PNL May #4 '25 *

May 22, 2025

🌟 Hello Medimap Community,

Turns out your desk job might be draining more than your energy, it could be draining your health. 🪑💀

Also, a toxic chemical crisis, Canada’s failing grade on child wellness, and a new fix for wait times!👇

. DEEP DIVE .

🪑 The Hidden Health Cost of Office Life: Sit, Scroll, Suffer

You sit to work, sit to rest, and scroll to unwind—but all that sitting may be silently sabotaging your health. From rising pain to chronic fatigue, the office grind is doing more damage than most realize.

Sneak Peek Inside:

  • How sitting impacts your brain & body long-term 

  • Why standing desks and stretches aren’t enough

  • What you can do to protect your health without quitting your job

. NEWSFLASH .

🧪 Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found Across Canada
A new investigation reveals hundreds of PFAS hotspots, some dangerously close to wells and drinking water. These invisible, nearly indestructible chemicals are harder to clean up than you’d think. Find your area on the interactive map.

🦵 A Fix for Canada’s Surgery Wait Times?
A new study shows centralized waitlists could slash hip and knee surgery delays, without adding more staff or funding. Some regions saw wait times drop by over 200 days. So… what’s the holdup?

👶 UNICEF: Canada Falling Behind on Child Well-Being
Canada ranks 19th out of 36 wealthy nations for child wellness and 33rd for teen suicide. UNICEF is calling it a national wake-up call. From bullying to poverty, Canadian kids are being left behind.

🧑‍⚕️ Canadian Doc Weighs In on Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis
Joe Biden’s prostate cancer made headlines, but what do Canadian experts think? Dr. Peter Black from Vancouver’s Prostate Centre shares what the diagnosis really means, and why early detection is everything.

. NUTRITION .

🍝 Healthy Eating on a Budget

💰Cost per serving: ~$2.65 | Chicken Parmesan | ⏱️Time: 22 min

Crispy, cheesy, and saucy in all the right ways. This comfort classic comes together in one pan, and feels like restaurant-quality without the price tag.

. ALLERGIES .

🤧 Spring Allergies? Walk-In Relief Starts Here

Pollen counts are rising, and so are allergy symptoms. Don’t wait weeks to feel better — find a walk-in clinic near you and get seen faster.

. BUZZ & BANTER .

✏️ Medi-Crossword

Nutrient-dense, antioxidant-packed, and totally worth adding to your grocery list.

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