Tag: health news this week

Apple Women’s Health Study: menstrual cycles, health | News

February 1, 2023 – Over the past three years, researchers with the Apple Women’s Health Study have been able to shed light on topics such as pregnancy attempts during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on menstrual cycles.

Thanks to three years of renewed support from Apple, the work will continue.

Shruthi Mahalingaiah
Shruthi Mahalingaiah

“We’ve made incredible progress in our team’s cohesion and collaboration, and we’ve been able to dedicate ourselves towards discovery for women’s health,” said Shruthi Mahalingaiah, assistant professor of environmental, reproductive, and women’s health at Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health and a member of the study team.

The study is a collaboration of Harvard Chan School, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), and Apple. The longitudinal study is focused on advancing understanding of menstrual cycles and using that information to improve screening and risk assessment for a range of gynecological conditions—and,

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5 Things to Discuss with Your Spouse Before Estate Planning

If you are married and considering doing your estate plan, there are some discussions you should have with your spouse.

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If you and your spouse are considering doing your estate plan, we recommend that you discuss the following items:

  1. How do you want your money and assets handled if one of you dies? Do you want any restrictions? Are you worried about your spouse remarrying and being influenced by the spouse? It is important to know how you want your money to be managed when one spouse dies, especially if you have minor children.
  2. If you have minor children, who will be their guardian? This is a very difficult discussion to have, but it’s better to make this decision than
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Government of Canada and Chief Nursing Officer hosted the Nursing Retention Forum to address workforce health challenges

June 14, 2023 | Toronto, Ont. | Health Canada

As Canada’s largest group of health professionals with more than 400,000 members, nurses are critical to Canada’s health care system, but many are leaving the profession given the challenges – such as increased workloads, high incidences of burnout, stress, anxiety and depression, and in some cases, abuse – that they face on the job.

Health workers are the backbone of the health care system, and the Government of Canada is working with provinces and territories, as well as the Coalition for Action for Health Workers and other key partners to address workforce health challenges. Budget 2023 outlines our plan to invest close to $200 billion to improve health care for Canadians, which includes a focus on efforts to further support the health workforce through retention, recruitment, planning and recognition of the credentials of those trained in other jurisdictions and abroad. Additionally,

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China’s economy is way more screwed than anyone thought

A Yuan bill that's burning

The end of China’s economic miracle is going to drive down stocks on Wall Street — and drive up prices for everyone.iStock; Rebecca Zisser/Insider

Entering 2023, the relentless drumbeat of Wall Street consensus was pounding out one consistent rhythm: China is back. After years of lockdowns and suppressed output, economists and investors cheered the end of Beijing’s zero-COVID policy and the economic boom that was sure to follow. The colossus-in-waiting that is the Chinese consumer was about to roam freely, analysts said. This was great news for the whole world — everyone would benefit from the globe’s second-largest economy getting healthier.

But six months into the year, Wall Street’s dreams for the country are turning into a nightmare.

Far from an economic explosion, China’s recovery from COVID has been weak. Industrial production has disappointed. Trade — both imports and exports — has markedly slowed down. There is debt everywhere,

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Sweeteners may damage DNA and increase cancer risk

  • A new study finds that a type of common sweetener can damage your DNA.
  • The zero-calorie sweetener in question is sucralose, which is about 600 times sweeter than table sugar.
  • The new study found that sucralose may lead to a leaky gut lining, and increase the activity of genes related to inflammation and cancer.

A study from researchers at North Carolina State University suggests that a chemical formed from one artificial sweetener might also damage our DNA.

The zero-calorie sweetener in question is sucralose, which is about 600 times sweeter than table sugar,

The World Health Organization recently recommended against using certain sugar substitutes to help lose weight, saying there is little evidence of long-term benefits.

Sucralose, known in the United States by the brand name Splenda, is used in thousands of products, including baked goods, beverages, chewing gum, gelatin and frozen dairy desserts.

In addition to DNA damage,

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Healthy school lunches, the greatest gift we can give our children

We should ensure that every kid in Canada has a healthy organic meal at school and learns more about nutrition

Published June 06, 2023 • Last updated 3 days ago • 3 minute read

School cafeteria
Photo by Jana Birchum/Getty Images

It’s hard to believe that some children in Canada go to school hungry and return home with an empty stomach. That should never happen in a country like ours. But it’s just as perplexing to me that we don’t provide organic food to all children and make learning about nutrition as important as reading, writing and arithmetic.

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Multivitamin protects aging brain, science suggests

Multivitamin supplements may help slow the normal forgetfulness that comes with aging, reported researchers Wednesday.

The analysis of data from more than 3,500 older participants showed that those who took a daily Centrum Silver pill over a period of three years had better memories than those who received a placebo treatment, according to a report published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

The effects seen in the study are “very, very encouraging,” said study co-author Adam Brickman, a professor of neuropsychology at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University.

“Cognitive change and memory loss are a top health concern for older adults,” he said. “And we don’t have many strategies to mitigate the changes that come with aging. So it’s encouraging that a supplement can help address one of the main health concerns older adults have.”

To explore whether a daily multivitamin could benefit cognitive function,

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How Do I Get Out of My Non-Compete?

In healthcare, there has been a large expansion in non-compete clauses. Many of our clients would like to find a way out of their non-compete clause when looking to leave their current employment.

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The first way to avoid breaching a non-compete clause is to have your attorney negotiate a contract without a non-compete clause before beginning your employment.

Sometimes, non-compete clauses are unavoidable. So what can you do in that situation?

  1. Make sure you understand the language of your non-compete. Are there any exceptions? Were any hospitals carved out or possibly an exception was made for entering into private practice? If you are looking to waive a non-compete, first have a healthcare attorney carefully review the provision for possible
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COVID-19: Should I be wearing a mask, and when?

Even before the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic was no longer a “public health emergency of international concern” on Friday, many Canadians had already given up wearing masks as mandates lifted in most public places.

Although WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted Friday’s declaration “does not mean COVID-19 is over,” many people will likely interpret it that way, said Dr. Allison McGeer, infectious diseases specialist and microbiologist at Sinai Health Systems in Toronto.

“Truthfully, at least in Canada, most behavior is already reflecting most people’s opinion that the pandemic is over,” McGeer said.

Still, infectious disease specialists are hoping the practice of masking, which emerged in this country as a response to the pandemic, will continue at certain times and in certain places to help reduce the spread of not only COVID-19, but influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) as well.

Although most mask mandates have been lifted,

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8 ways to build emotional safety in a relationship

You need trust, vulnerability, healthy communication and overall well-being when you are in a relationship with someone. All this is possible only when there is emotional safety in a relationship. It can make you feel secure, comfortable and free to express yourself without any fear of judgment or rejection. But if there is no emotional safety in your relationship, you need to work towards it for a healthier bond.

Health Shots is connected with Noida-based consultant psychiatrist Dr Swati Mittal, who shares everything about emotional safety. She says it’s a two-way street, and both partners need to feel emotionally safe for the relationship to thrive. Without emotional safety, there may be feelings of isolation, mistrust and resentment. Prioritizing emotional safety in a relationship requires a willingness to listen, understand, and support each other’s emotions and needs, which ultimately leads to a deeper and more meaningful connection.

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Emotional safety is needed
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