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In February, the emotional toll from the COVID-19 pandemic began to weigh heavily on Michael Gaerlan, a registered nurse working in an intensive care unit in Edmonton, Alta. Speaking to family members of patients on the phone, tight regulations means that he’s had to say no to visitations more often than not. “It hit me

Last October, Mendeep Heer gave birth to her daughter, Simryn, after 12 hours of labour. The first-time mother, from Brampton, Ont., says that despite some complications prior to her pregnancy, her daughter arrived healthy and giving birth was “unbelievably magical.” Yet what followed were feelings of and sadness and fear. “That’s pretty much all I

The month of May is dedicated to raising awareness about the mental health and well-being of communities across Canada. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, the wife of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, recently visited The Morning Show to highlight important conversations around mental health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It’s an important issue for every single human being

Meghan Markle announced on Tuesday that she’ll be publishing a children’s book based on her husband, Prince Harry, and their son Archie. The Duchess of Sussex plans for the book, titled The Bench, to be released in June 2021, confirmed her publisher. Her author byline will appear as “Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex.” Illustrated by

Canadians across the country have been continuing to struggle with their mental health amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. David Goldbloom, professor of psychiatry, recently visited The Morning Show to give advice to Canadians on how they can improve their mental health. According to Goldbloom, one of the first steps is naming your feelings instead of

It’s been 10 years since royal couple Prince William and Kate Middleton tied the knot in an elaborate ceremony watched live by millions around the world. The couple released two new portraits in celebration of their marriage at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011. Britain’s Prince William, right, and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge wave from

Mark Lee is a simplified and traditional Chinese translator from Richmond, B.C., who has aided in translating COVID-19 information to seniors during the pandemic. Even prior to COVID-19, there was already a high demand for translation aid in Vancouver’s Chinatown — seniors needed medical appointments translated, for example. “Once COVID hit… We already had that

The number of people affected by Parkinson’s disease has doubled in the last 25 years and is on track to double again by 2040, making it the fastest-growing neurological disorder in the world. More than 100,000 Canadians live with Parkinson’s and 25 more are diagnosed every day. Parkinson’s is a brain disorder that causes difficulty

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, experts have discussed the importance of resilience — something that may seem easier said than done considering the restrictions and lockdowns that have lasted well over a year now. Author of The Happiness Equation Neil Pasricha recently joined The Morning Show to discuss tips on how to build resilience as Canadians

Last year, when Lauren Parkes — a Toronto resident with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) — was faced with COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns, her symptoms were aggravated. She lost awareness of time and she struggled with impulsive and disordered eating. Read more: ADHD in adults can be life-threatening when left untreated: experts When she applied