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A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association confirms that completing the recommended 150 minutes of weekly aerobic exercise in one or two sessions is as beneficial as spreading it throughout the week. Researchers analyzed data from over 93,000 adults, concluding that both “active weekend warriors” and those who exercise regularly experience similar health benefits, particularly concerning reduced risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer. This insight could significantly impact Canadians, as...

OTTAWA — A Postmedia-Leger poll reveals a stark emotional divide between Conservative and Liberal voters in the ongoing election. Three-quarters of Conservative supporters express hope for a better future, while 60% of Liberals cite fear, largely influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump's actions. Nationally, 51% of voters are motivated by hope, with the Liberals leading at 43% support, followed by Conservatives at 38%, and Trump impacting 58% of voter decisions to some extent. Full Article

NHL HOCKEY: The Montreal Canadiens' playoff hopes have influenced the election debate schedule, prompting the commission to move a leaders' debate from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday due to the team's critical game for playoff qualification. Meanwhile, Liberal Leader Mark Carney reacted to unfounded reports about job losses at Honda's Alliston plant, while Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre criticized trade policies. The Green Party faced exclusion from the debates despite initial inclusion due to...

SummaryThe Leaders’ Debates Commission has disinvited the Green Party from the federal leaders’ debates due to their failure to run candidates in at least 90% of federal ridings, as they have not named candidates in over 100 of the 343 ridings. Co-leader Jonathan Pedneault stated this was a strategic decision to avoid splitting the progressive vote where Conservatives are strong, but the Commission deemed this approach inconsistent with party viability. The Greens plan to issue...

As Canada approaches its federal election, with U.S. relations, economic concerns, and affordability taking center stage, Indian residential school survivors and their advocates are calling on all political parties to commit to supporting investigations into unmarked burials and missing children. This plea comes in light of the discovery of over a hundred "unmarked burial features" at the former McIntosh Indian Residential School, and researchers indicate there may be additional potential burial sites on the property....

A large-scale study published in JAMA Internal Medicine by Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman estimated that CT scans performed in the U.S. could lead to over 100,000 cancer cases, primarily lung, colon, leukemia, and bladder cancers. In 2023, 61.5 million Americans underwent 93 million CT exams, exposing patients to higher doses of ionizing radiation compared to standard X-rays. The findings suggest that if current practices continue, CT-related cancers could account for 5% of annual cancer diagnoses, with...