Wendy Glauser

Are you thinking of eating a more plant-based diet in the year ahead? You’re not alone. There is a lot of buzz about choosing to go meatless a few times a week, or even considering adopting a wholly plant-based diet. That’s because plant-based diets are, in general, healthier than diets heavy on meat and dairy products. People who eat plant-based diets have lower risks of cancer, heart disease and diabetes. They’re also less likely to be obese.
But ‘plant-based’ doesn’t always mean healthy...

Attended conference on updates in the treatment and management of lymphoma in Canada, and wrote summaries of presentations by renowned experts in the field

A 3D nipple tattoo looks like a natural nipple and areola. Artistic effects like shading and highlighting give the tattoo a 3D look. People may need a 3D nipple tattoo to adjust the look of an existing nipple or to create a new one after breast surgery.
People may opt for a 3D nipple tattoo after:
Breast reconstruction surgery. People get this surgery after a mastectomy or other surgery to treat or prevent cancer. This is the most common reason for a nipple tattoo.
Breast reduction surgery. I...

Many older Americans wish to stay in their homes as they age. They want to avoid moving into retirement homes or long-term care. This is ‘aging in place.’
According to an AARP survey, 77% of people 50 and older want to stay home. But aging in place isn’t as easy as staying put. It takes careful planning to ensure seniors living independently stay happy and healthy.
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Wondering if you have the flu? Early flu symptoms can vary. Some people may have a cough as their first symptom, while other people will first notice fatigue, a headache, or a fever.

One telltale sign of the flu is how quickly symptoms develop.

In early March, Dr. Fayez Quereshy, Clinical Vice-President at University Health Network (UHN) and a surgical oncologist in the Sprott Department of Surgery, received a flurry of texts from colleagues in Italy and Spain warning him about COVID-19.

While many people think of epilepsy as one syndrome, it is actually an umbrella term for a range of different seizure disorders. The signs and symptoms of epilepsy can differ from person to person.

Are There Warning Signs of Epilepsy?
Doctors usually don’t make a diagnosis of epilepsy unless a person has had at least 2 “unprovoked” seizures that occur greater than 24 hours apart.

Each year, an estimated 300,000 Americans contract Lyme disease, the most common tick-borne illness. Though it’s easy to treat, Lyme disease can cause a range of awful symptoms. These range from flu-like symptoms to confusion and heart inflammation.
In short, you want to avoid it.

The constant beeping, talking, and overhead paging aren’t just an annoyance—they can lead to delirium, longer recovery times, and even sleeping pill addiction.