Ozempic and GLP-1 Drugs – Surprising New Health Benefits
From diabetes care to potential benefits for heart health, Alzheimer’s, and more, GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are reshaping medicine.
Gut Health and Microbiome: What You Need to Know
Your gut microbiome influences digestion, immunity, and mental health. A balanced microbiome is key to preventing diseases and maintaining overall well-being through diet and lifestyle choices that only you can make.
Key to Good Health: Improved Metabolic Function
In Canada, nearly 1 in 5 people have metabolic syndrome and don’t even know it. Feelings of sluggishness, fatigue, or inability to lose weight are often attributed to by-products of a long day or not having time for yourself.
Unlocking Health: Steps, Active Minutes, and Beyond
Fitness trackers have fundamentally changed the amount and quantity of data that we can get from our bodies. Read on to learn more about what we now know to be fitness requirements and goals to hit for longevity.
The Hazard of Ignoring Sleep Apnea: How it Can Trigger Alzheimer’s
Extremely underdiagnosed, Statistics Canada predicts as much as a quarter of Canadians have or are at high risk of having sleep apnea. A mere 6.4 per cent of Canadians have an official diagnosis, leaving most people without help.
The Menopause Map; What to Expect And How to Find A Qualified Care Provider
The transition into menopause can be full of many difficult symptoms, but if you get qualified care you can find ways to reduce symptoms and help keep your health intact as you move into the post-menopause phase.
Canada’s Legendary Cardiologists
Learn about Canada's ground-breaking cardiologists and the work that transformed cardiology medicine, research and education.
Stress Tests; What Are They And Why Are They Important?
Stress tests are an important tool for cardiologists. Learn more about which one is used in which situation, and who should get one.
Your Heart Loves Fibre; Here’s Why
Eating a diet high in fibre can significantly reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. Read on to learn more and explore heart-healthy recipes.
Protecting Heart Health During Menopause
Menopause brings about many changes, and one of the riskiest is to your heart. Here's what you need to know and how to help keep your heart healthy for years to come.
Cardiac Arrest; CPR And AED’s Save Lives
CPR and the use of an AED can save the life of someone in cardiac arrest. Do you know how to perform CPR or use an AED? Read on to learn.
What’s the Deal with Robert Downey Jr. Taking Beta Blockers for Stage Fright?
Beta blockers are generally prescribed for high blood pressure and heart issues, so why is it that they're also used to help with anxiety, specifically stage fright? Read on to learn more.