PNL September #3 '25

September 18, 2025

🌟 Hello Medimap Community,

Cold weather can do more than chill your bones. This week’s blog breaks down why your blood pressure spikes in fall and winter and what you can do about it.

From the surprising health risks of daylight savings to the shocking rise of lung cancer in young, healthy women, this week’s headlines aren’t what you’d expect.👇

. DEEP DIVE .

🫀 Cold Weather Is Raising Your BP. Here’s How to Flatten It

Cold snaps tighten arteries, routines slip, and numbers creep up, often by more than you think. Beat the seasonal bump with a simple, proven plan.

Sneak Peek Inside:

  • Why BP climbs 2–4 mmHg in cooler weather

  • Simple home fixes that beat the seasonal bump

  • 4 Week plan your doctor trusts

. NEWSFLASH .

🕒 Clock Changes Linked to Obesity and Stroke Risk
Stanford study says flipping the clocks twice a year could be harming your health. Sticking to permanent standard time could lower obesity and stroke rates. Even small circadian disruptions may quietly damage our long-term well-being.

🚭 The New Face of Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is no longer a “smoker’s disease.” Doctors are seeing a rise in late-stage lung cancer among young, non-smoking women, and they’re unsure why. Some suspect environmental factors like air pollution, but the science is still catching up.

🇨🇦 89% of Canadians Want Universal Healthcare Fixed
A new poll reveals nearly 9 in 10 Canadians want access to healthcare to be a top government priority. With Parliament back in session, the CMA is calling for action on everything from more doctors and less paperwork to expanded digital care.

📈 Life Expectancy Is Rising 
After years of pandemic setbacks, Canadian life expectancy has ticked up to 81.7 years. But experts say the opioid crisis, chronic illness, and environmental stressors may limit future gains.

. NUTRITION .

🍗 Healthy Eating on a Budget

💰 Cost per serving: ~$2.49 | Chicken Schnitzel | ⏱️ Time: ~45 min

Pound it thin, pan-fry till it shatters, squeeze fresh lemon on top, and dinner feels like a $25 bistro plate.

. YOUR TAKE .

🚭 Risk Check

Everyone has a weak spot… but doctors say small habits add up to the biggest health risks.

Which habit would be the hardest for you to cut?

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. BUZZ & BANTER .

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