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Sugar

7 Simple Ways to Manage Blood Sugar Naturally


Whether you're managing prediabetes, living with diabetes, or simply aiming to optimize your health, regulating blood sugar is a common goal. Fortunately, you can achieve this without giving up your favorite foods or relying solely...

Multiple Sclerosis

Breakthrough Treatment Offers Hope for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis


A groundbreaking study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine and led by Dr. Jiwon Oh, a neurologist and scientist at St. Michael’s Hospital, part of Unity Health Toronto, reveals that a new drug,...

Canada

Canada Needs to Prioritize Health Care


In advance of the Throne Speech, there is always intense speculation on priority issues for government. On May 12, the Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) CEO Alex Munter and President Dr. Joss Reimer held a virtual...

creatine

The Creatine Hype


There's an increasing amount of talk online and a lot of video content being shared on social media about Creatine. Creatine is a naturally occurring compound found in small amounts in foods like meat and...

Dementia and the Impact of Certain Medications


Recent data presented at the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting highlights the widespread use of medications that negatively affect cognition among older adults with dementia. The study analyzed data from approximately 13...

heartburns

Heartburn and What To Do About It?


Have you ever had that pain and burning sensation in your chest as you’re just getting ready to sleep after a hard day’s work? Well, I have. And in case you haven’t - lucky for...

Medication

Medication Reminders Improving Drug Adherence for Older Patients


Medication adherence refers to the extent to which a person’s medication-taking behavior corresponds with recommendations from a healthcare provider. The world Health Organization reports that adherence to medications averages 50% among patients with chronic diseases,...