Category: Prevention
Suicide Rates Remain Higher in Rural Areas, Study
Between 2018 and 2020, the suicide rate again increased across the country, but more so in rural areas, the researchers found. When looking at urban areas overall, researchers found that suicide rates averages about 14 suicides per 100,000. Looking at the overall rural area, average rates neared 20 per 100,000.
Japanese walking: the benefits of this fitness trend
A fitness trend known as Japanese walking is capturing attention online, promising major health benefits with minimal equipment and time.
Get ready for wildfire smoke season: Smoke Ready Week starts Monday
Forecasts show higher-than-normal wildfire risk across Washington this summer
Dementia risk depends on more than lifestyle factors. Overstating this can cause stigma and blame
Joyce Siette, Western Sydney University and Gilbert Knaggs, University of Sydney As public awareness of dementia grows, so too does the appetite for prevention. Global headlines tout the benefits of exercise, diet, brain training and social activity in reducing dementia…
How 7,000 steps a day could help reduce your risk of cancer
A large study involving over 85,000 people in the UK found that the more steps you take each day, the lower your chances of developing up to 13 different types of cancer.
Teachers and librarians are among those least likely to die by suicide − public health researchers offer insights on what this means for other professions
National and state data shows that educators in the U.S., including teachers, professors and librarians, are among the least likely to die by suicide.
Popcorn lung: how vaping can scar your lungs for life
Vaping is especially popular among teenagers and young adults, possibly due to the thousands of flavoured vape products available – from bubblegum to cotton candy to mango ice. But those fruity, candy-like flavours come with a chemical cost.
Daily physical activity, even at light intensities, linked to lower cancer risk
NIH study finds number of steps taken daily may be more important for cancer risk than the intensity of activity.
Going to the dentist is expensive. Here are 3 things you can do to protect your oral health – and 3 things to avoid
Most oral and dental diseases are preventable, if you take care of your teeth and mouth. In-between visits to the dentist, here’s what you can do to avoid preventable issues – and blow-out dental costs.
How to assess your risk for breast cancer
One in eight American women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. A combination of factors can influence your risk.
Some are unmodifiable, such as age, having dense breasts and a family history of breast or ovarian cancer, while others are modifiable, such as physical activity levels, weight and reproductive history.
3 statistical stuff-ups that made everyday items look healthier (or riskier) than they really are
When statistical mistakes are made and found, it can have profound impacts on people who may have changed their lifestyle as a result of the flawed study.
Stay safe in freezing temperatures with these winter weather tips
The National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory through Wednesday. Most of the state will experience dangerously low temperatures that can lead to hypothermia, frostbite, and other health issues. These risks are especially high for people working outdoors, those without shelter or adequate heating, the elderly, and pets.
Wood burning produces a complex chemical mixture of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and gases, which can be breathed deep into the lungs. The specific contents vary based on the type of stove and the type of fuel, but chemicals can include carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen and a range of volatile organic compounds, such as cancer-causing formaldehyde and benzene.
E-bike popularity is booming. But are they as safe as regular bikes?
E-bike users are more likely to sustain injuries to their spine and lower extremities (hips, legs, ankles and feet) compared to regular cyclists.
When injured, they are more likely to be admitted to hospital wards or intensive care units, where they also have a higher chance of undergoing surgery – and of dying.
Why seeing the same doctor could save your life
A review examining 1.4 million patients worldwide found that those who do not see the same doctor regularly are more likely to die within a certain period. This consistent relationship with a doctor is known as “continuity of care”.
Many of the benefits of this approach probably stem from the fact that doctors accumulate knowledge about an individual patient, which they then use in subsequent consultations to tailor advice.