Xylitol may affect cardiovascular health
At a Glance Higher blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke in people. Xylitol enhanced blood clotting in mice and…
Canada’s dental care plan is expanding. Who’s eligible now? – National
The federal dental care plan is entering the second phase of its planned rollout, Health Minister Mark Holland said in an announcement Thursday. “For families who have children 18 and…
Planet Fitness to open near downtown Detroit later this summer
A new Planet Fitness is expected to open in Detroit in August near the edge of downtown. The gym will go into an existing building at 1200 Fort St., between…
Taking an aspirin a day for heart health? Here’s why you need to stop
First recommended in the 1990s, milllions of Americans continue to take an aspirin each day for their heart health — despite findings it increases your bleeding risk. In fact, the…
I’m Shopping These 13 Under-$50 Fashion Finds From Nordstrom
As a shopping writer, I love sharing my favorite products. However, what tops my list is scouring retailers for can’t-miss deals—there’s just something so satisfying when I find a popular…
How a Travel Agent Helped Turn My Family Vacation in Vietnam Into a Spectacular Trip
I didn’t mean to hire a Vietnamese travel agency to plan our three-week family adventure. In fact, when the agency asked if they could create an itinerary for our trip…