Home is where the heart is for Alana Ramsay Canadian alpine skier aiming to end World Cup season on a high in Kimberley. Alana … READ MORE
Expert pressed about risk in closing NS facilities for people with disabilities Inquiry examining whether 2 Nova Scotians have the right to live in supported … READ MORE
Cardiogram DeepHeart detects diabetes through smartwatches A new study from Cardiogram suggests that ordinary wearables like Fitbit and Apple … READ MORE
Olympic athletes need precision, now they can have precision health A new analytics tool will help provide information to clinicians to help them … READ MORE
Biosensors will be inexpensive, do more, go everywhere When it comes to biometric sensors, human skin isn’t an ally. It’s an … READ MORE
Biometric gloves coming to F1 racing in 2018 The FIA is set to introduce a new race glove into Formula One that sends potentially … READ MORE
Walk like a penguin: Protecting older people in the winter Unlike adults, kids are fearless on the ice which makes them less susceptible to … READ MORE
Groundbreaking case seeks to make supported homes for disabled declared a right Lawyer Vince Calderhead says case could help hundreds of Nova Scotians with … READ MORE
Mehain named to integrated Commonwealth Games squad Vernon Para-swimmer Sarah Mehain among 11 members named to full Canadian roster. … READ MORE
Will there be enough public health workers when baby boomers retire? While there might be sufficient replacement staff, complications remain, according … READ MORE
Analysis shows lack of evidence that wearable biosensors improve patient outcomes Devices lack high-quality research into effectiveness in healthcare setting. … READ MORE
Swimming the dream Jack Gill is one step closer to reaching his Summer Games dream. The 13-year-old … READ MORE
Bad habits, not a bad brain, affect many cerebral palsy patients Just sitting upright is a battle for two-year-old Jack Pankratz, and so his mother … READ MORE
Apple’s plan to put medical records on your iPhone Apple wants to change how you access your medical records. Today the company … READ MORE
In chronic disease care, family helpers are key, but feel left out Physicians and policymakers should consider those family and friends who aren’t … READ MORE
Want a healthier population? Spend less on health care and more on social services Increased social spending was associated with health improvements at the population … READ MORE
Ona Gritz: ‘I had spent more than enough time hiding and pretending’ For years, the poet and author tried to keep her cerebral palsy secret, until … READ MORE
Apple Heart Study is the biggest ever, but with a catch Last November, Apple Watch owners began receiving recruitment emails from … READ MORE
New research reveals how gardeners can dig for health without injury New research from Coventry University and the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) … READ MORE
Online database helps Albertans enrol in clinical trials Research is helping develop new treatments, strategies and surgeries, doctor says. … READ MORE
We live with a cloud over our heads: Québecers say home care services fall short Nearly 343,000 Québecers receive publicly-funded home care. Critics hope political … READ MORE
A little more hope: ALS patients taking anti-psychotic drug in clinical trial Cliff Barr has no illusions about how his life is going to end but he still has … READ MORE
Samsung SmartSuit for Olympic Winter Games 2018 Samsung created a SmartSuit to help improve training for Dutch short track speed … READ MORE
Canada as single-payer exemplar for universal health care in the United States A Borderline Option. Ambassador Bridge workers (from bottom left to right) Hector … READ MORE
How Apple Watch saved one man’s life Scott Killian never imagined his Apple Watch might save his life, but that’s … READ MORE
Boy, 12, overcomes limited mobility and inspires friends to play sledge hockey Yellowknife’s first such team has about 20 players, but only one actually requires … READ MORE
Calgary man in wheelchair shovels snow to make it easier for other wheelchairs This week’s heavy snowfall has made life in Calgary just a little more … READ MORE
The digital puppy that keeps seniors out of nursing homes What Happens When We Let Tech Care For Our Aging Parents. As the U.S. population … READ MORE
Christmas BA magic for Finlay! Christmas has come early, with the help of British Airways and Charlbury-based … READ MORE
Mend the heart. All else will follow. Creative Options Regina creates new life for many with disabilities Creative Options Regina works with others in the community to connect individuals … READ MORE