Medcan's Director of Cardiology Dr. Beth Abramson informs Medcan’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Peter Nord about proactive heart health screening through ApoB and Lp(a) assessments, which identifies cardiovascular risk, in this interview.
28 Feb 2025
Best Diets for 2025
In this episode, Leslie Beck, Medcan’s Clinical Director of Food and Nutrition, discusses the US News & World Report’s Best Diets rankings. This year marks the 15th year in a row that the US News & World Report has published these diet rankings, which were released in early January. Sixty-nine leading health experts evaluated 38 diets in 21 different categories. Beck reveals the top four overall-rated diets for 2025 and also highlights some of the other notable category winners, and explains how following these diets can help you achieve your health goals.
The Rankings: Out of 38 diets, which diet ranked highest?
(Hint: It’s one of these four):
MIND diet
Flexitarian diet
DASH diet
Mediterranean diet
The Categories: In addition to Best Overall Diet, categories also included:
Best for Healthy Eating
Best for Inflammation, Brain Health, Menopause, Prediabetes, Arthritis and Fatty Liver
What The Top Diets Have in Common: Key features that support overall health and well-being
Takeaways:
All of this year’s top rated diets emphasize whole plant foods, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, beans and lentils, nuts, lean proteins and healthy fats, while limiting adding sugars and saturated fats.
All of the diets have solid evidence to support their effectiveness for managing or preventing a health condition or chronic disease.
None of the diets restrict entire food groups or ban certain foods.
The best diet is the one you can sustain long-term while meeting your health and lifestyle needs.
When considering a diet, ask yourself: Does the plan promote a way of eating that’s good for your children? (Find out why that’s important by listening to the episode).
For personalized advice, consult your doctor or a Medcan dietitian at www.medcan.com/nutrition.
13 Feb 2025
Inspiration from the Invictus Games
Medcan CEO and Chair Shaun Francis speaks with Tony Moreau, a retired warrant officer, and Dr. Kristina Moreau, a retired captain and family physician with a special interest in sports medicine. This father-daughter duo shares their transformative experiences as competitors in the Invictus and Warrior Games, shedding light on the power of adaptive sports and the value of community.
Highlights:
Tony’s Journey: Following a PTSD diagnosis, the Invictus Games helped him rediscover connection, community and wellness through adaptive sports.
Kristina’s Perspective: From military nurse to doctor to Warrior Games gold medalist, she shares how these Games provided healing and a renewed sense of belonging.
Family Impact: The unique ways the Invictus Games brings families together and inspires hope for Veterans and their families.
Why It Matters: The mental health benefits of physical activity, camaraderie, and being part of a team.
Takeaways:
Adaptive sports create purpose, community, and healing for veterans.
The Invictus Games are more than a competition—they are a celebration of resilience and recovery.
Looking for help with your health and wellness goals? Visit www.medcan.com (https://www.medcan.com).
Photo by Lukas Schulze/Getty Images for Invictus Games The Hague 2020
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