Cardiology
Study could show why heart events increase seasonally
A growing body of research suggests heart attacks, angina and other heart events increase during winter and summer.
Jul 2, 2020
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Page 9 - News tagged with cold temperature
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Germany's new local lockdown is a warning, not a disaster
German authorities have had to take the difficult decision of reimposing a pandemic lockdown in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia after a resurgence of the coronavirus. This comes after the country's R number, a measure ...
Jun 26, 2020
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Diabetes
Brown, white and beige: understanding your body's different fat cells could help with weight loss
We know that carrying excess fat is bad for us and can contribute to a number of diseases, such as diabetes. But not all fat is created equal.
May 18, 2020
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Medical research
Researchers discover new hereditary form of cold-induced urticarial rash
Skin rash combined with head and joint pain are the symptoms that patients with familial (hereditary) cold urticaria develop when exposed to temperatures below 15 °C. Researchers from Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin ...
Apr 28, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How much do I need to clean at home?
It's a big ask to wipe down everything in sight to avoid bringing COVID-19 home, but having a strategy will keep it manageable, says a University of Alberta expert.
Apr 10, 2020
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Pediatrics
Keeping kids active despite the weather: Promoting outdoor activity all year round
Given the climate in much of Canada, cold, wet or snowy conditions are inescapable for many months of the year. And like it or not, weather and seasonality are a barrier to Canadian children engaging in physical activity. ...
Mar 16, 2020
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Cardiology
Caring for your heart is critical during the winter months
We may be starting the new year with mild temperatures, but we still have a long stretch of winter months ahead. As the temperatures inevitably turn more seasonable, it's important to keep up with your health, especially ...
Feb 11, 2020
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Health
Quinn on Nutrition: Life on the ranch is all about food and nutrition
Now that I'm living on a ranch, I've realized something. It's all about nutrition! Yesterday, I walked my horse into the barn to feed him some extra nourishment for these colder days. There to greet us were seven hungry barn ...
Jan 10, 2020
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Health
Exercising in very cold weather could harm lungs over time, researcher cautions
People who enjoy exercising outside during winter need to be wary of the effects plunging temperatures can have on their lungs, according to a University of Alberta cold-weather exercise physiologist.
Jan 6, 2020
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Health
Tips for exercising outdoors in winter
Frigid temperatures can discourage even the most motivated exercisers. Without motivation, it's easy to pack away your workout gear for the winter. But you don't have to let cold weather spell the end of your fitness routine. ...
Dec 19, 2019
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