U of A researchers and expert guests delve into our other cultural obsession about what happens between the sheets. In a stress-filled world, people everywhere are chasing a decent night’s rest, fuelling a global sleep-aid industry worth more than $1 billion. Today’s “sleep crisis” is often driven by circumstances beyond our control, such as exploitative labour […] The post New podcast explores why ‘Sleep is the New Sex’ appeared first on Hospital News.

When we talk about mental health in Canada, the general numbers often hide a much deeper crisis. National data shows that roughly 26% of all Canadian youth rate their mental health as “fair” or “poor”. However, for Black youth, this reality is significantly more severe. According to a recent survey conducted by Future Black Female, […] The post The Cost of Silence: Why Black Youth Mental Health Can’t Wait appeared first on Hospital News.

A Q&A with Sunnybrook Neurologists Over the next five years, researchers estimate that more than one million people in Canada will be living with some form of dementia. Dementia is a general term characterizing a decline in cognitive abilities like memory loss, problem-solving, language and behaviour and mood management. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common […] The post Are we entering a new era of dementia treatment? appeared first on Hospital News.

HN Summary • Burnout is driven by sustained system pressures, emotional labour and chronic overload — not individual weakness. • Early recognition, boundary-setting and organizational support are key to protecting long-term wellbeing. • Preventing burnout helps preserve quality of care, workforce stability and patient safety. Health care is a profession built on compassion, responsibility, and […] The post How health-care professionals can protect their well-being appeared first on Hospital News.