While aging is associated with a progressive decline in physical activity, it is thought that balancing only starts to decline sometime after an individual enters their sixties. 1 Falls have been shown to be the second leading cause of unintentional injury-based deaths worldwide. 1 It is estimated that 684,000 individuals die each year from fall-related
Month: July 2022
If you work in a lab or a medical facility, you probably rely on some sort of latex or vinyl gloves to protect your hands and your patients. Protected gloves are the standard, especially since COVID-19, and most businesses have invested in providing the best products for their workers. While cost is certainly a consideration,
We are at the tail-end of Covid-19, with the worst of the pandemic behind us. Most people have returned to work, some choosing to work from home. Isolation, loneliness, anxiety, and depression were a few mental health crises during the pandemic. Have mental health matters resolved now that the worst of the global pandemic is
Vitamin D is essential for maintaining a balance of calcium in the body, as it increases the absorption of dietary calcium in the intestines.1 Your body can get vitamin D from a variety of sources. Spending time in sunlight is a major source of vitamin D, and so are certain foods like fish. Vitamin D
Injuries don’t always present themselves in the immediate aftermath of an incident, such as a workplace accident or car crash. Sometimes, it’s not until hours, days, or even weeks later, when you’re in discomfort or pain, that you realize something serious is going on. When you start experiencing worrying symptoms like these below, either immediately
A new study investigates the potential antimicrobial benefits of a phytochemical. The development of antibiotics was pivotal to the practice of modern medicine. Before the discovery of the first antibiotic, penicillin, in 1928, treatable and common bacterial infections often resulted in serious complications or were fatal.1 Since then, many different types of antibiotics were developed,
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye, occurs when the conjunctiva of the eye becomes inflamed. The conjunctiva is the white fiber membrane that lines the eyelid and serves to provide protection and lubrication to the eye by producing mucus and tears. Conjunctivitis is caused by a bacterial or viral infection usually from foreign bodies entering
It has been shown that regular check-ups between a patient and the same doctor have numerous positive benefits for the patient, the doctor, and the overall health system. These benefits include:1 Reduction in all-cause mortality, Greater patient satisfaction with services, Improved adherence to medical advice and uptake of preventive medicines, Lower use of hospital care,
A new study investigates whether SARS-CoV-2 targets heart cells in COVID-19 patients. SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, exerts well-documented adverse effects on the respiratory system. These effects can vary significantly between individuals, as some COVID-19 patients require hospitalization while some patients only develop mild symptoms.1 Notably, a growing body of evidence suggests that individuals
The human nervous system is divided into two major parts known as the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.1 While the central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord, the peripheral nervous system represents the nerves that connect these structures to different parts of the body.1 When damage occurs to these branches,
Currently, a topic of intense research is long COVID. One recurring symptom that has been identified in some long COVID patients is peripheral neuropathy – damage to nerves that causes numbness and weakness in affected areas of the body (not including the brain or spinal cord).1 A study from researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and
No matter what kind of job you have, it isn’t that uncommon to deal with burnout at some point. If you’re a nurse, though, the chances of experiencing burnout are a good bit higher than average. As many as 84% of nurses report feeling burned out, according to recent data – but the American Nurses
Whether you are a couple of young adventurers backpacking the globe, or well settled into suburban life, specific conversations with your spouse need to be tackled sooner than later. Rather than assuming your spouse shares similar views, here are five discussions about aging to have with your spouse now. Quality of Life What genuinely makes
The use of smartwatches has become increasingly common throughout the world with over $25 billion USD spent by consumers in 2021 alone.1 One type of wearable devices is the Fitbit. Although Fitbits are available in different models, all are equipped with an accelerometer to count steps taken, a heart rate monitor, and activity trackers.2 These
New research continues to emerge surrounding COVID-19, specifically around how, mechanistically, the SARS-CoV-2 virus affects the body. A new study from Osaka University in Japan, revealed that the virus interferes with the insulin/IGF pathway.1 This new finding may explain COVID-19 symptoms including diabetes and insulin resistance; symptoms related to energy metabolism. The insulin/IGF pathway key
Eating spicy food is a common occurrence in most parts of the world. For fanatics, it can almost be akin to a guilty pleasure. While some variations may not be the healthiest type of food to eat, it certainly does a great job of satiating those cravings. After all, flavors make the world more vibrant
A new analysis estimates the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on global rates of COVID-19-related mortality. The development of vaccines for the SARS-CoV-2 virus was an integral part of the global pandemic response plan. Studies show that these are effective in preventing symptomatic COVID-19; for example, the Janssen Ad26.COV2.S vector vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 exhibited an efficacy
As we head into summer, the rise in humidity and temperature creates an ideal environment for ticks to thrive in.1 In fact, warmer weather is associated with an increased risk of infections caused by ticks, specifically Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and tick-borne encephalitis.1 As a result, it is important to learn about how
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, which helps regulate blood glucose levels. This hormone is vital for the transport and storage of glucose in cells and helps to use glucose as a source of energy for the body. Insulin acts as a key to allow glucose access to cells. If glucose can’t get
Family is important, whether it’s composed of blood relatives, a foster family, or adoptive parents and siblings. Your family can impact every aspect of your life from the moment you are born until you breathe your last. Your family influences who you are, who you become, and how you view and interact with the world