Not All Industrialized Countries Experiencing Opioid Crisis
Razi Berry In 2016, 10 times as many Americans as Germans died as a result of drug overdoses, mostly opiates. Three times as many Americans as Germans experienced opioid addiction. Could contrast in opioid addiction signify how pain is viewed between two countries? Even as the rates of addiction in the U.S. have risen dramatically […]
Depression in Adults Associated with Nutrition
Razi Berry Your diet can put you at risk of depression, according to a new study. The study also found that the likelihood of depression is higher among middle-aged and older women who were immigrants to Canada when compared to Canadian-born women. Is your diet making you depressed or are you depressed because of your […]
Artistic Expression at a Young Age Can Increase Health and Reduce Social Inequalities
Razi Berry Engaging in artistic activities such as singing and dancing from a young age can reduce social inequalities and encourage healthy behaviors, according to a new report from UCL and the World Health Organization (WHO). World’s largest review to date into the health benefits of the arts The study is the world’s largest review […]
Cannabis for Endometriosis
Razi Berry A new study published in Journal of Obstetrics Gynaecology Canada has found one in eight Australian women with endometriosis use cannabis to alleviate pain and other symptoms, rating the plant based medicine as the most effective way to self-manage the disorder. One in eight Australian women with endometriosis use cannabis to alleviate pain […]
Arguing Can Have Major Consequences in Caregiving Couples
Razi Berry A spouse requiring caregiving for chronic illness or a disability can create a stressful environment for married couples. The toll, however, is more pronounced for care-receiving husbands–compared to wives or men in non-caregiving relationships–who are vulnerable to negative exchanges with their spouses, such as criticizing or letting them down, due to guilty feelings […]
Bionic Prosthetics May Be Right Around the Corner
Razi Berry The 60-year-old retired truck driver from Salt Lake County, Utah, lost his left leg to vascular disease from type 2 diabetes. But last year, he was one of 10 human subjects at the University of Utah to test one of the world’s first truly bionic legs, a self-powered prosthetic limb with a computer […]
Need More Evidence for Effect of Cannabinoids on Mental Health
Razi Berry The most comprehensive analysis of medicinal cannabinoids and their impact on six mental health disorders — combining 83 studies including 3,000 people — suggests that the use of cannabinoids for mental health conditions cannot be justified based on the current evidence. This is due to a lack of evidence for their effectiveness, and […]
Women’s Hygiene Products: Trail of Toxic Chemicals
Razi Berry Women who use a vaginal douche could be at a higher risk of exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals, according to a University of Michigan study that looked at the correlation between the use of feminine hygiene products and the levels of volatile organic compounds in women’s blood Correlation between use of female hygiene […]
Memory Improved with High-Intensity Exercise in Older Adults
Razi Berry Researchers at McMaster University who examine the impact of exercise on the brain have found that high-intensity workouts improve memory in older adults. The study has widespread implications for treating dementia The study, published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism, has widespread implications for treating dementia, a catastrophic disease that affects […]
Some Plants May Not Be Good for You
Razi Berry It’s true that many plants provide an abundance of nutrients, typically at a fraction of the energy expended to raise animal protein. However, before embarking on a wholesale change in diet, it’s worth considering the research and experience of a trio of neurotoxicologists at Oregon Health & Science University. Toxic Compounds in Plants […]