Raise your hand if you’ve found your cardio routines getting stale. I’m sadly one of those people; even as a fitness editor, I find myself going back to the same boring cardio workouts: slogging for 30 minutes on the Stairmaster, trying to make it a few miles on the treadmill, or getting burned out at
Researchers found that the association between suicidal behaviours and bullying in youths depended on gender and regional variation. What is the connection between suicidal behaviours and bullying? How prevalent are suicidal behaviours and bullying across the world? What are their global health risks? These are the questions behind a study published in The Lancet. With
A woman adjusts her mask to prevent an outbreak of a new coronavirus at the Hong Kong West Kowloon High Speed Train Station, in Hong Kong, China January 23, 2020. Tyrone Siu | Reuters Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam has declared a virus emergency in the city of 7.3 million, extending school cancellations until February
The total number of coronavirus cases grew as of Thursday, with at least 18 people dead and more than 650 people around the world sickened. The majority of cases are in mainland China, with 639 sick. The previously unknown, flu-like coronavirus strain is believed to have emerged from an animal market in central Wuhan city.
Pain isn’t so plain and simple. It has levels, millions of different causes and side effects, and varying lifespans — and, for those suffering from chronic pain, that life span is seemingly endless. What Is Chronic Pain Syndrome? According to the Columbia University Department of Neurology, chronic pain syndrome is “marked by pain that lasts
A new study models an improved bariatric surgery care pathway to estimate the cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery. For many obese patients, surgery is a key treatment option that can provide long-term health improvement. Evidence over the years has established the positive outcomes of bariatric surgery in suitable patients. Bariatric surgery has been associated with better
Researchers have found evidence that fetal lungs have a microbiome as early as 11 weeks of gestation. Babies are born with a bacterial microbiome already present in the lungs. When, and how, bacteria colonized the lungs was previously unknown. During gestation? Before birth? This led researchers at the University of Alabama to consider the possibility
A comprehensive study of clinical trials on the health benefits of quercetin highlights the effects on blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Quercetin is a plant-derived chemical compound that is found in many fruits, vegetables, and herbs including raspberries, red onions, kale, and fennel. Taking quercetin supplements is thought to improve health due to its anti-inflammatory
Travelers wearing face masks stand in line inside the departure hall at West Kowloon Station, operated by MTR Corp., in Hong Kong, China, on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. Paul Yeung | Bloomberg | Getty Images The total number of coronavirus cases in China rose to 634, and a new case was reported in Singapore, Reuters
A registered dietitian I saw a few months back was totally on board with my whole-foods, plant-based diet. But when I told her that I do CrossFit five times a week, she wanted to make sure my diet was offering enough protein to build muscle. I’ve used plant-based protein powder in the past, but I
Scientists identify and map structural proteins in the pig ovary, bringing us closer to developing ‘bio-ink’ for 3-D printing an artificial ovary. The need for developing bio-prosthetic or artificial ovary Approximately one in six female cancer survivors suffer from early menopause due to the serious side-effects of chemotherapy. Clinically known as premature ovarian insufficiency, this
Working with a mouse model, researchers have shown relief of endometriosis symptoms using THC as a pain reliever. Pain is complicated. Many things can cause pain, such as injury, disease, inflammation (swelling), pressure applied to body parts and nerve damage. There are also many types of medications that attempt to help relieve pain – everything
An Australian study investigated the link between premature menopause and the risk of women developing multiple health problems in later life. Menopause (when menstrual periods stop in older women) is a natural part of the aging process. It normally happens between the ages of 45 to 55 years, but if it occurs before the age
Travelers wearing face masks walk through the arrival hall at the Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China, on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020. May James | Bloomberg | Getty Images General Motors, Ford and other U.S. companies have started restricting employee travel to Wuhan, China as an outbreak of a flu-like coronavirus that has
If there’s one thing that fans of Netflix’s riveting docuseries Cheer can agree on, it’s that Jerry Harris must be protected at all costs. The stunter was a ray of sunshine this season, stealing viewers’ hearts with his kindness, positivity, top-tier mat talk, and quiet determination to secure a place on the mat at Daytona.
A recent review article looked at the latest data to determine if dietary changes can affect mental health. Dietary psychiatry, an emerging field in mental health and treatment, has recently been featured in several scientific literature journals. Although much of the data show a significant association, scientists are still trying to accurately determine whether diet
A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition discovers that walnuts may benefit the gut microbiota and the heart. Our digestive system is colonized by a complex ecosystem of more than 100 trillion microorganisms, both good and bad, commonly referred to as the gut microbiota. The gut microbiota is critical for digesting food, metabolizing
New study examines whether exposure to 9/11 rubble increases cancer risk. The attacks on the World Trade Centre towers on September 11th, 2001 remain the defining moment of the 21st century. While close to 3,000 people were killed directly by the attacks, the devastating effects may have extended far beyond that fateful date. A new
A Chinese girl wears a protective mask as her mother pushes her on a suitcase to board a train at Beijing Railway station before the annual Spring Festival on January 21, 2020 in Beijing, China. Kevin Frayer | Getty Images The World Health Organization on Wednesday will convene a panel of experts in Geneva, Switzerland,
In a new study, researchers developed a new AI tool to detect low glucose levels from ECG signals using non-invasive wearable sensors. Tracking changes in blood sugar or glucose levels is vital for diabetic patients. Hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) results in long-term health complications that can damage the kidney, nerves, and blood vessels in the
It’s January, and the new year has forced me to take a new look at myself and my choices. The combination of wanting to be a bit healthier and being aware of our planet’s climate crisis has led me to make a bold choice; I want to eat a more plant-based diet. This might not
Recent research supports an association between specific components of the diet and mental health. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, one in five Canadians experiences mental health condition or illness in a given year. Approximately 50% of the population will have or have already had a mental illness by the age of forty. Mental
Recently researchers compared virtual physical therapy after a total knee replacement surgery to traditional in-person physical therapy. Total knee replacement surgeries have doubled in recent years and are not expected to decrease. After surgery, physical therapy is necessary to allow patients to fully recover and use their new knee. However, physical therapy is expensive and
A recent study evaluated the effect of lactate on breast cancer cells and how this may contribute to cancer formation. Why does cancer need glucose? Cancer cells consume increased amounts of glucose, a simple sugar molecule. Cancer cells also produce an increased amount of lactate, a byproduct of glucose. Glucose plays a key role in
High-impact cardio — think running, HIIT, CrossFit, plyometric circuits — tends to get most of the attention when it comes to weight loss, but we’re here to tell you that low-impact cardio sessions have their place in your routine too. “Low-impact exercise is easier on the joints and you can do it more frequently, regardless
Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence, where a computer system performs a specific task by relying on patterns and inferences, rather than a fixed set of instructions. These patterns and inferences are made based on large amounts of data and information that the computer is presented. Therefore, the more data that the computer
Researchers have consistently shown that there is a strong association between what we eat and our health. For instance, studies show that the dietary intake of flavanols and procyanidins are associated with cardiovascular health. Flavanols are bioactive compounds that can be found in many foods such as apples, blueberries, grapes, pears, and cocoa. A flavanol
Medical staff transfer patients to Jin Yintan hospital on January 17, 2020 in Wuhan, Hubei, China. Getty Images Health authorities in China on Monday confirmed nearly 140 new cases of a mysterious pneumonia-like virus, which has killed three people so far. It comes as the country’s peak holiday travel season kicks off ahead of the
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