What Is Health Awareness Month – October 2022

Learn about Health Literacy Month, why it falls in October, how to celebrate it, and the other related health awareness activities. Imagine a healthcare industry where people don’t access the right and understandable information.   Chaos, right? We have been in this familiar place during the Covid19 pandemic. Many of us lack a basic understanding of the virus… Continue reading What Is Health Awareness Month – October 2022

All About Holistic Medicine

Now more than ever, people are looking for ways to treat chronic conditions and relieve pain that doesn’t involve popping a pill or getting surgery. This explains the recent popularity of holistic medicine, an alternative medical practice that encourages using techniques like massage and nutrition to promote wellness. In this article, we’ll take a close… Continue reading All About Holistic Medicine

7 Key Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness and meditation are more than just a trend. They’re a lifestyle that can provide a range of benefits for everyone, from the stressed-out city dweller to the overwhelmed business executive. When practiced correctly, mindfulness and meditation can improve your mental and physical health, as well as provide emotional and spiritual improvements. So, if you’ve… Continue reading 7 Key Benefits of Mindfulness and Meditation

6 Ways You Can Help End the Stigma About Mental Health Care

The stigma around mental illness runs deep. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can do many things—some small, some large—to help end the stigma about mental health care and support the people you love who are struggling with their mental health. As the Canadian Mental Health Association says, everyone deserves to feel… Continue reading 6 Ways You Can Help End the Stigma About Mental Health Care

5 Top Reasons to See Registered Dietician Nutritionist

If you are trying to change your diet or improve your nutrition, you may have considered seeing a registered dietician nutritionist (RDN). Luckily, there are many benefits to working with one of these professionals, and they can help you achieve your health goals. Here are five reasons to give an RDN a try:   If you’ve… Continue reading 5 Top Reasons to See Registered Dietician Nutritionist

Networking in Healthcare – A Career Enhancer

Whether the goals in your career are money-oriented or fulfillment-based, networking is always a great step to take to achieve them. Yes, it requires going out of your way out of your regularly scheduled program, but we promise it’s worth it. It’s not just about extending your own olive branch, it’s also about creating a… Continue reading Networking in Healthcare – A Career Enhancer

Managing (and Preventing) Student Stress – A Brief Guide

Stress is inevitable, it can even be good for you, but too much can be detrimental. However, keeping a balance is easier said than done. College and university can come with a lot of stressful experiences. From moving out for the first time, studying for cumulative exams, constant deadlines, and even thinking about the impending… Continue reading Managing (and Preventing) Student Stress – A Brief Guide

Studying for the MCAT – 5 Tips for Success

Curate a Detailed Study Schedule  Avoid procrastination and give yourself enough time to study and practice. This constant regimen will hopefully keep your nerves at bay. Pre-med students need approximately 200 to 300 hours to study and there is a lot of content to uptake. We recommend using the Shemmassian MCAT Study Schedule to stay… Continue reading Studying for the MCAT – 5 Tips for Success

The Mental Health Effects of Excessive Screen Time

It’s no secret that we’re all spending too much time staring at screens, whether its TVs, tablets, laptops or phones. And as we stare at them more, behavioural health experts are increasingly concerned about their effect on our mental health. Here’s a look at some of the mental health problems linked to too much screen… Continue reading The Mental Health Effects of Excessive Screen Time