Influenza and COVID-19: What’s in store for the fall/winter respiratory virus season?

Public health experts in the Northern Hemisphere are predicting a fall/winter respiratory virus season for the ages — one that highlights the importance of global surveillance...

High blood pressure linked to 22% greater risk of severe COVID – new research

From early on in the pandemic it was apparent that older adults and those with underlying health problems were more likely to get very sick from...

Should you really use your smartwatch or fitness wearable to monitor your heart?

Wearable devices that can record your pulse can be handy for tracking your fitness – but can you really use them to monitor for an irregular...

Hay fever can sometimes be more serious than we think. This is why we should know our treatment options

Hay fever (also known as allergic rhinitis) is a catch-all term that covers a group of ailments that cause sneezing, a runny nose, and itchy and...

Why it’s wrong to blame online learning for causing mental health issues during COVID-19

How to prevent missing person incidents for seniors living with dementia

People living with dementia are at risk of getting lost, and go missing every day in Canada. For example, in July, a person living with dementia...

NCR positivity rate down to 8.9%, lowest since July: OCTA

MANILA – The positivity rate, or the number of persons testing positive for Covid-19, in the National Capital Region (NCR) went down to 8.9 percent, the...

Glute force: why big, strong bum muscles matter for your overall health

The glutes are the large, powerful muscles in your bum that help support the pelvis, stabilise the hip joint and allow the hip to move. Countless...

Go slow and accept your limitations – how to exercise if you’re recovering from long COVID

A significant proportion of people who contract COVID are left with ongoing symptoms, commonly termed “long COVID”. The nature of these symptoms and the duration of...

Over-the-counter hearing aids offer a wide range of options – here are things to consider before buying

Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s ruling in August 2022, nonprescription over-the-counter hearing aids went on sale at pharmacies, supermarkets and consumer electronic stores on...