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A person watching television on the couch in the evening, a common way to spend sedentary time.

Jul 22, 2026

4 min read

Should I Worry About What My Nightly TV Watching Is Doing to My Brain Health?

A new study links heavy midlife TV watching to brain changes tied to dementia. Learn what it means for your brain health and what to do next.

Hazy orange sky glowing over a dark mountain silhouette at dusk, with wildfire smoke filling the air and reducing visibility.

Jul 21, 2026

4 min read

That Smoky Haze Outside Could Be Reaching Your Brain, Not Just Your Lungs

New research links wildfire smoke and brain health, not just lungs and heart. Here is what PM2.5 does once it gets inside you, and how to lower your risk.

Older adults practising a balance or fitness exercise, representing falls prevention

Jul 21, 2026

8 min read

Your Balance Starts Slipping Years Before You Notice. Here Is How to Get It Back.

Why balance and falls prevention matters years before a fall happens, what most people get wrong, and the exercises and home fixes that actually help.

World globe highlighting international borders and regions, illustrating cross-border travel and health screening policy between Canada and Ebola-affected countries.

Jul 21, 2026

3 min read

Canada Just Tightened Its Ebola Border Rules. Here Is What Actually Changed and Who It Affects.

Canada now bars foreign nationals with recent DRC travel from entering. Here is what changed, who it affects, and what to know before you travel.

A bowl of oatmeal topped with fresh blueberries and raspberries, representing the finished baked oatmeal

Jul 21, 2026

2 min read

Wild Blueberry Maple Baked Oatmeal

This wild blueberry maple baked oatmeal is a make-ahead breakfast built on oats, wild blueberries, and real maple syrup, ready for the whole week.

A mango avocado salmon bowl with brown rice, sliced avocado, diced mango, and cucumber, drizzled with sesame-soy dressing

Jul 21, 2026

3 min read

Mango Avocado Salmon Bowl

This mango avocado salmon bowl is a heart-healthy, omega-3 rich dinner ready in 30 minutes for an estimated $6.75 a serving.

A pharmacy shelf lined with medicine bottles, representing a medication and cannabis interaction check

Jul 21, 2026

8 min read

Cannabis Has Been Legal in Canada for Almost Eight Years. Here Is What Older Adults Actually Need to Know.

How cannabis affects older adults differently, from drug interactions to what the sleep, pain, and anxiety research actually shows.

A person sitting outdoors by a pond in a cream cable-knit sweater, resting one hand on their bent knee while barefoot in the grass.

Jul 21, 2026

8 min read

Your Knees and Hips Hurt More Than They Used To. Here Is What Your Body Is Actually Telling You.

Why knee and hip pain shows up as you age, the early signs people miss, and what actually helps beyond rest and painkillers.

Empty padded chairs in a clinic waiting area, a familiar sight for Canadians facing long specialist wait times.

Jul 20, 2026

4 min read

If Your Specialist Wait Times Feel Endless, Millions of Canadians Are Right There With You

A new Statistics Canada report shows 4.5 million people struggle with specialist wait times. Here is what it means and what you can do while you wait.

A pregnant woman in a yellow dress cradles her belly in a sunlit, golden field, a reminder to stay cool and hydrated during hot summer weather.

Jul 20, 2026

4 min read

What Heat Exposure During Pregnancy Could Mean for Your Baby's Developing Brain

A new study links heat exposure during pregnancy and infancy to slower brain growth. Here is what it means for Canadian families and how to stay cool.

A cooked salmon fillet with roasted vegetables on a plate, a simple heart healthy dinner.

Jul 20, 2026

3 min read

The Honey Garlic Salmon That Loves Your Heart and Your Weeknights

This honey garlic salmon bakes on one sheet pan with sweet potato and green beans. Heart friendly, high in omega-3, and ready in about 35 minutes.

A vibrant bowl of colourful vegetables, the fibre-rich foods that feed a healthy gut.

Jul 16, 2026

10 min read

What Your Gut Is Trying to Tell You (and Why the Gut Brain Connection Matters)

Your gut sends real signals. Learn how the gut brain connection works, what common symptoms mean, and when to see a doctor.