Rising mortgage interest rates hurt everyone. Louise and Julien are no exception and fear that they will not be able to maintain the family residence. The couple purchased their home in the summer of 2021 for $440,000. They were able to make a good down payment and their mortgage is now $401,000. Yes, but here …
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High cholesterol and chronic inflammation can contribute to plaque buildup and narrowing of the arteries, which increases the risk of blood clots. An important part of the evaluation of heart health is the cholesterol evaluation, which is part of your annual physical exam. High cholesterol (specifically certain levels of cholesterol in the blood, such as …
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Consuming too much sugar is bad for your health, it is now a well-documented fact. Too much sugar, especially sugary drinks, increases the risk of tooth decay, overweight and obesity. Sugar abuse is also associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. But what about the links between sugar consumption and …
A new study suggests that people who eat nuts tend to have a lower risk of heart disease and healthier eating habits. Walnuts are generally considered part of a healthy diet due to their high content of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Researchers at the University of Minnesota found that people who eat tree nuts …
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Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating dementia that never stops spreading and affects anyone who is susceptible, especially the elderly. It is characterized by memory loss, changes in mood and behavior, and decreased cognitive abilities. Unfortunately for those who suffer from it, it is incurable and can progress slowly or rapidly, depending on the case. Many …
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A mix of genes and environmental risk factors contribute to this often deadly form of cancer. Medical experts don’t know exactly why people get pancreatic cancer, but they have made progress in understanding the biological basis of the disease and the factors that increase the risk of developing it. Like other forms of cancer, pancreatic …
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A stroke is a medical emergency that can cause lifelong disability, and the risk of having a stroke can be increased depending on certain factors.A recent study found that people with type A blood may be at increased risk of early stroke. Some factors, like blood type, can’t be changed, but people can work to …
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As part of the reinforced surveillance system for vaccines against Covid-19, the EPI-PHARE group has carried out a new pharmacoepidemiology study on the risk of myocarditis after injection of an mRNA vaccine from Pfizer (Comirnaty) and Modern (Spikevax). According to new data released by the ANSM on July 22, 2022, the risk of myocarditis increases …
Heat stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the body can no longer cool itself. The body suffers from dehydration because it is unable to release internal heat to the environment, resulting in a core temperature above 40 degrees C. The scary thing is that most people don’t know they’re in danger of heat …
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With stagnant economic growth and stubbornly high inflation, Canada appears headed for a new period of stagflation, the last episode of which dates back to the 1970s, economists note. The anomalous combination of rising prices and high unemployment captured the country’s collective imagination some 40 years ago. Supply shocks had spiked energy costs, interest rates …
