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Health Features

Diabetes: Preventable, Manageable Diabetes: Preventable, Manageable
There is an epidemic of diabetes throughout the western world. That most alarming statement, however, is balanced by a piece of very good news. Unlike other epidemics, this one is controllable - and prevention is within our grasp. All it takes is attention to exercise and diet, and a vigilant attitude towards maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle.
Cutting Your Cancer Risk - Part 1 Cutting Your Cancer Risk - Part 1
Does reducing the number of cancer deaths around the world by a third sound like a lofty goal? Nine simple lifestyle changes could do just that and have a dramatic impact on cancer's death toll, according to a recent study. Here's what all of us can do to cut the risk and take control of our health.
Mental Health Matters: Understanding Mental Health Mental Health Matters: Understanding Mental Health
Life is full of ups and downs, and most of us will go through times when we feel stressed, sad, or worried. But if you find that you are constantly stressed or feeling down, and if these feelings are interfering with your daily life, consider seeking help by talking to your doctor.

Experts

Beverly Beuermann-King
Beverly Beuermann-King is a stress and wellness expert with training and education in psychology, sociology, management and adult education. She is the designer and professional facilitator for the Work Smart Live Smart™ workshops and has personally worked with more than 23,000 business leaders, employees, social service workers, and volunteers during the past 13 years. She is also an education consultant to the Canadian Mental Health Association. More >>

Drug Information and Research Centre
The Drug Information and Research Centre (DIRC) is Canada's largest drug information centre. The DIRC is staffed by a team of pharmacists who have expertise in providing drug information to the public and health care professionals. DIRC is known for the high quality of its many services relating to drug information provision, medical writing, and research project More >>

Dr. John Aquino, MD BSc. CFPC
Dr. Aquino, a graduate of University of Toronto Medical School, is a family physician with extensive experience in men’s sexual health.He is certified by the College of Family Practitioners of Canada and the American Board of Family Practice.He is licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

After several years with the Family Medicine department at Duke University in North Carolina, he returned to practice in Ontario.Since 2002 he has devoted the majority of his practice time to the treatment of male sexual problems at the Canadian Men’s Clinic. More >>

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