Hearing loss is often dismissed as a natural part of ageing, something to be lived with rather than addressed.
It slips into our diets silently, hiding in plain sight. Salt, an everyday staple, has become one of the easiest nutrients to overconsume. The NHS recommends that adults limit their intake to no more than 6 grams per day, roughly the equivalent...
New figures presented at the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) conference in Manchester state serious heart attacks are more likely to occur at the beginning of the working week than at any other time. Doctors at the Belfast Health and Social...
Summer is a season of fun and frolic. However, it also brings along the pesky issue of tanning. Prolonged exposure to harmful sun rays can result in skin tanning, which can sometimes be quite challenging to eliminate. Therefore, it is crucial...
The University of Arizona researched the influence of grief on heart function and discovered that intense grieving might induce a significant increase in blood pressure. According to their data, grieving may be a risk factor for cardiac events....
According to an international team of researchers led by UBC Okanagan academics, people with Type 2 diabetes (T2D) can make a small adjustment to the first meal of the day to better control their blood sugar levels. In the UBCO Faculty of Health...
A National Health Service (NHS) trial of a new blood test for more than 50 types of cancer has shown promise after it correctly revealed two out of every three cancers in people who had visited their general practitioner (GP) with suspected...
In recent decades, cases of NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) are increasing. The problem has been seen across age groups and the condition has been rising alarmingly. The abnormal deposit of fats on liver is referred as fatty liver....
As per a study published by the American Psychological Association, teen females who have more trouble efficiently resolving interpersonal difficulties when they are under social stress and those with more interpersonal stress in their lives...
A team of researchers has warned that poor eating habits formed during post-secondary education may lead to obesity, respiratory diseases, and depression in the future. Dr. Joan Bottorff, a Professor at UBCO’s School of Nursing, is one of several...
A study from the University of Gothenburg suggests regular physical activity and exercise may reduce bleeding in persons suffering from intracerebral hemorrhage. The study, published in the journal Stoke and Vascular Neurology, looked at data...
With the rise in temperature, focusing on light, refreshing meals that help keep you hydrated and provide essential nutrients while being low in calories is important. An ideal summer diet is rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants while...
