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A test that shows how your body might react to medication

Genetic screening that reveals how your body may respond to prescription drugs makes it possible to understand how you may react to medicine before you take it.

5 benefits of genetic screening

Understanding our genetic makeup has come a long way in recent years. You may be wondering how the information you learn from genetic screening can be useful.

6 tips to stay healthy while traveling

The importance of mental health days

It can still be hard to take time off from work over mental health concerns.

How to support a loved one with depression

One thing is clear: unfortunately, chances are that at some stage, someone you know will be affected by depression.

Understanding mental health in children

The key to getting children the help they need is understanding which mental health conditions are common in children and how to recognize them.

5 ways to help reduce your cancer risk through diet

Discover the foods that may help reduce your risk of cancer, as well as those that are associated with a higher risk.

How to protect your skin this summer

Research shows that most of our lifetime sun exposure occurs during childhood.

Why taking vacation is important for mental health

Research has shown that taking vacation is associated with overall health and life satisfaction.

Managing your medication while you travel

There are several things you need to consider when travelling with prescription medication.

Are you taking your medication the right way?

Drug interactions happen quite frequently but they can be managed.

How to get a good night’s sleep

Many of us carry the stresses of our day into the night, creating a deep connection between sleep and stress.

6 health benefits of gardening

Gardening provides so much more than fresh veggies for your dinner. Here are a few of the many health benefits.

How to manage social anxiety

If you feel anxious at the thought of going back to the office, school or regular social events, there are ways to help manage it.

When you give your time, you need ways to save some, too

Caregiving can be a full-time role but shouldn’t take up your full time. Tech such as the TELUS Health Virtual Pharmacy App can help, so caregivers can spend more time giving.

How to help avoid ticks and prevent Lyme disease

Clean-out the fridge recipe: beef stuffed peppers

Maybe you're trying to avoid food waste and another trip to the grocery store. These stuffed peppers are the solution.

7 hacks to help reduce food waste in your kitchen

Many people have discovered (or rediscovered) the pleasure of making their own meals. In the process, grocery-related purchases have increased. Unfortunately, so too has food waste.

Spring clean your routine

Spring brings change and renewal, not just in our physical environments, but in our mental and emotional states too.