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Canadian food testing, the gap in product-level results, and Button Health’s planned independent testing of everyday foods from local suppliers.
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Moving Less, Losing Strength: Women, Midlife and GLP-1s
How reduced activity and the menopause transition affect muscle, and how to protect your strength while losing weight on a GLP-1 medication.
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Can Walking Around Toronto Help Prevent Diabetes?
New research suggests that short bursts of activity built into ordinary life may help lower type 2 diabetes risk. Here is what the study found, what it did not, and how to use it sensibly.
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Toronto Keeps Having the World's Worst Air. Here's What Wildfire Smoke Does to You
For three straight days in July 2026, Toronto had the worst air quality on the planet. Here is what wildfire smoke actually does to your lungs and heart, who is most at risk, and when the cough is a reason to see a doctor.
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Toronto Summer Sun: More Than Just Vitamin D
Sunlight does more than make vitamin D. It lowers blood pressure through your skin and sets your body clock, and Toronto only gets a few months to collect it.
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The Bloodwork You've Been Meaning to Get
You track your sleep, your steps, and your macros. A basic blood panel tells you more about your health than all of them combined.
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The Doctor Visit You Keep Putting Off
Why waiting until something feels wrong is the most expensive way to manage your health. What actually happens at a periodic health visit, and what your doctor is looking for.
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The Fall That Changes Everything
Why falls are the leading cause of injury in older Canadians, and the surprisingly simple things that prevent them. Bone health, balance, and what your doctor should be checking.
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What to Expect During a Sleep Study
Learn what happens during a sleep study, how to prepare, and what conditions can be diagnosed. A comprehensive guide to polysomnograms and sleep testing in Toronto.
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