Want to cut back on your drinking? Here’s some expert advice
The Dose25:32What should I know about how drinking can affect my health? It’s a tradition to raise a glass to toast the new year. And for most Canadians, that glass …
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Teens cut off from longtime therapists amid changes at Hamilton mental health clinic: ex-staff
This is Part 1 of an in-depth look at changes to a leading child and youth mental health clinic in Hamilton, and the impact they’ve had on families and mental …
Concern rises over number of Canadian seniors going lost or missing due to dementia
The number of older people reported missing in Canada is raising an alarm bell for advocates, who warn the problem will only get worse as the population ages and more …
Israel to open 2nd crossing to inspect Gaza-bound cargo
Israel on Monday said it will boost security screening of supplies being sent into the Gaza Strip in order to increase the volume of humanitarian aid. The Israeli military said …
Many Canadians experience hearing loss and don’t know it. Here’s how to prevent and treat it
The Dose25:41How can I prevent and treat hearing loss? Martha Perusse still remembers the day two decades ago when she wore hearing aids for the first time, at the age of …
In the bleak midwinter: Lightening your mood when dark days bring on seasonal depression
The Dose24:45How can I take care of my mental health through the dark months? Read Transcribed Audio As winter sets in and daylight fades earlier, you may be starting to …
Teens vs. coats: The generational quarrel that won’t chill out
It’s a cool fall day. The leaves have long disappeared, and there’s a thin, crunchy layer of snow on the grass — typical for autumn, but still, it’s a not-so-kind …
Why making video games accessible for disabled players is empowering — and good business
The Current25:57Making video games more accessible for disabled players Paul Lane was injured in a car accident in his 20s, leaving him unable to use his fingers. “I remember being in …
New research offers clues to what causes long COVID — fuelling hope for eventual treatments
This story is part of CBC Health’s Second Opinion, a weekly analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers on Saturday mornings. If you haven’t subscribed yet, you can …