According to researchers in Denmark, women in their thirties should eat fish rich in omega-3 to prevent heart problems in the future. The Copenhagen study indicated that the risk of cardiovascular disease was halved in women who consumed fish regularly, particularly if they began when they were younger. In comparing those who ate fish rich… Keep Reading
A partnership between Queen’s University’s department of Global Development Studies and South Africa’s University of Cape Town (UCT) is allowing graduate students to access and explore original research material for their dissertation projects. “The opportunity to conduct primary research in Cape Town opened up a lot of doors in terms of the directions I could… Keep Reading
Queen’sU Be Well is challenging Queen’s University students in Kingston to keep their health and well-being on their radar this exam period. “During this time of year, stress levels are often at an all-time high and personal well-being can become a lower priority for students,” says Beth Doxsee, Peer Health Outreach Coordinator, Health Counselling and… Keep Reading
Urban legend warns shoveling snow causes heart attacks, and the legend seems all too accurate, especially for male wintery excavators with a family history of premature cardiovascular disease. However, until recently this warning was based on anecdotal reports. Two of the most important cardiology associations in the US include snow -shoveling on their websites as… Keep Reading
UPDATE: July 19 – KFL&A Public Health has upgraded their advisory to a Level 2 Heat Alert. KFL&A Public Health has issued a Level 1 Heat Alert to residents of the Kingston area due to a forecast of hot, humid weather throughout the weekend and into early next week. Level 1 Heat Alerts are announced… Keep Reading
Researchers at Queen’s University have pinpointed the action of a particular brain chemical in a specific area of the brain as key in regulating anxiety. “We hope our finding will help pave the way for developing more selective treatments for anxiety disorders,” says Janet Menard, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology. Dr. Menard’s team… Keep Reading
Medizone International’s disinfection technology, AsepticSure, has won an esteemed international award for innovation at a competition held at the World Health Organization’s first International Conference on Prevention and Infection Control (ICPIC) in Geneva, Switzerland. It was one of only three (out of fifty-five entered) research projects in the competition to receive an “Innovation Award of… Keep Reading
The Wess Garrod HEAL Award is an annual award that recognizes employees of the Limestone District School Board who have contributed in a variety of ways to the promotion and improvement of Healthy Living for All. When Supervising Principal Wess Garrod retired in 2006, a HEAL plaque was presented to him as a reminder of… Keep Reading
In the busy day-to-day lives of parents-to-be, finding a way to schedule prenatal classes into the already-busy routines can be challenging. KFL&A Public Health is making it a little easier for parents-to-be with a new online prenatal course available as an alternative to in-person classes. The prenatal program promotes optimum health for mother and baby,… Keep Reading
A protein activated by certain drugs already approved for treating Type II diabetes may slow or stop the spread of breast tumors. “It’s possible that these diabetes drugs could ultimately be used, alone or in combination with existing chemotherapeutic drugs, to treat some forms of breast cancer,” says Chris Nicol, an assistant professor in the… Keep Reading
The City wants you to become one of the people who workout in Kingston. Those who sign-up for an annual membership at a well-equipped, family-friendly, and affordable City fitness centre between Thursday, Nov. 25 and Saturday, Nov. 27 will get one month free. The offer is good at both the Fitness & Wellness Centre at… Keep Reading
