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Recent Evidence Summaries
Key messages from scientific research that's ready to be acted on
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In people with irritable bowel syndrome, low FODMAP diets improve symptoms compared with other dietary guidance
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Various behavioural strategies may help healthy people quit smoking
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Psychological and educational interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev (2024)
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Supporting Carer-Workers: Checklist for Carer-Employees
Gender Health & Caregiver-Friendly WorkplacesThis checklist can be used by carer-workers who are considering approaching their supervisor or manager at work to request workplace arrangements.
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Supporting Carer-Workers: 5-Point Checklist for Carer-Employees
Gender Health & Caregiver-Friendly WorkplacesEmployers can use this checklist to determine how best they can support their employees who are caregivers.
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Resources for Caregivers and Caregiver Employees
Gender Health & Caregiver-Friendly WorkplacesThis factsheet provides a summary of the supports that are available to caregivers and caregiver-employees for each province in Canada.
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