For most people, a stroke appears to be a sudden event. However, the conditions that increase its risk often develop over many years without causing noticeable symptoms.

A stroke is commonly imagined as a sudden catastrophe with obvious symptoms: paralysis, speech impairment, or loss of consciousness. In reality, however, the condition does not always develop so noticeably. A person may continue working, talking, and going about their usual activities without realizing how serious their condition is.

Fox spent many years trying to understand why he became ill at such a young age. He recalled head injuries, alcohol use, working and living in different places, and possible contact with chemicals. He said that he caught and ate fish from a river near pulp and paper plants, spent time on farms and may have come into contact with agricultural chemicals.

Famous Canadian actor Michael J. Fox, who played the lead role of Marty McFly in the cult trilogy Back to the Future, turned 65 on June 9. On October 2, 2026, Fox was elevated to the highest level of the Order of Canada - becoming a Companion of the Order (C.C.). This promotion from his previously received rank of Officer recognizes not only his contribution to culture, but also his many years of work supporting Parkinson’s disease research through the foundation he created.

Herpes is not a single disease but a large family of viruses. More than one hundred herpesviruses are known today, although only some of them are capable of infecting humans.

Coffee and energy drinks are usually considered different categories of products. As a result, their effects and risks are assessed separately. From a physiological perspective, in both cases the key factor is the same substance - caffeine. It is what determines the main effect: reducing the sensation of fatigue and stimulating the nervous system.

Once the decision to undergo Botox has been made, practical questions come to the forefront. These relate to the choice of product and practitioner, contraindications and procedural conditions, as well as factors that affect both health and the outcome of the procedure.

Botulinum toxin in cosmetology is often perceived as a routine aesthetic procedure, comparable to non-invasive appearance-enhancing methods. This creates a sense of simplicity and safety and gradually blurs the boundary between a medicinal product and a cosmetic service. At the same time, Botox remains a pharmaceutical drug with a clearly defined mechanism of action, regulatory oversight, and an extensive list of warnings regarding potential adverse effects.

Every summer, wildfires worsen air quality in many regions of Canada. At the same time, many people do not realize that the danger exists not only near the fire itself. Smoke can be carried by air currents for hundreds and even thousands of kilometres, so air quality can deteriorate significantly in places where there is no visible fire nearby at all.

Leafy salads and other fresh leafy greens have traditionally been considered an important part of a healthy diet. They contain dietary fiber, natural folates (including folinic acid), chlorophyll, vitamin K, vitamin C, carotenoids, polyphenols, and various minerals. At the same time, most types of leafy greens are relatively low in calories, making it possible to significantly increase the nutritional value of the diet without substantially increasing its caloric content.