PNL January #2 '26

January 15, 2026

💙 Hello Medimap Community,

Doctors say many of the health problems they see later in life could’ve been caught earlier if people knew what to look for.

This week’s health news highlights shrinking lifespans, hospital overcrowding, and post-Ozempic risks. 👇

. DEEP DIVE .

🧑‍⚕️ Health Problems Doctors See Most After 40

As we get older, health issues rarely appear out of nowhere. They build slowly, showing up as “small” symptoms people learn to live with until they can’t be ignored.

Sneak Peek Inside:

  • Common conditions in older adults

  • Early warning signs many people dismiss

  • Why timing matters more than treatment

. NEWSFLASH .

🧬 Canadians Are Losing Healthy Years of Life
New StatsCan data shows health-adjusted life expectancy has dropped to just 66.9 years. Canadians are living longer, but spending more of those years managing illness.

💊 The Weight Comes Back After Ozempic
A major review found people often regain weight quickly after stopping GLP-1 drugs, with heart and diabetes risk markers returning to pre-treatment levels within two years.

🚑 ERs Are So Full, Doctors Want Surgeries Cancelled
Physicians warn hospital bed shortages are pushing emergency rooms past safe capacity, leading to longer waits and potentially avoidable harm.

🍷 Pandemic Drinking Is Still Harming Mental Health
CAMH reports that alcohol dependence and mental distress remain elevated years after COVID restrictions ended, especially among older adults.

. NUTRITION .

🍗 Healthy Eating on a Budget

💰 Cost per serving: ~$2.15 | Chicken Piccata | ⏱️ ~45 min

Lemon, garlic, capers, and butter come together for a bright, satisfying meal that feels fancy without the price tag.

. YOUR TAKE .

🗣️ Age Shapes Health

Health risks and priorities change quietly as we get older.

What age range are you in?

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. BUZZ & BANTER .

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🔎 Clue: Life apparently gives these out

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