PREVENTION & WELLBEING

Allergy reactions can cause a lot of discomforts and interfere with daily activities. There are various kinds of allergies, and they can impact anyone at any time. It actually reacts differently to each person. Some individuals may be experiencing seasonal allergies, while others may be just sneezing and coughing due to dust or insects.  Every […]

New National Initiative Raises Lung Cancer Awareness and Promotes Early Detection Among Veterans Denver, Colorado, Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — November marks National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a critical time to address the pressing issue of lung cancer in the veteran community. The Lung Cancer Foundation of America proudly announces “Breath of Honor: Lung […]

Symptoms of Inhaling Electronic Duster Inhaling electronic duster, also known as compressed air or air duster, may seem harmless, but it can have serious consequences for your health. The chemicals contained in these aerosol canisters can cause a range of symptoms, both immediate and long-term. To protect yourself, it’s crucial to be aware of the […]

A WIDE range of workshops will be held at ACL Essex centres across the county to provide support for people over the festive period. The adult education provider will be offering budgeting and mental health and wellbeing advice, as well as fun, creative courses to help learners unwind at what can be a stressful time […]

Home Health Delhi Air Pollution Impacts Pregnancy: 5 Effects And Preventions Delhi has witnessed the worst air pollution in October since 2020 and inhaling this toxic breath is increasing health complications too. Pregnant women are more vulnerable to health conditions and here is how they can protect themselves. Delhi Air Pollution Impacts Pregnancy: 5 Effects […]

NEW DELHI: Amid increasing cases of heart attacks in India post Covid, doctors on Tuesday cautioned people to avoid over-exercise, citing lingering physical stress and complications. This comes after several people collapsed at Garba events during Navratri in Gujarat, and at least 10 people reportedly died of heart attacks. The youngest of the victims was […]

By Jean Yaeger A new shot that helps prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is in short supply nationwide and Cook Children’s is following guidelines to prioritize infants at the highest risk of illness.   Like other health care organizations across the country, Cook Children’s has limited doses of the new medication, called nirsevimab. Eligible patients are […]

Carbon monoxide (CO) is sometimes referred to as “the silent killer” because it’s not only poisonous, it’s also colourless, tasteless and odourless. Unless you have a working CO alarm installed, it’s incredibly hard to detect. So how can you tell if you’ve been exposed to this dangerous gas? Early symptoms feel a lot like the […]

It was another busy week for the Tāmaki Makaurau Impairment Prevention Team with more than 8500 people breath tested on Auckland roads. But not all drivers were obeying the road rules. From Friday night to Sunday, Police ran six impairment checkpoints in Auckland City alone: Kinross Street Blockhouse Bay, Great North Road Avondale, Newton Road […]

French bulldogs are adorable and affectionate companions that many people love and cherish. However, they are also prone to some health problems that can shorten their lifespan and cause them to die suddenly. In this article, we will explore some of the common causes of death in French bulldogs and how you can prevent them […]

Published: 29 Oct 2023, 12:00 pm IST Diwali, the festival of lights,  is around the corner and it is always fun and delightful. However, there is a downside to it that comes with bursting firecrackers. It results in sudden changes in air quality, and pollution levels suddenly go high. This temporary joy of bursting crackers […]

As a keen runner I am always looking for ways to improve, no matter how small the potential benefits might be compared with nailing the fundamentals of training smartly, sleeping well and eating healthily. So, when I went for a VO2 max test at HAWQ, a company that provides personalized health and wellbeing assessments, and […]

A new fall prevention/chair fitness class begins 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at Lakeview United Methodist Church, 10298 W. Thunderbird Blvd. The instructor, Dr. Lydia A. Woods, is a retired college professor who taught students in the areas of kinesiology and sports studies for 38 years. When a new instructor was needed for the fitness […]

When everything is going well, energy flows smoothly inside and outside of us. We feel energetic and life smiles at us. However, there are times when this energy gets blocked, making us feel stressed, sad, or tired for no apparent reason. But how can you dissolve energy blocks to restore your well-being? To understand this, […]

Early results were announced from a study evaluating the immune response of Arexvy (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, adjuvanted) in adults 50 to 59 years of age. Arexvy is currently approved for active immunization for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by RSV in individuals 60 years of age and older.  The randomized, […]

WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – Jefferson County is monitoring 100 cases of lead poisoning. According to the county Public Health Service, the most common exposure source for children is lead-based paint, which was used in many homes built before 1978. Jefferson County has a large percentage of older housing. Approximately 75 percent of homes in […]

The United States is currently confronting an increase in hazardous air quality. What used to be considered a common phenomenon on the country’s West Coast, the recent wildfires in Canada served as a reminder that hazy skies and poor air quality can impact anyone. Hundreds of fires have been burning in eastern Canada for weeks. […]

HV.1 is the newest COVID-19 variant gaining steam in the U.S. Currently, the strain makes up nearly 20% of COVID-19 cases in the country. HV.1 descended from Omicron and EG.5. As we move into the thick of respiratory virus season, there’s a new COVID-19 variant to keep your eye on: HV.1. Cases of this variant […]

Key messages – Due to a lack of robust evidence, the benefits and risks of doxapram (a medication used in cases when stimulation of breathing is necessary) in preventing or treating breathing pauses in premature babies are unclear. We found no data on long-term effects of the treatments. – Doxapram might be slightly better than […]

For millennia, many cultures have recognised the power of the breath for physical and mental health. In this week’s Wellbeing Wednesday feature, Dr Sharon Riva of Holotropic Jersey explains the practice of Holotropic Breathwork and how it can bring far-reaching benefits both within and outside the workplace.  In recent years breathwork has become popular in […]