One in four adult Canadians are clinically obese and while many will diet, the vast majority will put the wait back on, say recent studies. Dr. Yoni Freedhoff says that can have dramatic psychological consequences and he’s written a book… »
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Environment & Animal Life, Society
Deal to conserve original prairie is finalized
The Nature Conservancy of Canada has finalized the largest conservation easement in the country. It has made deal with 72 ranchers who own a huge parcel of land in western Canada whereby they can continue to use it to graze… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Activity mix hikes obese teens’ weight loss: study
Canadian research shows that obese teenagers lose more weight when they alternate aerobic exercise and resistance training rather than just doing one or the other. Scientists have long known physical activity can help people lose weight, but the study out… »
Health, Internet, Science & Technology
Artificial sweeteners may raise blood sugar: study
New research suggests artificial sweeteners may set the stage for diabetes in some people. Acknowledging the study is preliminary, scientists in Israel found that mice who had consumed artificial sweeteners had higher blood sugar and altered bacteria in their gut.… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
Groups sue to stop development in national park
Three environmental groups have gone to court to try to stop a plan to build overnight commercial accommodations in Jasper National Park, in western Canada. There are national parks across the country that were created to protect “representative natural areas… »
In spite of new studies, expert says ‘reduce salt’
Some international studies published recently question long-held beliefs about salt intake, but a Canadian doctor discredits them and insists Canadians are eating too much. Canadians consume about 3,400 mgs of sodium per day, partly because they eat a lot of… »
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Plane crash survivors shed light on memory, PTSD
Thirteen years ago, 306 passengers aboard a plane over the Atlantic Ocean were told their crippled aircraft would have to land in the water. They lived through 30 minutes of terror, before the pilot located land and glided the plane… »
Campaign alerts children to decline of bees
Backpacks and lunchboxes are being sold to raise awareness among children of a severe decline in bees that conservationists say is caused by pesticides. While Europe has banned three neonicotinoid insecticides, Canada is re-evaluating them, but, at the same time,… »
Free website offers latest info on concussions
Concussions have made headlines recently in Canada. New research has emphasized the dangers and lack of awareness about head injuries and one expert says there is “an invisible epidemic” of concussions in Canada. Shelina Babul is a sports injury specialist… »
Environment & Animal Life, Health, Indigenous, Internet, Science & Technology, Society
Study links oilsands and aboriginal illnesses
Members of the remote aboriginal community of Fort Chipewyan in the western province of Alberta have long worried about pollution from oilsand development nearby and cancer rates in the community. A new study conducted by First Nations groups and scientists… »
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