Tag: sick
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Isolation, Loneliness and Your Health
Humans are social creatures by nature. We’ve evolved this way out of necessity as being alone in centuries past would challenge one’s ability to survive. We needed each other for protection and acquiring food. Nowadays the threats from isolation are not as apparent, but social isolation and loneliness are still detrimental to your health. Despite…
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Exercise and the Immune System
We know regular exercise can prevent type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. It can also add years to your life. But what about that pesky cold or flu? Can exercise prevent the sniffles and other infections? Is there a relationship between exercise and the immune system? Historically, exercise has been blamed for both…
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If I talk, will my doctor listen? (Part 2)
When I think about the doctors I’ve had, the ones I think highly of are the ones who listened to me, answered my questions and took time to explain what the problem is. I also recall the doctors who I have a not so fond memory of. In university, I broke my tailbone. At the…
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If I talk, will my doctor listen? (Part 1)
Throughout life there are numerous things we all have to do that we may hate or are just plain scared of doing: annual taxes, choosing paint colours for our house, public speaking, and seeing our doctor. Going to see a doctor can be a nerve-wracking experience. For small things, it may just be an inconvenience…