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Improve the health of Indigenous people and culture by decolonizing tobacco, says Cree doctor

sarah23/03/2023 60 Views

High rates of smoking among Indigenous people not only pose serious risks to personal health, but also culture, according to a Cree (nehiyô) doctor in Alberta.

“The number one way that we can ensure people are healthy is to stop smoking,” according to Dr. James Makokis, who is from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation and works in Kehewin Cree Nation and south Edmonton.

First Nations people off reserve are almost twice as likely to smoke as non-Indigenous people, according to Public Heath Canada. According to a 2016 report, half of First Nations men (50 per cent) and women (49 per

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Pregnant Naomi Osaka Hopes to Make Her Baby ‘Proud’ with New Mental Health Series for Kids

sarah20/03/2023 39 Views

Naomi Osaka attends Victoria's Secret x Naomi Osaka on February 21, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. — Naomi Osaka attends Victoria’s Secret x Naomi Osaka on February 21, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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Naomi Osaka wants to put mental health first — for her baby on the way and all kids around the globe.

The mom-to-be and tennis pro, 25, teamed up with Modern Health to come out with a collection of children’s meditations. Each meditation is geared to a certain age group and they are designed to help kids learn about mental health and wellness as the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey warns of an unprecedented youth mental health crisis.

The survey

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The Harvard diet may be the standard for living a long and healthy life

sarah19/03/2023 24 Views

You’ve definitely heard of the Mediterranean diet and the MyPlate method, but what about Harvard University’s Healthy Eating Plate?

Back in 2011, nutrition experts at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health worked alongside researchers at Harvard Health Publications to compile an eating plan for optimal health.

“In terms of major chronic diseases such as prevention of cardiovascular disease, different types of cancers [and] Type 2 diabetes, this way of eating is going to be helpful to prevent those diseases that are common in America, and the world,” says Lilian Cheung, lecturer of nutrition at Harvard’s school of public

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The Government of Canada invests new funding for post COVID-19 conditions, in line with recommendations from the Chief Science Advisor’s report

sarah14/03/2023 17 Views

Long COVID Web pan-Canadian network to lead critical research on post COVID-19 conditions; Cochrane Canada and GRADE centers at McMaster University to develop and disseminate guidelines over a three-year period

March 9, 2023 | Ottawa, Ont. | Public Health Agency of Canada

The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on the health and wellbeing of people in Canada, not only through its direct effects but also through its indirect effects, including disruptions to health services and our daily routines. The physical and psychological effects of a COVID-19 infection can be long-lasting, as some individuals experience new, persistent, or recurring symptoms

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Half of the world will be obese by 2035, health organization predicts

sarah04/03/2023 27 Views

Half the world will be overweight by 2035, a health group warns.

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The World Obesity Federation predicts over 4 billion people will be obese if preventive measures are not implemented, BBC News reported Thursday.

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The findings show that overweight rates are rising fastest among kids, and that low to middle-income countries in Africa and Asia will undergo the starkest changes.

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Those countries, the report explains, have dietary preferences which trend towards more highly-processed foods, in addition to increased levels of sedentary behavior, weaker policies on food supply and marketing. Healthcare services are lacking, too.

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“Governments and

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Middlesex-London Health Unit confirms measles case in London, Ont. -London

sarah25/02/2023 68 Views

Local health officials say a measles case has been confirmed in the community.

The Middlesex-London Health Unit and Southwestern Public Health say the person lives in London and works at Nova Steel in Woodstock.

The person reportedly got sick while traveling outside of Canada. After they returned, health officials said they had limited contact with others during the time they were infectious.

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Indonesian health ministry rejects fabricated articles on ‘high value of unvaccinated sperm’

sarah24/02/2023 37 Views

Indonesia’s health ministry has rubbished a screenshot shared on Facebook and Twitter that purportedly shows an article it published saying that the sperm of unvaccinated men “will be of great value in the future”. The screenshot is doctored to look like a genuine article from the ministry’s Sehat Negeriku news portal. Health experts have debunked misinformation linking Covid-19 vaccines to fertility problems.

“Good news! Sperm of Unvaccinated Men Will Be Highly Valuable in the Future,” reads a screenshot shared in a Facebook post shared on January 26, 2023.

The screenshot appears to show an article published on the same day

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Forgot the 5-a-day, try the 3:2 ratio

sarah22/02/2023 63 Views

Eating five fruits and vegetables each day has been the message peddled by health gurus for decades.

But now experts say it’s time to rebrand the advice.

Dr Duane Mellor, one of Britain’s top dietary researchers, recommends following the little-known 3:2 ratio.

That is, eat at least three vegetables and two pieces of fruit every day.

He claims it can offer more variety — because there is a more diverse range of vegetables — and they tend to be lower in calories and sugar than fruit.

Health bosses advise eating at least five portions to boost levels of vitamins, minerals

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