Whether you need a referral or the answer to an embarrassing question, having a familiar doctor can make all the difference to your quality of care

Dr. Danielle Martin: Why you should get to know your doctor

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A recent study found that patients in the U.S. who were treated by a woman were less likely to be re-admitted.

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For our 2017 "This is 40ish" survey, 1,029 Canadian women between 35 and 45 answered our very nosy questions. Here's what they had to say.

Are women better about seeking medical help than men? The answer may surprise you.

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A recent study found meditation might reduce the number of doctors' visit per year – we took a closer look at the study's caveats.

A recent study found that a year of meditating might reduce the number of times you visit the doctor.

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