Health
Energy poverty in Canada: An overlooked health and equity issue
As many as one in five Canadian households can be considered to be in energy poverty, according to researchers from McGill University.
Feb 20, 2024
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Health
Physical activities like a daily 20-minute walk may help reduce disparities in heart health
Hearts are kept strong with regular physical activity, and daily activity such as a 20-minute brisk walk is key; however, some groups may have additional barriers that affect whether or not a daily walk is feasible. Increasing ...
May 24, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Having dementia and reduction in social participation are associated with increased depression and anxiety
An increased risk of depression and anxiety among US older adults with dementia and poor activity participation has been demonstrated through an analysis of data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), a ...
May 11, 2023
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Health
Elderly, low-income residents most vulnerable to groundwater pollution from fracking in Appalachia
Communities with high proportions of lower-income and elderly people in rural areas are the most vulnerable to groundwater pollution from hydraulic fracturing in the Appalachian Basin, according to a new study in GeoHealth.
Apr 13, 2023
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Should we move our loved one with dementia into a nursing home? Six things to consider when making this tough decision
Almost 400,000 Australians are living with dementia. A million or more family members and friends care for and support them. About two-thirds of people with dementia live in the community.
Dec 20, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Novel pandemic strategies helped extroverts safely remain extroverted, and happier than introverts
The isolation and social restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic hit extroverts especially hard, but those same individuals high in extroversion developed novel strategies that helped them feel happier than those ...
Sep 9, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Diaper need emerges as health indicator during pandemic
During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, more than a third of Massachusetts households with a child under five didn't have enough diapers to change their child as often as needed, according to our survey. A baby without ...
Apr 29, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Is my child too young for mental health counseling? Here's what to know
Kids are hurting.
Mar 14, 2022
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Other
Consumer Health: Blood donation saves lives; are you a donor?
January is National Blood Donor Month, which makes this a good time to become a blood donor.
Jan 20, 2022
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Cardiology
New artificial heart shows promising results in 'auto-mode'—initial clinical experience reported
An experimental artificial heart includes an autoregulation control mechanism, or Auto-Mode, that can adjust to the changing needs of patients treated for end-stage heart failure. Outcomes in the first series of patients ...
Jun 18, 2021
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