Overweight & Obesity
Physical activty combats sedentary desk jobs
Office workers can rest assured – as long as you are physically active, your desk job won't kill you.
Dec 5, 2013
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Vaccination
UK to offer 4th COVID-19 vaccine shot to all 50 and over
The British government said Friday that everyone 50 or over will be offered a fourth dose of coronavirus vaccine in the fall, lowering the age threshold from the previously announced 65.
Jul 15, 2022
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Health
How much physical activity should teenagers do, and how can they get enough?
Many teenagers spend a lot of time being sedentary (sitting or lying down) at school or work, when travelling and during their free time. Modern conveniences such as smart phones, computers and food delivered to your front ...
Dec 11, 2018
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Health
Study finds prescribed work breaks can counter effects of sitting
At a time when sitting for long hours at work has become the norm, a study by researchers in Western's School of Kinesiology sheds light on how taking breaks can impact our well-being.
Sep 20, 2023
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Vaccination
Spain extends AstraZeneca vaccine jabs to over 65s
Spain's health ministry announced Tuesday that it was extending the roll-out of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to the over-65s, after recent scientific reassurances about its safety.
Mar 30, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Millions of U.S. workers at risk of COVID-19 infections on the job
A University of Washington researcher calculates that 14.4 million workers face exposure to infection once a week and 26.7 million at least once a month in the workplace, pointing to an important population needing protection ...
Mar 9, 2020
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Health
Office air quality affects workers' cognitive function, study shows
Feeling sluggish at work? Poor ventilation and pollution might play a part.
Sep 9, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Russia sees drastic increase in mortality due to COVID-19 in 2020
Russia recorded a dramatic increase in mortality in 2020 fuelled by the coronavirus pandemic, according to new official figures released Monday that showed more than 162,000 virus-related deaths.
Feb 8, 2021
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Pedometer program helps motivate participants to sit less, move more
Indiana University researchers found that a simple program that uses pedometers to monitor how much people move throughout the day was effective at increasing physical activity, decreasing sitting time, a particular problem ...
May 30, 2013
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Autism spectrum disorders
Pathfinders for Autism helps people with autism, families navigate diagnosis
One of Rebecca Rienzi's favorite stories to tell about Pathfinders for Autism—the Baltimore County nonprofit where she has been executive director since 2010—happened at the National Aquarium in the Inner Harbor.
Apr 29, 2024
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