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Smoking

Why You Should Quit Smoking Right Now


Smoking remains one of the leading preventable causes of death worldwide, claiming millions of lives each year through diseases like cancer, heart disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite the well-known risks, many people...

Dementia

Medications Linked to Dementia Risk


Dementia, particularly Alzheimer's disease, is a major health concern for aging populations in the U.S., with limited treatment options making prevention essential. While factors like diabetes, high blood pressure, and inactivity contribute to risk

Diet

Break Free from Diet Culture


In a world saturated with diet culture and conflicting nutritional advice, intuitive eating and mindful eating offer refreshing, evidence-based approaches to fostering a positive relationship with food. These practices emphasize listening to your body’s cues...

Prescription

Canada’s Plan to Optimize Prescription Drug Use


Canada’s Drug Agency (CDA-AMC) has introduced a comprehensive five-year plan, A Prescription for Action: A Pan-Canadian Strategy for Advancing the Appropriate Use of Prescription Medications, aimed at enhancing the safe and effective use of prescription...

Diabetes

Diabetes and Vision Risks


Diabetes significantly impacts eye health, making diligent blood sugar management essential for preserving clear vision. People with diabetes are at a heightened risk for several eye conditions

Generic

Choosing Generic Over Brand Name Medications


When you receive a prescription from your doctor, you may expect a specific brand-name drug, only to find a different name on the medication bottle at the pharmacy. Your pharmacist might explain that your insurance...

Tariffs

U.S. Tariffs Impacting Canadian Businesses


A 35% U.S.-imposed tariff is set to be in place on all outbound shipments from Canadian businesses. Below is the latest information provided by Canada Post and the impact of these tariffs set to start...

Heart

Low Exercise Warns of Heart Trouble


Did you know that a drop in your physical activity could be an early warning sign of heart disease—up to 12 years before any symptoms appear? A groundbreaking study reveals that staying active throughout adulthood...