PREVENTION & WELLBEING

  Recreation & Wellbeing offers adult classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced swimmers. No matter what your level, all of our classes are taught in a comfortable, supportive environment. Below please find information on Recreation & Wellbeing adult swim lessons. For youth swim lessons (offered in the summer and fall), please visit our Youth Programs […]

Shirley Ballas travelled at about 120mph (193km/h) while on the zipline Strictly’s Shirley Ballas has whizzed down a zipline to raise funds for a suicide prevention charity after her brother took his own life. She completed the zipwire challenge at Penrhyn Quarry, Gwynedd, and now faces 700ft wing walk and 15,000ft skydive. She said she […]

Newswise — A five-year, $3.1 million grant to study preventive strategies for sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) has been awarded to UTHealth Houston by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Nuria Lacuey Lecumberri, MD, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Neurology with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, […]

Cardiac Arrest: 51-year-old Pepperfry co-founder and CEO Ambareesh Murty died due to cardiac arrest. Sudden cardiac arrest is a life-threatening condition caused by the unexpected loss of heart function. It usually results in stalled breathing and a loss of consciousness, triggered by an electrical surge within the body that interrupts the heart’s usual rhythm. Surprisingly, […]

File image. Photo: Unsplash / Julia Fiander West Coast residents are demanding reassurances that a nearby landfill is not posing a health risk. Last week, a person was rescued in a critical condition from a pit at Taylorville Resource Park near Greymouth after they were overcome by fumes. The incident was being investigated by WorkSafe. […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is recommending that Beyfortus™ (nirsevimab-alip) be routinely used for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract disease for newborns and infants younger than 8 months of age born during or entering their first RSV season. The ACIP is […]

With the cold of winter, the circulation of respiratory viruses increases, causing an increase in hospitalizations and visits to the doctor for various seasonal diseases, which, although affecting the general population, especially affect infants under 5 years of age and people over 5 years of age. 65 years old. Dr. Valeria El Hadj, Medical Director […]

Behind the steering wheel of the black cart, Simon Angel Melendrez scanned the streets of Skid Row, searching for anyone struggling to breathe. When he saw a man slumped forward in his wheelchair on a downtown sidewalk, Melendrez pulled the cart over and jumped out. The man barely reacted when Melendrez shook his shoulder. Blood […]

0 Title: Pulmonary Embolism: A Silent and Deadly Condition Affecting the Cardiovascular System Subtitle: Understanding the Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Prevention of Pulmonary Embolism Date: [Insert Date] Pulmonary embolism, a condition caused by an obstruction in the arteries supplying blood to the lungs, continues to be a significant cause of concern due to its potentially […]

Published By: Kavya Mishra Last Updated: August 05, 2023, 21:48 IST The court of additional sessions judge sentenced the accused to imprisonment till their last breath.(Representational image: ANI) The duo, both operatives of Islamic State (IS), were arrested in October 2017 by the Gujarat ATS and were charged under Indian Penal Code sections 120-B (criminal […]

0 Pulmonary Embolism: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention Pulmonary embolism is a dangerous medical condition that affects the circulatory and respiratory systems. It occurs when a blood clot, often originating from the veins in the legs, travels through the bloodstream and blocks one of the pulmonary arteries or its branches. This obstruction disrupts the […]

This fall, for the first time, many babies in the U.S. will be eligible to get a shot to fend off RSV, a respiratory virus that can cause serious lung disease in infants and young children. On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that all infants under 8 months old receive an […]

Table of Contents Introduction Key Takeaway Facts about Mould on Leather Jackets Prevention Measures Mould Removal and Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Introduction Leather jackets are a timeless fashion staple, known for their durability, style, and versatility. However, one common issue that leather jacket owners may encounter is the growth of mould on their beloved garments. […]

In today’s fast-paced world, taking care of your mental health has become more crucial than ever. Our lives are filled with constant demands, stressors, and challenges that can take a toll on our mental well-being. Fortunately, there are effective steps you can take to nurture and improve your mental health. In this article, we’ll delve […]

3 Respiratory Health: Foods That Promote Lung Health Respiratory health is an essential aspect of overall well-being. Our lungs play a crucial role in the breathing process, supplying oxygen to the body and eliminating carbon dioxide. Maintaining good lung health is vital for proper respiratory system function and the prevention of respiratory diseases. Alongside avoiding […]

A recent study reveals that many Americans with substantial tobacco exposure have symptoms, such as shortness of breath, cough, and reduced exercise capability, akin to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but they test normal in standard COPD diagnoses. The research suggests the existence of a distinct non-obstructive chronic airway disease related to tobacco use and […]

Canadians aged 60 years and older can now better protect themselves against RSV disease Approval of Arexvy was based on a comprehensive Phase III clinical trial program that showed high vaccine efficacy of 82.6% for prevention of lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in older adults, and 94.6% efficacy in those with underlying medical […]

Nirsevimab unanimously recommended by CDC advisory group to prevent RSV | Image Credit: © JHVEPhoto – © JHVEPhoto – stock.adobe.com. On August 3, 2023, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) considered proposed recommendations for routine use of nirsevimab-alip (Beyfortus; Sanofi and AstraAeneca) to prevent respiratory syncytial virus […]

WASHINGTON : The use of essential peppermint oil aromatherapy may reduce pain severity following open heart surgery while also improving sleep quality, according to the findings of a small comparative clinical research published online in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. Heart surgery is a major procedure, necessitating the separation of the breastbone (sternum) […]

How to breathe … when you’re exercising “Running is often where it goes wrong,” says breathing retrainer Jane Tarrant, founder of Link Breathing. “The errors are switching to mouth breathing, upper-chest breathing and thinking you need to go visually big by taking gulps of air when actually you want to breathe low and efficiently into […]