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2 in 3 Canadians Are Overweight or Obese: What the Latest Data Tells Us

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New data from Statistics Canada indicates that excess body weight among Canadian adults has reached its highest recorded level. According to findings from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS), 68 per cent of Canadians aged 18 to 79 were classified as overweight or obese between 2022 and 2024, an increase from 60 per cent during the 2016 to 2019 period. […]

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High-Protein Intake Dramatically Improves Cancer Recovery, New Meta-Analysis Shows

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A new meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Nutrition provides compelling evidence that higher protein intake is essential for cancer recovery. According to the study, nearly 85% of cancer patients experience malnutrition, which increases infection risk, reduces treatment tolerance, prolongs hospital stays, and contributes to about 20% of cancer-related deaths. Across 29 randomized controlled trials, researchers found that patients receiving high-protein oral

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Low-Calorie Dieting & Cortisol: What the Research Shows

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I’ve often shared my concerns, based on both science and real-world experience, about the long-term use of low-calorie diets. While they may seem like a quick fix, consistently eating far below your body’s needs can create a cascade of negative health effects. One major issue is the rise in cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone. A

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What You Need to Know About Food Cravings

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Food cravings are something I see every single day in practice, and they can derail even the best intentions. If you struggle with cravings, this is absolutely for you and understanding the “why” behind them can change everything. First, cravings are not a sign of weakness. Cravings are usually your body’s way of signaling that something is off, whether it’s a nutrient

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Science Shows: The Full Benefits of Exercise Can’t Be Replicated in a Pill

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In a world where new supplements, shortcuts, and so-called “exercise pills” appear every year, the truth hasn’t changed: No pill can replace the full benefits of exercise. A new peer-reviewed review published in Trends in Endocrinology & Metabolism highlights that while scientists are exploring “exercise-mimetic” compounds, none of them can recreate the whole-body impact of real physical activity. Exercise affects

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Your Liver Might Be Slowing You Down (Without You Knowing It)

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You don’t feel your liver working but when it struggles, your whole body pays the price. Millions of people walk around with fatty liver disease without a clue. I see it often in my practice. Your liver is your body’s unsung hero. It detoxifies alcohol, drugs, and toxins, regulates hormones and cholesterol, supports digestion and

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64% of Kids Improved ADHD Symptoms in 5 Weeks—With One Change

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A landmark study published in The Lancet found that removing ultra-processed foods, artificial additives, and colors from children’s diets led to a dramatic reduction in ADHD symptoms. About 64% of kids showed significant improvement within just five weeks. That’s huge. In my clinical experience, I’ve seen this firsthand. Parents often describe the shift as “night and day”

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What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You: 8 Deficiencies Behind Common Symptoms

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Most people don’t realize that many “random” symptoms are actually your body’s way of asking for help. Hair thinning, brittle nails, eye twitching, tingling toes, these might not just be “aging” or “stress.” Often, they’re signs your body is missing key nutrients. Here are 8 common deficiencies that can cause symptoms most people ignore and what you

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