Wellness

Cancer

The Financial Burden of Cancer in Canada


A recent report highlights a stark reality faced by cancer patients in Canada: the financial toll of cancer extends far beyond medical treatments. On average, individuals with cancer incur nearly $33,000 in out-of-pocket expenses during...

Holiday

Smart Strategies for a Healthier Holiday Celebration


Healthy Choices for a Joyful Winter Holiday Season

The winter holidays are a time for celebration, family, and traditions—but they often bring indulgent meals, sugary treats, and disrupted routines. Staying healthy during this festive season doesn’t...

Snack

How to Snack Smart Before Bed


Late-night snacking often carries a negative reputation, but it isn’t always bad. For many, the urge to snack after dinner stems from genuine hunger, stress, or simply habit. While it’s easy to label nighttime snacking...

Heart

The Link Between Heart Failure and Cognitive Decline


Recent findings from the American Heart Association (AHA) reveal critical insights into how cardiovascular conditions like heart failure (HF), atrial fibrillation (AF), and coronary heart disease (CHD) may heighten the risk for cognitive decline and...

Kidney

Essential Kidney Health Supplements for Men and Women


Kidneys play an essential role in maintaining your body’s balance by filtering waste, regulating electrolytes, and managing blood pressure. Maintaining kidney health can be challenging due to lifestyle factors and potential health conditions, but certain...

alzheimer's

The Memory Condition That’s Not Alzheimer’s


Patients experiencing memory lapses often find themselves seeking a second opinion, especially when referred to specialists like Dr. David Jones, a neurologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Many of these patients exhibit common memory...

kidney

Distinguishing Kidney Pain from Back Pain


Distinguishing between kidney pain and back pain can be tricky because both can manifest as discomfort in the back region. However, each type of pain has distinct causes, locations, and associated symptoms....

Diet

Dietary Strategies to Slow Brain Aging


In an era where cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's are on the rise, the quest for dietary interventions that can bolster brain health has never been more critical. A groundbreaking study published in...

Vitamin

New Vitamin D Guidelines


Vitamin D has long been a topic of interest in the medical community, with discussions ranging from its role in bone health to its potential benefits in preventing chronic diseases. Recent guidelines from the Endocrine...