PNL July #5 '25

July 31, 2025

🌟 Hello Medimap Community,

Forgetfulness isn’t the first sign. Find out what Alzheimer’s really looks like at the start and why so many diagnoses come way too late.

Plus: Canada’s cutting $1B from health care, pain meds are on backorder, and sober party culture is having a moment.👇

. DEEP DIVE .

👀 You’d Miss These Alzheimer’s Symptoms Too

Forgetfulness is obvious, but what if that’s not how it starts? Early Alzheimer’s can show up as mood swings, confusion, or even just “off” days and by the time memory loss hits, it might be too late.

Sneak Peek Inside:

  • Hidden signs of Alzheimer’s you’ve probably never heard of

  • Why most diagnoses come years too late

  • How to catch it early

. NEWSFLASH .

🩺 The $1-Billion Health Cut No One’s Talking About
Health Canada’s planning to slash $1B in funding, along with the loss of nearly 2,000 bureaucrats. Programs for rare diseases and addiction treatment may vanish. Critics say this could signal the quiet end of Trudeau-era health policies.

💊 Canada Facing Prescription Painkiller Shortage
Tylenol 3 and Percocet are in short supply across the country due to manufacturing delays. Pharmacists are rationing doses and warning patients to brace for weeks of disruption. Health Canada urges not to seek meds from unverified sellers.

🎓 This Med School Is Doing What Ottawa Won’t
TMU is launching its first-ever med school with a mission to train diverse physicians who actually stay in underserved communities. The program promises a new model for culturally competent, community-based care.

☕ Canada’s Sober Party Scene Is Booming
From Toronto to Montreal, Gen Z is swapping alcohol for croissants. Sober daytime parties, part of a post-pandemic wellness boom, are gaining steam as younger Canadians ditch the hangover in favour of connection & sunlight.

. NUTRITION .

🍓 Healthy Eating on a Budget

💰Cost per serving: ~$1.16 | Strawberry Chicken Salad | ⏱️Time: 15 min

It sounds wrong, but it works. It’s fresh, creamy, crunchy, and weirdly addictive. Add a glass of homemade lemonade, and suddenly you’re winning summer lunch.

. YOUR TAKE .

🛍️ Pills, Protein & Panic Buys

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. BUZZ & BANTER .

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