Study Suggests: Maintaining a Blissful and Gratifying Sex Life in Late Adulthood May Enhance Cognitive Health in Individuals Aged 62 to 74

Title: Enhancing Brain Health: The Connection between Satisfying Sex and Cognitive Function in Older Adults Introduction: In a groundbreaking study, researchers have discovered a fascinating link between having satisfying sexual experiences in later life and maintaining a healthy brain. By examining the cognitive health scores of men and women aged 62-74, the study reveals that …

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Local Hostel in Montreal Alerted for Potential Hepatitis A Exposure, Montreal Public Health Reports

Local Hostel in Montreal Alerted for Potential Hepatitis A Exposure, Montreal Public Health Reports

Decrease article font size Increase article font size Montreal’s public health department has issued a warning regarding potential exposure to hepatitis A at Auberge Chez Jean, a hostel in the city’s Plateau neighborhood. The warning, published online on Friday, alerts individuals who stayed at Auberge Chez Jean on Henri-Julien Street between July 29 and August …

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Ozempic and Wegovy, Weight-loss Medications, Priced at 10 Times Higher Rates in the US Compared to Other Countries

Ozempic and Wegovy, Weight-loss Medications, Priced at 10 Times Higher Rates in the US Compared to Other Countries

By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 21:52 BST, 18 August 2023 | Updated: 22:02 BST, 18 August 2023 Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelus are significantly more costly in the US compared to other wealthy countries, sometimes up to 10 times more. According to an analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), …

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Study suggests mouth rinse could potentially detect early signs of heart disease

Study suggests mouth rinse could potentially detect early signs of heart disease

According to researchers, a recent study suggests that a basic mouth rinse has the potential to detect early indications of cardiovascular disease. The study was published in the peer-reviewed health journal Frontiers in Oral Health, led by Trevor King of Mount Royal University. The researchers focused on the connection between high levels of white blood …

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National supply shortage leads to potential scarcity of Ozempic in Canada

National supply shortage leads to potential scarcity of Ozempic in Canada

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 18, 2023 12:26 pm Updated August 18, 2023 12:30 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size A scarcity of the diabetes drug Ozempic, which is used off-label for weight loss, is predicted in Canada, according to the manufacturer’s statement on Friday. Novo Nordisk has reported a …

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Study suggests historic highs in binge drinking and marijuana use

Binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen use have reached unprecedented levels among adults aged 35 to 50 in the United States. According to research conducted by the National Institutes of Health, nearly one-third of individuals in this age group reported binge drinking, defined as consuming more than five drinks on one occasion, in 2022. This …

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Patient with heavily-mutated BA.X strain of Covid variant hospitalized in London: Experts suspect infection acquired within the UK

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed the presence of a highly mutated Covid variant, referred to as BA.X or BA.2.86, in the country. Although the exact number of cases has not been disclosed, one patient infected locally has been hospitalized in London. This announcement comes shortly after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared …

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