In 1954, obesity was called a common physical abnormality.1 Today it’s called an epidemic.2 Many of the complications related to obesity are health conditions that negatively impact quality of life and increase health costs. These include lung, liver and heart diseases, arthritis and gout.3 The 2023 report4 from the World Obesity Federation estimates that the… Read More »
This article was previously published December 18, 2019, and has been updated with new information. Your biological age can provide a good clue about your longevity, far more so than your chronological age. Your biological age refers to the state of your cells — they can be younger or older than your calendar age, which… Read More »
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Health Canada ‘The problem of misinformation has been incredibly acute with the pandemic, but it’s not going away. The spread of misinformation is one of the great challenges of our time’ Author of the article: Sharon Kirkey Publishing date: May 27, 2021 • 1 hour ago • 5 minute read • 38… Read More »
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS * Victoria recorded 15 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, its highest daily total in nine days. * One further death took Victoria’s virus toll to 807 and the national figure to 895. * Victorian authorities are desperately trying to contain a coronavirus outbreak linked to a butcher at Chadstone Shopping Centre after… Read More »