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Wendy Haaf

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As seen in: WebMD, The Globe and Mail, National Post, Medical Daily, Chatelaine, NOW Toronto, Today's Parent, Canadian Living Magazine, Western News, Healthing and
Covers:  Health and medicine
Doesn't Cover: Specific brands or products, naturopathy, chiropractic, acupuncture, and nutritional supplements.
Freelance writer specializing health and medicine. Mom, cat-lady, and loyal subject of a mini-Dachshund. haafhealthwriter@gmail.com

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Spinal muscular atrophy is no longer the life-limiting diagnosis it once was

Spinal muscular atrophy is no longer the life-limiting diagnosis it once was

Robbing parents of hope for their baby's future used to be a uniquely ​​​heart-wrenching ​part of diagnosing …

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Plant-Based Milks and Your Diet

Plant-Based Milks and Your Diet

Are plant-based beverages such as soy, rice, almond, and oat milks healthy? People who prefer not to consume …

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Hearing Aids and Dementia - Good Times

Hearing Aids and Dementia - Good Times

Can hearing aids help reduce the risk for dementia? It's been clear for some time that hearing loss is linked…

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In a State of Flux: Coping With Uncertainty

In a State of Flux: Coping With Uncertainty

Over the past 30 years, researchers have learned that a high degree of difficulty coping with unpredictable, …

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Varicose Veins

Varicose Veins

Whether it's for cosmetic or medical reasons, you can find a treatment for varicose veins.

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The Sound of Tinnitus

The Sound of Tinnitus

Though it's rarely caused by anything serious, tinnitus can have life-changing effects Gael Hannan, 69, may h…

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Student-led blood pressure program helps older adults

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By Wendy Haaf Verified
| Western News
Starting last fall, some Londoners who attend 55+ fitness programs at recreation centres throughout the city arrived at class to find a handful of Western University students setting up a station equipped with chairs and blood pressure monitors.
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How cannabis use affects the risk of psychosis

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By Wendy Haaf Verified
| Western News
Rami Hamati can’t help but feel concerned by the fact that cannabis stores have become as common as Tim Hortons outlets. “Research shows there’s a direct association between cannabis use and psychosis,” he said.
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Beyond blood sugar: The hidden connections of type 2 diabetes

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By Wendy Haaf Verified
| Healthing Verified
Wendy Haaf, Healthing Content Works Dr. Alex Abitbol (left), an endocrinologist and assistant medical director at LMC Diabetes & Endocrinology, and Dr. Jill Trinacty (right), an endocrinologist at LMC in Ottawa. PHOTO BY HEALTHING CONTENT WORKS If you’re one of the more than four million Canadians living with diabetes, no doubt you already know that managing your blood sugar is key to helping you stay healthy.
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