Even with regular exercise, people can be at risk for chronic disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25 percent of Americans have inactive lifestyles (they take fewer than 5,000 steps a day) and 75 percent do not meet the weekly exercise recommendations (150 minutes of moderate activity each week and muscle-strengthening activity twice a week) to maintain good health. After reviewing recent literature, […]
Too much exercise
By Andy Soos, ENN Here is something for all those arm chair athletes in the world. Endurance athletes who train and race frequently may experience a high rate of unusual heart rhythms called arrhythmia, found a new study on cross-country skiers. Arrhythmia, which are often harmless, can sometimes lead to strokes and other serious problems. […]
Sept. 10: Communities can help prevent suicide
The numbers are disturbing. In Canada suicide claims the lives of more than 3500 people each year. In 2009, over 500 deaths in B.C. were attributed to suicide. Hospitalization due to self harming and suicidal behaviours is even more common. Between 2008 and 2009, there were over 3000 self-inflicted injuries that required hospitalization in B.C. […]
B.C. leads country with lowest smoking rate
British Columbia has the lowest smoking rate in Canada for the 12th year in a row at 14.3 per cent, says the 2010 Canadian Tobacco Use Monitoring Survey (CTUMS). B.C.’s overall smoking rate fell to 14.3 per cent in 2010 from 14.9 per cent in 2009, according to the CTUMS. Overall in Canada, smoking rates […]
Adrenal function: cope well with those stressors
By Dr. Brenda Gill Now that summer is almost over with shortening days and typically a more rigorous routine, it is important that the adrenal gland is strong. This ensures the added stressors of increased workload, activities, lower light and temperature are managed well. It is common to see patients wanting more energy, sleep and […]
MP Atamanenko hosts forums on genetic modification
Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior, is co-sponsoring a series of MP forums to discuss the issues that surround genetic modification on a local and national level. Lucy Sharratt is coordinator of the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN), a collaborative campaign of 18 member groups working for food sovereignty...
How Earth's 24-hour day-night cycle is synchronized at the cellular level
By David A. Gabel, ENN When a returning back to California from a trip to Japan or when waking up early after a long night of partying, the circadian rhythm is thrown off. This 24-hour day-night cycle has been genetically ingrained at the cellular level. The circadian rhythm has been widely observed in plants, animals, […]
Smoking in Canada hits all-time low in 2010
According to new statistics released this week, the smoking rate in Canada has dropped to 17 per cent in 2010. This is the lowest level ever recorded, according to annual results of the 2010 Canadian Tobacco Use Monitoring Survey (CTUMS). “The numbers announced today are encouraging, as they show more Canadians are making the healthy […]
Government invests in cattle traceability
Cattle producers and processors in B.C. will continue to provide consumers with top quality beef thanks to a Government of Canada investment in a shared database traceability system. Member of Parliament Wai Young (Vancouver South), on behalf of Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, announced today an investment of over $276,000 to establish the B.C. Carcass Tracking […]
And now for the good news: study finds eating chocolate good for the heart
By David A Gabel, ENN A recent finding, that is sure to delight many of us with a sweet tooth, claims that high levels of chocolate consumption may be associated with a 33 per cent decrease in the risk of developing heart disease. The study, published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), confirms existing studies […]
