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Dr. Tasha Bienert: Podcast Conversations on Health & Wellbeing
Explore podcast conversations with Dr. Tasha Bienert on health, prevention and wellbeing, covering topics from chronic stress to concussion awareness.
Help Your Child Feel Calm and Confident at Vaccination Appointments
Practical, research-backed tips to help reduce needle pain and anxiety in children during vaccinations and blood tests, from numbing cream to distraction techniques.
The Full Picture: What Your Wearable Data Is Really Telling You
Unlock the Secrets to Ageing Well and Long-term Wellbeing! Presented by Longevity specialist Dr. Tim Cook, Family Physician Dr. Beth Donaldson, and moderated by Sanda Islik
Physical Activity and Dementia Risk: What the Latest Research Tells Us
Research links regular physical activity with a lower risk of dementia and highlights the role of exercise and muscle health in supporting brain health.
Before You Trust That Health Headline, Ask These 5 Questions
Five simple questions can help you evaluate health claims online, spot unreliable information and make sense of the evidence behind what you read.
Scrolling Through Adolescence
Learn how social media can affect teen mental, emotional and physical health, and practical ways families can build healthier digital habits.
The Case for Carbs
Carbohydrates affect everyone differently. Learn how genetics, including TCF7L2 variants, can influence blood sugar, fat metabolism and your ideal carb intake.
Coffee, Caffeine, and Your Lab Results
Your morning coffee might be worth waiting for. Here’s what caffeine and hydration can mean for your blood draw and lab results.
What My Sister’s Diagnosis Taught Me About My Own Risk
When Corinne's sister was diagnosed with hereditary breast cancer, she began questioning what it meant for her own health and her family's future.
"Once I found out my sister had a genetic cancer, I assumed my risk was high and that I may also have passed the gene to my…
Add Years to Your Life and Life to Your Years: Ascent and Summit
Presented by Longevity specialist Dr. Tim Cook, with Senior Director, Programs & Services, Sanda Islik – Get an inside look on how they differ, and what you stand to gain
Eve’s Choice: A Life Fully Lived, and a Death on Her Own Terms
After a lifetime of caring for others, Eve shares her remarkable story of love, resilience, purpose, and choosing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) on her own terms.
Know Your Numbers: A Proactive Approach to Hypertension
Unlock the Secrets to Ageing Well and Long-term Wellbeing! Presented by Longevity specialist Dr. Tim Cook, Family Physician Dr. Beth Donaldson, and moderated by Sanda Islik
Ageing with Intention
In her “5th season” of life, Anne Marie found renewed purpose, better health, and lasting vitality through community, movement, and personalized healthcare.
Redefining PCOS as PMOS: A Huge Win for Women’s Health
PCOS is now PMOS. Discover why experts renamed this common condition and what the change means for diagnosis, treatment, and women’s health.
The Health Halo Playbook: Decoding Nutrition Trends
Are today’s wellness trends backed by science? Explore the rise of health halos, gut health, protein culture, and how to make informed nutrition decisions.
The Fibre Gap in a High-Protein World
Protein is everywhere, yet most Canadians still aren’t getting enough fibre — a critical nutrient linked to gut health, metabolism, and disease prevention.