Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchENCORE: What can I do to boost my memory?
There are plenty of ads for supplements that supposedly boost our memory. If you’re worried about memory loss, you might be tempted to give them a tr…
3 years, 7 months ago
Can mindfulness help with stress?
It’s the holiday season and for many, visits from the inlaws or hosting holiday parties can be a stressful time. Dr. Melanie Badali, a clinical psych…
3 years, 7 months ago
What should I know about group A strep?
Group A streptococcus has been in the headlines recently after 15 kids died in the U.K. Dr. Joanne Langley, a pediatrician specializing in infectious…
3 years, 7 months ago
How do I know if I’m properly hydrated?
You've probably heard that drinking eight glasses of water a day is key, but experts say that doesn't work for everyone. Dr. Jane Thornton, a sports …
3 years, 8 months ago
Why is Ozempic getting so much attention?
We’ve been hearing a lot about Ozempic recently. It’s a drug to treat diabetes, but it’s now becoming popular with celebrities and regular folks want…
3 years, 8 months ago
What should I know about this flu season?
The annual flu season is back. Recently, health officials have taken the step of calling the sharp increase in flu cases an “influenza epidemic.” Dr.…
3 years, 8 months ago
What should I give my sick child during this medication shortage?
Parents have been dealing with a new challenge this cold and flu season: finding over the counter pain and fever medication for their kids. So this w…
3 years, 8 months ago
How often should I be having colonoscopies?
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in Canada, but if caught early, many people have a good chance of surviving. But screening for it …
3 years, 9 months ago
What should I know about RSV?
A lot more kids are heading to emergency rooms with symptoms of RSV so this week we're sharing what you should know about RSV. Dr. Fatima Kakkar, an …
3 years, 9 months ago
How can I take charge of my health without a family doctor?
Millions of Canadians are without a family doctor or primary care provider. Dr. Peter Lin, a family physician and a director of the Canadian Heart Re…
3 years, 9 months ago