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PNL August #2 '26
💙 Hello Medimap Community,
Protein is one of the most talked-about nutrients out there and also one of the most misunderstood. Most people have no idea if they are actually getting enough.
Plus, teens are texting crisis lines in record numbers, and West Nile virus is still circulating across Canada. 👇
. DEEP DIVE .
💪 Am I Eating Enough Protein? Here Is How to Actually Tell
Most people assume they are getting enough protein because they eat meat or take a shake. But protein needs are more specific than most people realize.
Sneak Peek Inside:
How much protein you need based on your age, weight, and activity level
Signs your body gives you when it is not getting enough
Best sources of protein and how to hit your target without overthinking it
📜 In Case You Missed It:
🚰 The Toxins Hiding in Your Tap Water
💇 Why Your Hair Falls Out More Than It Should
🌡️ Perimenopause Symptoms Nobody Warns You About
🫃 Why You're Always Bloated (And What's Actually Causing It)
. NEWSFLASH .
📱 Canadian Teens Are Texting Crisis Lines in Record Numbers
New data shows youth mental health crisis texts are spiking overnight across Canada. Experts say the numbers reveal just how many teenagers are struggling in silence when nobody around them is awake.
🦟 A Fever and Stiff Neck After a Mosquito Bite Could Mean West Nile
West Nile virus is still circulating in Canada this summer. Most people who contract it have no symptoms, but a small number develop serious illness fast.
💉 Canada Is Testing an Ebola Vaccine Right Now
With the Ebola outbreak in central Africa still active, Canadian researchers are participating in vaccine trials. The work happening here could affect outbreak response globally.
. NUTRITION .
🍽️ Healthy Eating on a Budget
💰 Cost per serving: ~$1.90 | No Cook Tomato Soup | ⏱️ Time: ~20 min
No stove, no oven, no sweat. This chilled gazpacho-style tomato soup is blended fresh and ready in 20 minutes.
. YOUR TAKE .
💪 Protein Check
Most people think they eat enough protein. The research says otherwise.
Do you actively try to hit a daily protein target? |
. BUZZ & BANTER .
✏️ Medi-Wordle
🎉 We built our own games hub! Solve today's puzzle, and add your name to our new leaderboard! 🎉
🔎 Clue: The thyroid is one, and so is the pancreas
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