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Sep 11 2024HEALTH

Apple's Medical Device Ambitions: A Step in the Right Direction?

Apple's latest foray into the medical device business has sparked excitement among health enthusiasts. The tech giant has unveiled new health features for its products, including a clinical-grade, over-the-counter hearing aid feature in its AirPods Pro 2. But is this a game-changer or just a cleve

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Kamala Harris: A Champion for Women. . . With Some Serious Skepticism

Kamala Harris is generating unprecedented excitement among women, but is she really all she's cracked up to be? Let's take a closer look. On the surface, Harris checks all the boxes of what many women want in a leader. She clearly understands the issues that matter most (though one could argue ther

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Senior Health & Wellness: A One-Stop Expo or a Missed Opportunity?

The recent Healthy Lifestyle Expo in Deerfield saw a surge of seniors eager to get their flu shots, with many also opting for the newly released COVID-19 vaccine. Walgreens, a major sponsor, brought extra doses to meet the demand, highlighting the importance of accessible healthcare for this demogr

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Pandemic Brains: Did Lockdowns Age Our Teens?

A new study suggests that COVID-19 lockdowns may have accelerated brain aging in teenagers, particularly girls. Researchers at the University of Washington found that the cerebral cortex, the brain's outer layer responsible for higher-level thinking, thinned more rapidly in teens during the pandemi

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Apple Watch 10: Sleep Apnea Detector Delayed, But Other Health Features Abound

The Apple Watch 10 is here, but its most hyped feature - sleep apnea detection - won't be available at launch. Apparently, the FDA hasn't given it the green light yet. While this might seem like a risky move on Apple's part, they must be pretty confident that approval is imminent, given how heavil

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Is Your Apple Watch About to Become Your Sleep Doctor?

The Apple Watch Series 10 is making waves with its new sleep apnea detection feature, a move that has many people wondering if their wristwatch is about to become their personal health advisor. This announcement follows similar features in devices like the RingConn Gen 2 Smart Ring, highlighting a g

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Apple's New Health Features: A Closer Look

At its recent 'Glowtime' event, Apple unveiled a slew of new health monitoring features across their product line. While the integration of health tech is nothing new, Apple has taken it to the next level by providing clinically relevant data and insights that could actually make a difference in pe

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

Princess Kate's Cancer Journey: A Touching Video, But Does It Tell the Whole Story?

Princess Kate's recent video announcing the completion of her cancer treatment was undeniably heartwarming. It showcased a family enjoying simple moments, emphasizing the importance of love and connection. The video, however, raises some interesting questions. Why was the decision made to release

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

The Dogwood Dream: Could Community Health Centres Solve BC's Doctor Shortage?

Imagine a world where getting a doctor's appointment is as easy as visiting your local MLA's office. That's the vision the B.C. Greens are pitching with their Dogwood Model, a network of community health centres aiming to tackle the province's persistent doctor shortage. But is this a realistic so

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Sep 10 2024HEALTH

AirPods: Hearing Aid or Hype? Apple's Bold Move into Hearing Health

Apple recently announced at its event that the new AirPods Pro 2 will soon have over-the-counter hearing aid capabilities. This feature allows users to take a clinical-grade hearing test within their AirPods, which creates an audiogram map of their hearing abilities and activates a 'Hearing Aid' mo

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