Fish can be an excellent part of a healthy diet, providing important nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids which can lower your risk for diseases like cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and dementia, age-related macular degeneration, and rheumatoid arthritis, among others [1]. However, there are some fish you shouldn’t eat. Unfortunately, due to human industrial activity like…
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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around fifty million people worldwide have dementia, and about ten million more cases are added every year [1]. This is why preventing dementia is so important. Despite how common it is, dementia is not a part of normal ageing, and it has a physical, psychological, social, and economic…
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For generations, honey has been used to soothe sore throats and tame coughs. Its low cost and easy availability has made it a staple home remedy over the years, but its efficacy has often been categorized with old wives’ tales and folk medicine. Today, however, doctors can recommend honey as a suitable treatment for coughs,…
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Nutella is beloved around the world, and has such a die-hard fanbase that it’s reached near cult-like status. Parents have tried to name their kids after the chocolatey spread, people have invented locks to prevent others from breaking into their stash, and in 2018, “Nutella Riots” spread across France when one supermarket chain put it…
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Whether you’re cooking at home this week or are venturing out to your nearest patio for dinner with friends, you may want to avoid any menu item involving red onions. Federal Health officials announced that there has been a salmonella outbreak across the United States that has been linked to red onions, and a California company…
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Are you looking to supercharge your immune system? In today’s world, who can blame you? Your daily habits have much to do with how efficiently your body can battle diseases. When it comes to the war against germs, two of the best weapons in your arsenal are diet and exercise. Here’s how you can use…
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, doctors, researchers, and drug-makers have been searching for an effective treatment for the virus that has now, as of July 7th, killed more than half a million people worldwide [1]. Remdesivir by Gilead Sciences was the first drug to show benefit against the novel coronavirus, and as such it’s arrival…
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When you think about rosemary, you may imagine those dried, spikey bits that you find in the spice aisle at your local grocery store. While not everyone loves the dried stuff, however, fresh rosemary makes a very aromatic and flavourful addition to many dishes and has been a popular herb in the kitchen for many…
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Things are heating up in the northern hemisphere and this means one thing: swimsuit season. Some of us decide to use this as motivation to tone up a bit to boost our confidence on the beach. These are some of the best exercises to help you burn fat and feel good all over. 15 Best…
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Awareness of lyme disease, the debilitating illness spread by ticks, has increased significantly over the last few years. Public health departments have invested in several campaigns to educate the public on the dangers of tick bites, how to avoid them, how to look for them, and what to do if you get bit. Lyme disease…
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If you live in the North Eastern United States, specifically Michigan or Massachusetts, you may have heard of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus or EEEV for short. If you haven’t, you likely will since the disease has been making headlines as another piece of the saga that the year 2020 has become. EEEV is a deadly…
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Over the last several months, scientists and medical researchers around the world have been pouring countless hours into COVID-19 research, trying to learn everything they can about the virus. How it travels, how long it survives on surfaces, and how it attacks the body are just a few of the questions that needed to be…
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Five U.S. drugmakers are recalling their versions of metformin, a widely-used diabetes medication, that has been found to have high levels of the chemical N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), which is linked to cancer [1]. What is Metformin? Metformin is a very common medication used to lower the blood sugar levels in individuals with type II diabetes. It…
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