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.

Should you eat a plant-based diet? Amy MacDonald, a Registered Dietitian at The Ottawa Hospital explains what a plant-based diet is, how it could protect and improve your health, and how you can get started eating more plants today.

Uncertainty is a common feeling when it comes to COVID-19. When will I be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine? When will I be able to see my family and friends in person again? Dr. Julie Beaulac, Clinical, Health, and Rehabilitation Psychologist at The Ottawa Hospital, has strategies to help you deal with uncertainty.

The holidays can put a strain on our mental health, especially during COVID-19. Read on for tips on how to manage a COVID-heavy holiday season and set up activities that promote wellness.

It is normal to feel stress related to COVID-19 and all the pressures that it may present. Many of us are feeling stretched and stressed, and are letting go of some of the coping strategies that have helped us. Read on for some validation that you are not alone in this struggle.

Shift workers face unique challenges when it comes to sleep. Sleep physician and researcher Dr. Tetyana Kendzerska and health psychologist Dr. Kerri Ritchie from The Ottawa Hospital offer sleep tips for shift workers.