoring health and wellness should be a top priority for every woman...
Spring is in the air, which means warmer weather, brighter evenings and blooming flowers...
In this new age of remote access to products and services, healthcare should be...
People are talking about virtual healthcare! As it is a relatively new...
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