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As Ontario grapples with expansion of nurse practitioner roles, a healthcare dilemma unfolds

ONTARIO—In the heart of Ontario’s healthcare landscape, a profound shift is underway, raising contentious questions about access, funding and the very fabric of the province’s medical infrastructure. Nurse practitioners, long regarded as crucial healthcare allies, are stepping into roles traditionally reserved for physicians, igniting a fiery debat...

Lyme disease and its main symptoms

Lyme disease, caused by the bacterium Borrelia, typically infects humans through the bite of a tick carrying the bacteria. Pediatrician Daryna Vlasenko provides insights into the disease and its main symptoms. Ticks and Lyme disease Ticks are less likely to transmit Lyme disease if removed within 24 hours of attachment. The risk of infection increa...

Preparing for wildfire season: Ways to protect the most vulnerable

CBC health columnist Dr. Melissa Lem weighs in on preventative measures to protect ourselves and those we love during wildfire season.

3 reasons you keep waking up in the middle of the night

How Many Situps You Should Do in a Day ?

In the world of fitness, sit-ups have always been an indispensable part of the core exercises. Almost everyone has performed this exercise, from physical education classes at school to serious workout sessions, aiming for a toned physique. Sit-ups can be done anywhere, anytime, thanks to their simplicity and no need for equipment. This allows you to increase the number of repetitions. However, it is important to know when to stop. Is there a specific number of sit-ups you should do daily, or does it depend on your personal endurance? Subscriber channel Life Well Lived https://goo.gl/oJ3EdI for a better life Life Well Lived is a channel that offers free videos about natural remedies, home remedies, alternative medicine, physical health advice, mental health and care of our body. Disclaimer: Please consult a physician before beginning any treatment program or making any adjustment to your health care, diet, and/or lifestyle. Do not remove yourself from any prescribed medications or treatments without consulting your doctor. Any and all dietary supplements or nutritional products and treatments discussed on this video are not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease. The information contained in this video is for general information and for educational purposes only. Nothing contained in this video is or shall be or considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should always seek the advice of a physician with any questions regarding their health or medical condition. Never disregard, avoid, or delay obtaining medical advice or following the advice of a physician because of something you have seen or watch on this video.

Recipe for good mood: Stress disappears, resilience increases

Even minor disappointments can disrupt plans, make you irritable and unhappy, and even lead to apathy. However, there is a recipe for a good mood, according to nutritionist Vira Kurin. According to the expert, a great recipe for a good mood is a salad with avocado, walnuts, and nectarines. The good mood will come from nectarine, which has truly won...

Two cups of espresso could help ward of Alzheimer's - study

Italian scientists: Coffee could avert accumulation of tau proteins and guard against Alzheimer's disease.

Maple syrup is a classic Canadian treat, but is it good for you?

It is a game-changer on pancakes, and it glistens on fresh fruit. But are we doing ourselves a disservice by consuming it? Is this classic Canadian treat, or liquid gold, as we call it, actually healthy? The Weather Network's Rachel Schoutsen asked the experts.

This diet can help you manage your irritable bowel syndrome

Up to 25% of the world's adult population suffers from various symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and digestive disorders. This treatment method could help them.

10 most health-beneficial fruits to include in your diet

Most fruits are definitely a tasty and healthy snack for everyone. But if you're looking for the utmost nutritional benefits, you might be curious about the healthiest fruits to include in your diet. Here's a list of the most health-beneficial fruits you can make a salad with, add to oatmeal, or top pancakes, according to Prevention. Apples With sk...

Despite record drug poisoning deaths, no increase in rates of addiction, data shows

Alberta's toxic drug death toll has been blamed on a worsening "addiction crisis" and “soaring addiction rates for opioids and other substances,” but data shows no increase in rates of substance use disorders over last decade. In most cases, rates of substance use disorders in Canada have actually declined. Last year, more Albertans died from drug ...

Nutritionist unveils importance of purple produce in your diet

For the normal functioning of the body, anthocyanins are crucial, and when combined with other phytonutrients, they protect cells from damage. There is a rich presence of these compounds in purple-colored foods such as plums, grapes, cabbage, and beets. Dietitian Oleg Shvets reports on the purple foods worth incorporating into your diet in his publ...

Is economic growth good for our health?

Is economic growth good for us? Put another way, we know that growing the economy is good for business and for creating jobs. But does it help everyone in society? One way to answer this question is to explore what it does for population health. Our health is one of the most important aspects of our lives, considering how it affects our everyday comfort and ability to survive. Given how wealth contributes to health on the personal, individual...

Nutritionist's tips for easing arthritis pain naturally

Many elderly people suffer from arthritis. Fortunately, its symptoms can be alleviated not only with medications, which often have side effects. Plant extracts made from avocado and soybean oil are particularly helpful in this condition, wrights dietitian Oleg Shvets in his publication on Facebook. How to Alleviate Arthritis Symptoms "Arthritis is ...

What to do if you wake up at night and can't get back to sleep, according to expert

Getting a decent night's sleep is important for our health, but a lot of us don't get the recommended eight hours. Three-quarters of Brits get less than eight hours of sleep, while one in six get by on less than six hours each night, according to YouGov. Meanwhile across the pond, over 17 per cent of adults had trouble staying asleep most days or e...

The 10 biggest sleep myths you thought were true

How My Locs Journey Taught Me To Treat My Hair (And Myself) Better

As a little Dominican girl, I envied long, flowing hair — my mother’s and aunt’s beautiful soft wavy hair as well as my sister’s thick curls. I had kinkier, tighter coils that I wished were more manageable to untangle and style. At 9, I got my first relaxer for school pictures. As the white creamy mixture sat atop my virgin hair, the tingling sensation of my scalp signified the end of my childhood with kinky hair and the beginning of my life’s...

An unhealthy lifestyle may land you in a nursing home - study

All lifestyle behaviors except for diet were independently linked to an increased risk of nursing home admission.

Yes, It’s Possible To Have Relaxed Hair That’s Strong — I’m Proof

I couldn’t tell you what my natural hair looks like, even if I tried (I imagine it would be coily and tight, coarse and thick). And I couldn’t tell you how to even begin to manage my natural hair, even if I tried. It’s because I have no memory of it — I can’t remember what my hair looked like before the age of seven, when my mother started taking me with her to our neighborhood salon in Brooklyn to get our strands relaxed. As a child, my hair...

With 'functional' beverages, brands rush to quench a thirst for drinks that do more than taste good

Supermarket beverage aisles are starting to look a lot more like a pharmacy. There are sodas made with mushrooms that supposedly improve mental clarity and juices packed with bacteria that claim to enhance digestive health. Water infused with collagen carries the promise of better skin, and energy drinks offer to help burn body fat. Welcome to the ...

Moms Stop the Harm co-founder says safe supply has become harder to promote

Leslie McBain, a co-founder of Moms Stop the Harm, says it is harder now -- eight years into B.C.'s toxic drug crisis -- to promote the safe supply of drugs because of opposition from conservative politicians.

A new drought-resistant mosquito carries West Nile virus into Alberta

A local expert says don’t expect a drought to save us from mosquitoes this year. A drought-resistant variety that carries the West Nile virus has appeared in Alberta and it strikes earlier in the year than most. Doug Vaessen reports.

Tick season is here. Here's how to protect your pets

Spring is here signalling the start of tick season. Tick bites can be dangerous not only for cats and dogs, but for you. CBC’s Tara McCarthy spoke with veterinarian Dr. Navjot Gosal about how to stay safe from bites.

Pearl barley porridge and its benefits: Dietitian's explanation

Maintaining a balance of vitamins and minerals is crucial for overall health, and one excellent source of these elements is pearl barley. Due to its high content of beneficial substances, including protein and fiber, porridge made of it is often referred to as the "porridge of youth," according to dietitian Svitlana Fus. Pearl barley benefits Accor...

New report criticizes B.C. government funding for medications

A new report calls out the B.C. government for falling behind other provinces when it comes to covering several medications, including for rare conditions. Kylie Stanton has the details and the story of a grandmother who pays out of pocket for her granddaughter's meds.

Six main causes of dementia and how to prevent them

New study reveals six lifestyle factors responsible for 75% of dementia cases.

Eating breakfast at this time could reduce heart disease risk

A French study suggests that eating breakfast and supper an hour earlier may reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. This research emphasizes the importance of meal timing for cardiovascular health, according to The Telegraph. The study found that having breakfast at 8 am instead of 9 am decreases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease by...

The impact of not having a family doctor: Patients are worse off, and so is the health system

About 6.5 million Canadians — roughly one in six — do not have access to primary medical care. It’s a problem that puts their health at greater risk and renders the entire public health-care system less efficient than it could be, both economically and in terms of the quality of care for everyone. In other words, if we can fix the shortage of family physicians, we can save lives and money at the same time. Shortage of family physicians Many...

Israeli children given medication for ADHD due to misdiagnosis

A statistical analysis of the findings of the tests and questionnaires revealed children who suffer from sleep-disordered breathing were taking ADHD medication at a seven times higher rate.

Delicious foods that accelerate weight loss: Your essential list

Experts have named foods that are not only tasty but also healthy. They help stick to a diet and shed extra pounds. It's important to remember that in weight loss, mathematics matters - you must consume fewer calories than you burn. And these are the foods that provide satiety and speed up your metabolism, helping you lose weight faster, reports We...

I spent almost three years trying to find out what was causing my pain

It now takes almost 9 years to get diagnosed.

Sharing Our Stories: Echinacea, Boneset & Yarrow / Katsistohkóntha', Tekastien'tahnhontéhrha' Tánon' Aró:sen Aotáhson

Echinacea, boneset and yarrow are powerful medicinal perennial plants, indigenous to our land. Echinacea has pink flowers and looks beautiful in your garden. You can make tea with the flowers and leaves for your immune system. However, it is the roots that are most powerful as an immune booster. Echinacea roots act as a spark plug to stimulate your...

Ri on AI: The healthcare revolution – Ri Science Podcast with Dr James Kinross

In the second episode of this miniseries, we’re exploring how AI is impacting different areas of scientific research, and in this episode we discuss the applications of AI in healthcare. Lisa Derry is joined by Dr James Kinross, a colorectal surgeon and medical researcher at Imperial College London, to discuss everything from the impact of AI on medical publishing to robotic surgery. This podcast was recorded at the Ri on 17 January 2024. Ri Science Podcast episodes are released on the last Wednesday of every month. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to be notified as soon as the next episode is released! Please leave this episode a rating and a review to let us know what you think, and to help other people discover the podcast. Ri on AI episode 1: https://youtu.be/lxgaILSZEbU?si=T3INFIFJy9Zkx1wZ Get tickets for upcoming talks and livestreams: https://www.rigb.org/whats-on 0:00 – Introduction 2:16 – Healthcare as a use case for AI 4:00 – Tackling the infodemic crisis 6:59 – The future of INDICATE 10:53 – How AI will transform medical publishing 15:38 – Advancing scientific discovery with AI 19:22 – The future of the operating room 22:23 – Mixed reality in surgery 26:06 – Impacts on the future workforce 30:12 – Ethical concerns 35:10 – Will AI improve healthcare? 39:30 - Conclusion Lead producer: Lia Hale Assistant producer: Freddie Rodgers Interviewer: Lisa Derry Music: Joseph Sandy Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYeF244yNGuFefuFKqxIAXw/join The Ri is on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ri_science and Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution and TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ri_science Listen to the Ri podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ri-science-podcast Donate to the RI and help us bring you more lectures: https://www.rigb.org/support-us/donate-ri Our editorial policy: https://www.rigb.org/editing-ri-talks-and-moderating-comments Subscribe for the latest science videos: http://bit.ly/RiNewsletter Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.

Podcast: The Best Diet for COVID and Long COVID

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Infrared fitness: Feel the heat of summer with added health benefits

Victoria Fenn Alvarado tries out Infrared Fitness to discover the benefits electromagnetic radiation can offer to your workout and your health.

Here's how many steps you need to hit to offset sitting down all day

Forget the number.

What causes post-infection coughs in adults?

If you've been sick, thought you had recovered, but still have a nagging cough that doesn't go away - you're definitely not alone. The Canadian Medical Association Journal is tackling the subject. Global BC medical contributor Dr. Birinder Narang explains what causes this cough and if it's contagious if you don't have any other symptoms.

Sleep deprivation benefited our ancestors, yet harms us now — but staying fit may help us cope

Humans need less sleep than our closest evolutionary relatives. However, we often sleep less than we need. Needing less sleep is a consequence of our ancestors’ choices to remain awake longer — a behaviour that led to evolutionary benefits. Sleeping less than we need is the result of our modern-day choices to remain awake longer, but in this case the behaviour is detrimental to our health and well-being. Our research, however, finds that fitness...

Are mental health ER staff working in safe conditions? An MLA wonders...

Green Party's Matthew MacFarlane rises in the P.E.I. Legislature to ask about the safety of nurses at the province's new mental health ER. Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane replies.

I felt hopeful after my GP referred me. Four years on, I'm still waiting to be seen

It has always felt like an uphill battle to be properly seen and heard.

The benefits of boxing aren't just physical, this boxer says

Windsor's Jarelyn Castillo, 17, started boxing to lose lockdown weight. Now she's on Team Canada. Her coaches at Border City Boxing Club, Andre Gorges and Josh Canty, say she has potential for more.

Health Matters: Effectiveness of fans during hot weather

It could be another hot, dry summer here in B.C. But if you are looking to beat the heat, you might want to rethink the fan.

How can your kindergartener teach you healthy habits?

Nearly 2,000 pre-schoolers across 74 different classrooms were part of this study.

Eating well for your body and mind

Mental illness can be a barrier to cooking. In Montreal's east end, a cooking instructor wants to help work around that. Joanne Harrison, a new cook, invited journalist Aimee Louw to join her in the kitchen for a dish.

Olympic champion Suni Lee back in form after debilitating kidney ailment

Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee revealed that at the height of dealing with a kidney disease last year, she questioned whether a return to top form was even possible. “My motivation started to fall,” Lee said this week at the Team USA media summit. “I could not bend my legs the slightest, I couldn’t squeeze my fingers, my face was s...

Spring cleaning dilemma: How much disinfecting is too much?

Spring cleaning is a time when people tackle tasks around the house they may not typically get to, whether clearing out the garage or finally organizing that messy junk drawer.

Alberta research team creating maps to track health impacts of climate change

A team at the University of Alberta is layering data to display which communities are more or less vulnerable to the health impacts of climate change. Emily Mertz explains.

I was told I was 'very positive'. Doctors weren't referring to my attitude

I'd had HIV for 10 years without knowing.

My 27 Tattoos Have Helped Me Reclaim My Chronic Pain

My life involves two kinds of needles. The first one is found at hospitals or doctor offices, a syringe that is used to test my blood, on the continuous quest to find out why my bones always ache and my body falls asleep in the middle of the day. According to the nurses who draw my blood on a monthly basis, my veins are notoriously hard to find. My body doesn’t want to comply with the syringes, and bruises flower in my elbow creases as they try...

Contentious day centre, supervised injection site opens in Montreal neighbourhood

A controversial safe injection site and transitional housing project in Montreal's Saint-Henri neighbourhood officially opened its doors on Monday. As Global's Brayden Jagger Haines reports, despite increased security measures, some parents and residents remain on edge.