Study Finds that Both Children and Adults May Experience Weight Gain from Juice Consumption
A thorough analysis of more than 40 studies revealed a possible connection between fruit juice consumption and adult and pediatric weight increase. Researchers from Harvard and the University of Toronto found that kids who drank only fruit juice on a daily basis tended to put on weight. The study found that children's body mass index (BMI) increased by 0.03 points for every serving of 100% fruit juice they had each day.
Winter Blues Confirmed as Real, Despite Debunking of 'Saddest Day of the Year' Myth, Experts Reveal
The Northern Hemisphere endures short, chilly days and long, chilly nights in January, with July's warmth being far away. Many people find December to be a difficult period since financial reminders of their December expenditures are easily accessible. Mental health professionals, however, recognize a number of variables that contribute to the January blues and provide a variety of solutions.
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Canada Advises COVID-19 Booster Shots for Vulnerable Groups in Spring
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization in Canada has recommended that a supplemental dose of the COVID-19 vaccine be made available in the spring to a number of high-risk individuals. These individuals include those who are 65 years of age or older, live in long-term care facilities, are seniors living in groups, and have underlying medical conditions that compromise their immune systems.
Quebec Faces Nursing License Crisis and Staff Shortages Amid Contentious Labor Dispute
A ten-year low in the number of new nursing licenses given in Quebec has left the province facing a serious shortage of healthcare workers. Between April 2022 and March 2023, the regulatory body that oversees nursing in Quebec issued 2,864 licenses; this is a notable decrease from the 3,565 licenses that were issued in the same 12-month period.
Quebec's Emergency Rooms Struggle at 137% Capacity as Respiratory Virus Cases Surge
The minister of health for Quebec gave a disconcerting report on the province's network of emergency rooms in the new year. Emergency departments are currently running at an average of 137% of capacity, and Dubé believes that this difficult scenario will continue for some time. The number of respiratory illness-related ER visits in the province is about 1,900 per day, which is double the number from the year prior.
Study Reveals Positive Impact of Living Near Nature on Mental and Physical Health in Older Adults
Living near urban green and blue spaces has been associated with improved physical and mental health in older adults, according to a Washington State University study based on data from over 42,000 people in Washington state's urban areas from 2011 to 2019. The research reveals that a 10% increase in forested area within one's postal code is linked to a reduced likelihood of requiring mental health treatment.