The secret to becoming a morning person
(Rozalynn S. Frazer/ Shape) — For the last six years, Aine Rock has woken up at 5 a.m. every day. She sees it as a way to start her day with a quiet moment before the world bombards her with news updates and client demands and before she has to turn her attention to her 9- and 12-year-old children. “I choose me before anyone else,” …
Artificial intelligence used to predict cancer patient survival ‘more accurately’
(Meagan Gill/ CTV News) — A team of researchers out of the University of British Columbia and BC Cancer has developed an artificial intelligence tool to better predict a cancer patient’s survival rate by reading their doctor’s notes.
In a news release Thursday, UBC said this new model helps predict survival …
These diet changes could slash your dementia risk by a quarter
(Shivani Dubey/ Huffington Post UK) — Dementia is one of the most emotionally painful things a person can go through. Not just for the person going through it, but also for their family and loved ones.
But what if we told you that you can reduce the risk of dementia by a whole quarter simply by changing your diet a little?
Bindi Irwin opens up about decade-long battle with endometriosis
(Shruti Rajkumar/ Huffington Post) — Animal welfare activist Bindi Irwin, the daughter of famed wildlife expert Steve Irwin, opened up this week about her decad-elong battle with endometriosis and the surgery she’s undergone to treat the condition.
In a social media post Tuesday, the younger Irwin said
Anti-inflammatory diet 101: How to reduce inflammation naturally
(Franziska Spritzler/ Healthline) — You may be able to reduce and prevent inflammation by choosing certain foods and drinks while avoiding others. Anti-inflammatory foods can include fruits, vegetables, and fatty fish.
Inflammation is a natural process that helps your body heal and defend itself from harm.
However, …
What vitamin D can — and can’t — do for you
(Mary Claire Fischer/ Michigan Medicine) — In the supplement world, vitamin D has long been the star.
For decades, it’s been touted as a cure-all supplement — a cheap, easy way to fix health problems ranging from depression to heart disease to even incontinence. After all, all these medical conditions have been tied to low …
Several non-surgical uterine fibroids treatment options
(Lisa Rapaport/ Everyday Health) — Many treatments target symptoms of uterine fibroids, but there are also some options that can remove these noncancerous growths.
Figuring out where fibroids are located, how many there are, and how big they are can help determine your best options. And your fertility goals …
Eating disorders are deadly: What are they, who’s at risk?
(Simon Sherry/ The Conversation) — Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder are serious health risks, and can be life-threatening. They are also common, especially among teenage girls.
More than 100,000 Canadians over the age of 15 are diagnosed with an eating disorder …
“MINOCA” cases — the heart attack women don’t see coming
(Joe Kita/ Web MD) — Rita Conrad was saying goodbye to friends in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant when she started feeling fatigued and uncomfortable. It was 10:30 on a Thursday night, so she assumed it was the late hour or maybe the enchiladas. But when she got home, she started to feel discomfort in her back, shoulders, …