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Sleep is critically important for our health, in particular, the health of our brain. Sleep disturbances or other sleep-related symptoms can actually signal to us that something may be amiss. Research suggests that there are certain sleep-related warning signs that may be indicators of an elevated stroke risk. By understanding and recognizing these signs, individuals...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Health & Wellness Journalist

Whooping cough is back, and it’s hitting Australia harder than anyone expected. Case numbers are breaking records that stood for decades. Behind those numbers, a family lost their baby to the illness last year. The same concerning trends are appearing in communities around the world. This isn’t another outbreak statistic. The disease has returned in...

Catherine Vercuiel

Catherine Vercuiel

Wellness Journalist

Your liver isn’t lounging around doing nothing all day. This powerhouse organ performs over 500 functions daily. It’s your personal detox center, energy storage facility, and chemical processing plant rolled into one biological machine. Your liver filters toxins, breaks down fats, and produces clotting factors that help your blood thicken and stop bleeding when you’re injured. When you...

Catherine Vercuiel

Catherine Vercuiel

Wellness Journalist