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Are you a new mom adjusting to having a baby? Consider joining our online support group.
Highlighting issues of violence against women and children
Get the facts from our Online Mental Health Program
womenshealthmatters.ca is Canada's most trusted source of information, news and research findings on women's health.
Detailed information on conditions that commonly affect women, including osteoporosis, diabetes, pelvic health, environmental health, and many others.
Clean hands every day in May
Find out how our hands have the power to stop the spread of infections and improve the quality of health care.
Health care following psychological trauma: a new perspective on medical care
For mental health week (May 7-13), Women’s Health Matters takes a look at trauma-informed care.
Wide awake: the causes and treatment of insomnia and RLS
Do you have trouble sleeping at night? Do you wake up feeling as though you never fell asleep in the first place? If so, you’re among the many North American women who experience sleep disorders such as insomnia.
Bone health: calcium and vitamin D update
Women’s Health Matters talked to Women’s College Research Institute scientist Dr. Sophie Jamal about the latest guidelines on calcium and vitamin D for bone health, and about how you can participate in a new research study on osteoporosis.
Featured topic: Let's talk about what the words 'mental health' mean to you
One of our goals in creating a safe, online space is to provide a forum to talk about mental health concerns. We thought a good starting point would be to explore your experiences of what the words ‘mental health’ even mean. We look forward to hearing your words and perhaps finding ways of being encouraged and uplifted by each others’ experiences.
Other popular discussion topics:
Birth control
Sexual health
Pelvic health
Breast health
Heart health
Menopause
General women's health
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Mother Matters: Online support group for new moms starting May 11, 2012.