Exposure to fires and smoke can increase rates of anxiety and depression. June 8, 2023, 5:57 PM ET 5 minute read Smoke from the record-breaking Canadian wildfires continues to blanket much of the Northeast and impact air quality. Plumes of smoke composed of fine particles and toxic gases can negatively impact our physical health, causing damage to the lungs and heart and aggravating underlying conditions, such as asthma. However, experts have said that thick fog and foggy conditions, such as those seen in areas like New York City, can also…
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Toxic smoke from Canadian wildfires could impact the health of millions of people in the United States
Wildfires in the United States and Canada, fueled by record heat and drought, could seriously impact the health of millions. Smoke from wildfires in several Canadian provinces, including Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia, has led to air quality alerts in several Midwestern, Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states. Also, the fires in Michigan and New Jersey they created thick fog and thick smoke. Inhaling toxic smoke and ash from fires could cause damage to the body, including the lungs and heart, and even weaken our immune systems, experts said. “The smoke from…
Read MoreWhat foods are ultra-processed and bad for you? List more expert opinions on health impact
Foods can be divided into four categories, from unprocessed to ultra-processed. Despite being an unfamiliar term, much of what we eat will fall into the latter bracket. This refers to how much processing the food has undergone in its production, tending to indicate that something will contain additives that are not used in home cooking. Ultra-processed foods include things you might think are unhealthy like chips and cookies, but they also include some cereals, breads, and yogurts. So what does the term really mean, and are ultra-processed foods bad for…
Read MoreCognitive impact of exercise and mindfulness in older adults: A comprehensive study
A large-scale study found that neither exercise nor mindfulness training improved cognitive function in older adults who reported age-related changes in memory but did not have a diagnosis of dementia. Posted in JAMA, the study involved 585 adults between the ages of 65 and 84, who were randomly assigned to four groups: an exercise group, a mindfulness group, a combination of exercise and mindfulness, and a control group that received a general health education. After conducting memory tests and brain scans at the start of the study, as well as…
Read More“Ozempic Butt” has an increasing impact on those who use weight loss drugs
Having experienced a meteoric buzz in almost Everything is fine form of media (particularly TikTok) over the past year, injections of semaglutide (better known by brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy) are becoming more common than ever. The prescription drug that partially mimics a hormone in the body that helps suppress appetite and can encourage significant weight loss has also earned a reputation for a myriad of side effects, from gastrointestinal upset to the dramatic impact it can have on the your appearance. Part of this phenomenon was examined earlier…
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