Lebanon is facing a crippling economic crisis that has caused a shocking jump in poverty and food insecurity in recent years. Plummeting economic activity, roiling political instability, and skyrocketing inflation following decades of governmental mismanagement by sectarian elites have turned a scenic country that was once called the “Switzerland of the Middle East” into a land of economic despair for much of the country’s population. (No wonder it’s one of the countries where at least half the population wants to move away.)
These challenging conditions have helped push Lebanon near the bottom of a list of the world’s 137 “happiest”…
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How I Recovered from Over $500,000 Worth of Medical Debt
A sudden diagnosis of heart failure in an otherwise healthy 28-year-old person is challenging to accept.
Spending the next months grappling with questions like “Will he be able to go back to work?” and “How will we make payments on our mortgage?” was difficult.
We were married just three years prior, had children, and were shocked to see a huge medical bill show up for the unexpected diagnosis of a chronic health condition.
Pulling together and working hard to make big decisions, we were able to pay off $500,000 worth of medical debt and put ourselves on the path to…
Opinion: Canadians are the biggest losers in the Supreme Court’s latest health care decision
It was 18 years ago that the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that waitlists for health care in Quebec were an affront to a patient’s constitutional rights – opening the door to private health insurance in the province.
Which is why the court’s decision last week not to hear an appeal of a BC Court ruling, which bans extra-billing and private insurance, is so puzzling. And infuriating. Because not much has changed in the nearly two-decade-long span since its landmark decision on this matter. In fact, it could be argued, the situation has deteriorated even further, with the crisis in…
What is Probate?
Probate is a court process that your estate will go through after you pass away. The probate court will distribute your estate and make decisions regarding your estate.
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Many of our clients come to us without an understanding of probate or having had a bad experience with the probate court and wanting to keep their estate out of probate.
If you die without a written estate plan, your estate must go…
Pueblo’s East Side Clinic is the first zero energy health facility in the US
Pueblo Community Health Center’s new East Side Clinic doesn’t have electric bills. It doesn’t have gas bills either.
The center has gained the distinction of being the first verified health care facility in North America to win a zero energy verification.
That means the clinic at 1301 E. Seventh St. generates more power than it uses thanks to the more-than 600 solar panels installed on the building’s roof and parking lot carport roof. There are no gas bills either because a high-tech geothermal pump system provides heating and cooling, said Donald Moore, Pueblo Community Health Center chief executive officer.
“From…
Ethics case dropped against Lachine Hospital physician: ‘It’s a big relief’ – Montreal
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There is a fresh spring in the steps of Dr. Paul Saba lately and it has nothing to do with the season.
The family physician at Lachine Hospital is feeling vindicated after the Quebec College of Physicians dropped its ethics probe against him.
“It’s a big relief,” Dr. Saba told Global News.
The College of Physicians dismissed the case after the complainant, Dr. Pierre Gfeller, the former CEO of the McGill University Health Center (MUHC), withdrew his accusations against Dr. Sabbath.
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5 Warning Signs You Are Not Eating Enough, Revealed By A Nutritionist
There are many sources offering nutritional advice today. Many of us make modifications to our diet based on tips we have read or heard about from others. We may even reduce the total amount of food we eat as we are led to believe this is healthy. However, our body requires a balanced intake of many nutrients. If we cut down on food without proper consideration, we could put ourselves at risk of mineral deficiencies and other conditions. Alternatively, we may eat less food than usual because we say we don’t have the time or the appetite. But doing so…
Is ice cream . . . healthy? Here’s what the evidence says
Ice cream lovers worldwide were probably rejoicing when a recent article suggested that indulging in your favorite flavor might be healthy. The article drew upon a 2018 doctoral thesis, which suggested that people with type 2 diabetes who consumed more ice cream had lower risks of heart disease. But as exciting as this sounds for those of us who sometimes enjoy indulging in a bowl of raspberry ripple, when we actually examine the study, it’s likely this link comes down to a variety of other factors.
The 2018 research the article drew upon looking at data from the Nurses’ Health…