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PNL March #3 '26
💙 Hello Medimap Community,
Your body starts handling sugar differently as you age, even if your diet hasn’t changed.
Plus, a vaccine linked to lower dementia risk, rising self-harm rates among Canadians, and cancer drug shipments disrupted by war. 👇
. DEEP DIVE .
🧁 Why Your Body Handles Sugar Worse As You Age
You didn’t suddenly start eating worse. But your energy crashes harder, weight sticks easier, and blood sugar starts creeping up anyway.
Sneak Peek Inside:
What actually changes in your metabolism as you age
Why your body stores more and burns less
Early signs most people overlook until it’s too late
📜 In Case You Missed It:
🦴 How To Reduce Joint Pain
🫀 Heartburn Or Heart Attack?
🤖 Is AI In Your Doctor’s Office?
🧑⚕️ Why Your Cholesterol Is High
. NEWSFLASH .
🧠 Shingles Vaccine May Cut Dementia Risk
Evidence suggests the shingles vaccine could do more than prevent painful rashes; it may also lower the risk of dementia, stroke, and heart attack. Researchers say the connection looks increasingly strong.
📱 Self-Harm Is Rising Among Young Canadian Girls
New research shows self-harm cases among young Canadians have more than doubled over the past 25 years, with the sharpest increase seen in girls.
🏥 Doctors Warn Canada’s Health System Is Under Threat
Health experts are raising concerns about expanded private options. Some warn this could affect access and wait times, while others argue it may help relieve pressure on the system.
💊 Cancer Drug Shipments Disrupted by War
Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is affecting key pharmaceutical shipping routes, including those used for temperature-sensitive medications like cancer treatments. Delays could begin impacting supply if disruptions continue.
. PRIZEDRAW .
🎁 Last Chance to Win a $100 Gift Card
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. NUTRITION .
🍝 Healthy Eating on a Budget
💰 Cost per serving: ~$0.68 | Potato Gnocchi | ⏱️ ~1 hr 45 min
It’s literally just potatoes and a few basics, cheap, filling, and actually kind of fun to make once you get the hang of it.
. YOUR TAKE .
🏥 Canada’s Healthcare Debate
With more talk around private vs public care, opinions are starting to shift across the country.
What should Canada’s healthcare future look like? |
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