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October 24, 2023

Brain Health Supplements: Do They Work?

By Andrea Johnston-Scott

Brain health supplements have become increasingly popular, with claims that they can improve memory, focus, and overall brain function. However, before you rush out to buy the latest brain-boosting pill, it's essential to understand the truth about these products and why you should think twice before spending your money.

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September 3, 2023

Daylight Savings Time, That Time of Year Again?!

By Andrea Johnston-Scott

This Sunday, March 12th, we “spring ahead” and set our clocks an hour ahead to gain an extra 60 minutes of sunlight……and lose an hour of sleep.

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August 19, 2023

Understanding Sleep Aids and Their Risk

By Andrea Johnston-Scott

You've spent the past few nights staring at the ceiling, thinking about your grocery list, lining up your tasks for the next day, the rest of the week, or obsessing about your problem of the day — but what you want to be doing is sleeping soundly.

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August 18, 2023

You Snore Like a Tractor!

By Andrea Johnston-Scott

Have you been told you snore like a tractor? It could be more than just snoring. You might have sleep apnea. What Is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a severe disorder that causes your…

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August 18, 2023

Why is Brain Health So Important?

By Andrea Johnston-Scott

September is World Alzheimer’s Month so, it makes sense to talk about a healthy brain. The brain is one of our body’s largest and most complex organs. It controls every…

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August 6, 2023

Does my heart rate change during sleep?

By Andrea Johnston-Scott

Sleep represents an uninterrupted, unconscious resting time for your body and mind.

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July 28, 2023

8 Causes of Night Sweats

By Andrea Johnston-Scott

Doctors and pharmacists often hear their patients complain of night sweats. Night sweats refer to excess sweating during the night. But if your bedroom is unusually hot or you…

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July 24, 2023

Marijuana at school: Loss of concentration, risk of psychosis

By Andrea Johnston-Scott

WRITTEN BY PAUL BENNETT ON JANUARY 29, 2018 FOR CANADIANHEALTHCARENETWORK.CA One of the enduring myths about marijuana is that it is “harmless” and can be safely used by teens.

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July 24, 2023

How Lack of Sleep Can Ruin Your Marriage

By Andrea Johnston-Scott

From time.com, Published by Amanda MacMillan and July 5, 2017 A fight with your significant other can do more than just spoil your mood. A new study in the journal Psycho…

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