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Tendons: What They Are and How to Protect Them
A tendon is a tough, fibrous cord of tissue that connects muscle to bone. Tendons play a key role in every movement your body …
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General Health
Tendinitis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment in Canada
Tendinitis is the inflammation of a tendon. It can develop at the point where a tendon meets a muscle, where it attaches to a …
General Health
Telangiectasia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Have you noticed small red, purple, or blue lines on your skin that look like tiny webs or stars? These markings are often called …
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Sweat Glands: How They Work and When to Worry
Your sweat glands are small but mighty. These tiny structures sit just beneath the surface of your skin and play a vital role in …
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Narcotic Drugs: What Every Canadian Should Know
The term “narcotic” comes from the Greek word for numbness. Narcotic drugs are substances that slow down the central nervous …
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Stress: Causes, Symptoms & How to Manage It
Stress is the way your body responds to a sudden demand or challenge. The word comes from the English term meaning intense effort …
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Strep Infection: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
A strep infection is caused by a family of bacteria called Streptococcus. These round-shaped bacteria can cause a range of …
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Sleep Disorders: Types, Causes & Treatments
A sleep disorder is any problem that regularly disturbs your sleep. These problems fall into three main categories: insomnia (too …
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Nervous System: How It Controls Your Body
Your nervous system is the control centre of your entire body. It manages everything from breathing and digestion to movement, …
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Central Nervous System: How It Controls Your Body
Your central nervous system is the command centre of your entire body. It receives information, processes it, and sends …