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Your health, simplified.

Finding information about your health shouldn’t be complicated. Healthy Tomorrows is a collection of health stories, insights and tips from experts at The Ottawa Hospital to help you and your family live healthier lives.

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How changing your thoughts can improve your sleep

Psychologists from The Ottawa Hospital go beyond typical sleep hygiene tips to explain how trying to change your thoughts can help you sleep better.

Biking to work in winter
A guide to biking to work… in winter

Commuting by bike has an array of health benefits for both you and the planet. Just because winter’s here doesn’t mean you have to stop. Learn how to get started cycling to work year round.

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Do nicotine replacement products work? Expert answers to your stop smoking questions

Quitting smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Learn evidence-based answers to common smoking cessation questions to help you quit for good.

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Do you want to quit smoking? We have resources to help you

Thinking about quitting smoking? You don’t have to be a patient to get support and stop-smoking aids through The Ottawa Hospital’s smoking cessation programs.

A blood glucose meter.
Type 2 diabetes: Warning signs, risk reduction and support

On the 100th anniversary of Canada’s discovery of insulin, diabetes is on the rise. Recognizing the common risk factors can help you reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes, which makes up 90 percent of cases.

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Preventing falls: Evidence-based tips for seniors and older adults

Falls don’t have to be a normal part of aging. Follow these evidence-based prevention tips and feel more steady on your feet.

This website gives you common facts, advice and tips. Some of it may not apply to you. Please talk to your doctor, nurse or other health-care team member to see if this information will work for you. They can also answer your questions and concerns.