Cannabis use has become increasingly common in Canada, with many viewing it as a safe or even beneficial substance. However, a recent study conducted by the Bruyère Research Institute, University of Ottawa, The Ottawa Hospital, and ICES challenges this perception. The study examines the potential risks associated with heavy cannabis use and its link to…
In February 2025, the United States faces a severe egg shortage, primarily due to an outbreak of avian influenza. Over the past three months, approximately 30 million egg-laying chickens have been culled to prevent the virus’s spread, significantly impacting the egg supply. This reduction accounts for about 10% of the nation’s egg-laying population, resulting in…
Imagine this: you’re climbing a flight of stairs, and halfway up, you feel an unusual heaviness in your chest. You pause, catch your breath, and brush it off as fatigue. Weeks later, you learn it was your heart’s quiet cry for help. Heart disease doesn’t always scream; sometimes, it whispers. And those whispers—subtle symptoms—are often…
Aging is inevitable, but staying healthy and vibrant as you age is entirely within your control. Unfortunately, many people unknowingly make mistakes that can sabotage their health, especially after turning 50. If you’re in this age group—or even if you’re younger—this guide will help you avoid these pitfalls and take charge of your well-being. 1….
The largest study ever conducted on cannabis and brain function has unveiled concerning findings about how heavy marijuana use affects our cognitive abilities. In a groundbreaking investigation of over 1,000 young adults, researchers discovered that nearly two-thirds of heavy cannabis users showed reduced brain activity during critical memory tasks[1][2]. The Surprising Numbers Heavy cannabis users,…
Imagine walking up stairs and suddenly feeling intense leg pain that forces you to stop. This isn’t just muscle fatigue – it could be your body’s urgent warning about a condition that affects millions. In fact, 50% of people with this disease don’t even know they have it, and by the time symptoms appear, their…
What if I told you that the most powerful heart medicine isn’t in your supplement cabinet—it’s in your kitchen? In the next 10 minutes, I’m revealing seven incredible foods that most cardiologists never discuss with their patients. These natural powerhouses are often overlooked during medical appointments, yet they work wonders for your heart health—and the…
Imagine eating 100 carrots and getting the same nutrition as a single carrot from your grandparents’ era. That’s not science fiction—it’s happening right now. Even your perfect diet, packed with superfoods and lean proteins, could be secretly starving you. Over the last 70 years, our food has lost up to 99% of its vital nutrients….
In a recent study published in the journal Nature, researchers at IRB Barcelona identified one type of dietary fatty acid that promotes tumour expansion. The study details the mechanism by which dietary palmitic acid, which is commonly found in palm oil, can increase metastasis in oral cancer and melanoma skin cancer. Palm oil is an…
Feeling like you’re running on empty—no matter how much coffee you drink or how well you sleep? The answer might be hiding deep inside your cells: your mitochondria. These tiny power plants fuel everything you do, from thinking to moving. But as you age, they slow down. By 60, they produce only half the energy…