Stair test may predict your risk of dying of heart disease, cancer, study finds
(NBC News) — For a glimpse into the state of your health and longevity, just head for some stairs.
How people perform on an exercise test that requires them to move very briskly can predict their risk of premature death from heart disease, cancer and other causes, a study presented Thursday at a meeting of the European Society of Cardiology …
New discovery may soon allow you to eat whatever you want without gaining weight
(Eric Mack Forbes) — Yes, it absolutely sounds to good to be true, but it could soon be possible to eat all the pizza, ice cream and other fatty foods you can stomach without putting on pounds.
Researchers at Flinders University in Australia say they found that when a single gene called RCAN1 was removed in mice, the rodents were able …
Talcum powder could pose danger to lungs and ovaries, Health Canada warns
(Sheryl Ubelacker/ Canadian Press) — Consumers should avoid inhaling talcum powder or using the products on the female genital area, as exposure may cause potentially serious respiratory problems and possibly ovarian cancer.
Baby powder should also be kept away from a child’s face to avoid inhalation, Health Canada …
The health risks of being a night owl
(Tim Newman/ Medical News Today) — The first international review to compare night owls with early risers outlines the health risks associated with preferring late nights. However, these risks may not be set in stone.
Most individuals fit one of two chronotypes: We are morning people or evening people. Either we prefer …
Youngest kids in class are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than oldest kids, study finds
(William Wan/ Washington Post) — Do some children diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder really have the condition — or are they just young for their grade?
That is the provocative question posed by a new study looking at states with a strict Sept. 1 birth-date cutoff for school enrollment. Researchers found …
All the ways snoring affects your health
(Jason Amatoury/ Lifehacker) — There’s nothing quite like the sound of snoring as the ultimate sleep interrupter. But snoring can be more than just a frustration to those in your vicinity. Sometimes snoring is linked to more serious health problems, such as obstructive sleep apnoea. An emerging line of research suggests snoring …
Rare cancer linked to breast implants, but Health Canada says no safety advisory is needed
(Madeleine Roy/ Radio-Canada) — At age 44 and after two kids, Terri McGregor knew she wanted to give herself a gift.
“I simply wanted to restore my breasts to what they were before having children — that’s it,” said the North Bay, Ont., woman.
McGregor’s surgeon recommended a Biocell textured implant, …
What kind of physical exercise can help you stay young?
(Marie Cohut/ Medical News Today) — Endurance training, resistance training, or high-intensity interval training — what type of physical exercise will help your body to stay youthful for longer? A new study aims to answer that question.
One key factor in cellular health is telomeres, the “safety caps” that protect strands …
Canadian kids fall behind in global physical activity report
(Cassandra Szklarski/ Canadian Press) — Canadian kids continue to rank low in a global report on physical activity.
The most recent release from the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance finds children in Slovenia and Japan to be the most active among 49 countries studied.
Canada scored D+ in categories that measure overall physical …