10 Steps to Winter Ready Your Home
Even though winter might already be underway, there's still time to make your living space more comfortable and secure against the cold. Whether you're in an apartment or a house, these straightforward
Canada Approves Leqembi Alzheimer’s Drug
On October 25, 2025, Health Canada granted conditional authorization for lecanemab, marketed as Leqembi, marking the first disease-modifying therapy approved in the country for early-stage Alzheimer's disease.
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...
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
Safety of Taking Tylenol While Pregnant
Pregnancy is often a time of joy, but it can also bring discomfort, aches, and pains as your body changes and your baby grows. Many expectant mothers experience common issues like back pain, headaches, or...
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...
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 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
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...
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...