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"Traces of cancer-linked pesticide found in tests at UK playgrounds"
#Environment #Health
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Belly fat linked to heart failure risk even in people with normal weight #health

Belly fat linked to heart failure risk even in people with normal weight
Carrying extra fat around the waist may be more dangerous than the number on the scale suggests. Researchers found that belly fat was more strongly linked to heart failure risk than BMI, even in people with normal weight. Inflammation seems to play a key role, helping explain why this type of fat is especially harmful. Measuring waist size could offer a simple way to detect hidden risk earlier.

At end of day, I sit down and open a news website and I can't figure out if I should expect to see their morning updates, midday updates, or evening updates.
Too much and too frequent #travel across multiple #timezones is really taking its toll. 😟
#health

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #DriveTime
HEALTH:
🎵 UNLOVED
#HEALTH
https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/track/unloved-1
https://open.spotify.com/track/3cNDJqEYJXrgHH1QKGYRq0

This simple habit could help seniors live longer and stay independent #health

This simple habit could help seniors live longer and stay independent
Cycling might be one of the simplest ways for older adults to stay healthier, longer. A 10-year study in Japan found that seniors who rode bicycles had lower risks of needing long-term care and dying—especially those who didn’t drive. Continuing or even starting cycling later in life still delivered noticeable benefits. The results highlight biking as a surprisingly powerful tool for maintaining independence and well-being.

💺 Electric cars won't fix sitting: The health costs of designing cities around cars
#health

Electric cars won't fix sitting: The health costs of designing cities around cars
Commuters feel this in their bones—time spent in traffic is bad for your health.

#ChatGPT #Health soll Nutzern helfen, Gesundheitsdaten zu analysieren und sich auf medizinische Gespräche vorzubereiten. Die Lösung, die vorerst nicht in Deutschland verfügbar sein wird, vernetze sich mit Apps wie Apple Health und sei mit Ärzten entwickelt worden, schreibt Retail News.

the best non-medical feature about West Coast General Hospital is definitely the atrium/waiting room.
Nice natural light. Running water. Naturally planted foliage. Calming, quiet and comfortable even though all around the edges it is go go go.
I am waiting for Tree to finish her MRI. It is a mobile unit that attends WCGH for three weeks, then goes to other hospitals for 7 weeks i think, on a rotation. It is not fancy. you have to go outside to access it which really sucks in the cold and rain.
But it is there and makes a big difference.
#health #bc #portalberni

Good Morning #Canada
Last week I registered with Ontario's Healthcare Connect program to help us get a family doctor in the Barrie area. Our previous family doctor retired in November and we were still covered by the clinic but it's in Brampton, more than 90 minutes away. So I'm now relying on Dougie to keep his promise to find a family doctor for all Ontarians by June 2026. I mean he's done so well with housing, environmental goals, Eglinton Crosstown....
Did you know that 83% of Canadians now report they have regular access to a family doctor which means an approximate 500K improvement in the past two years. That still leaves about 6M of us without a family physician. Family physician shortages are the highest in the territories (>55%), Quebec (21.5%) and British Columbia (17.7%), and the provinces of Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia have the fewest family physicians per 100 000 persons in the population.
#CanadaIsAwesome #HealthCare
https://www.cihi.ca/en/taking-the-pulse-measuring-shared-priorities-for-canadian-health-care-2025/primary-health-care-2025/most-canadians-have-a-regular-health-care-provider

Fathers’ tobacco use linked to metabolic changes in their children #health

Fathers’ tobacco use linked to metabolic changes in their children
A new study in mice suggests that a father’s nicotine exposure could influence the metabolic health of his children. Researchers found that when male mice consumed nicotine, their offspring showed changes in how their bodies handled sugar, including differences in insulin and glucose levels and altered liver function. These shifts may be linked to a higher risk of diabetes and related metabolic diseases.

An apple a day may keep the doctor away but that much apple jam a day keeps the doctor on speed dial. 🍎👩‍⚕️🤳
#saying #health #contrast #apple #sugar

Here in #Canberra, a city of nearly 490,000, we’ve had ONE confirmed case of #measles. The #health department issued a press release and everything, in case patient zero inadvertently infected others.
When I was a …

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
HEALTH:
🎵 BURN THE CANDLES
#HEALTH
https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/track/burn-the-candles
https://open.spotify.com/track/008XFP2RlbYymbD3oS7Z7f

Microplastics may be quietly damaging your brain and fueling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s #health

Microplastics may be quietly damaging your brain and fueling Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Tiny plastic particles may be quietly threatening brain health. New research suggests microplastics—now widely found in food, water, and even household dust—could trigger inflammation and damage in the brain through multiple biological pathways. Scientists estimate adults may consume about 250 grams of these particles each year, and some can accumulate in organs including the brain.

"Are ‘microwave safe’ labels misleading? New report exposes health and environmental harms"
#Microwaves #Food #Environment

Microwave meals contain a 'cocktail of microplastics', report warns
Microwave meals are convenient – but a new report reveals just how much they could be harming our health and the planet.

send healing hugs for my wife @…
she had a bad seizure.
We're at the H.
First really bad one for a few weeks :(
Still haven't been able to see a neurologist to really figure them out :(
#health

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #SonicReducer
HEALTH:
🎵 VIBE COP
#HEALTH
https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/track/vibe-cop
https://open.spotify.com/track/5VpU7RLnmjjG3tulGJsg2H

Global health impacts of plastics systems set to double by 2040 #health

Global health impacts of plastics systems set to double by 2040
The adverse health impacts associated with emissions across the full life cycle of plastics could double by 2040 unless immediate action is taken, new research suggests. The study identified health harms at every stage of the life cycle of the plastics we use: from the extraction of fossil fuels, the feedstocks for more than 90% of plastics, and material production to their eventual disposal or release to the environment.

The Oral Microbiome and Systemic Health: Current Insights into the Mouth-Body Connection
#health

Hey American healthcare workers! BC would love to have you!
“British Columbia is ready to welcome you with open arms,” he said. “We have a public health-care system, we respect the environment, we respect reproductive rights.”
Read more at: #BCPoli #CdnPoli #CanPoli #USA #Healthcare

Sleeping less than 7 hours could cut years off your life #health

Sleeping less than 7 hours could cut years off your life
Sleep isn’t just about feeling rested—it may be one of the strongest predictors of how long you live. Researchers analyzing nationwide data found that insufficient sleep was more closely tied to shorter life expectancy than diet, exercise, or loneliness. The connection was consistent year after year and across most U.S. states. The takeaway is simple but powerful: getting seven to nine hours of sleep may be one of the best things you can do for long-term health.

"Rising carbon dioxide levels now detected in human blood"
#CarbonDioxide #Health
https://phys.org…

Rising carbon dioxide levels now detected in human blood
Rising carbon dioxide levels are being detected within the human body, with new research warning a key blood marker for the gas could near its healthy limit within decades if current trends continue. The findings are especially relevant for children and adolescents, whose developing bodies will experience the longest cumulative exposure to rising atmospheric CO₂.

Creating triage #chatbots to address failures in critical #MentalHealth infrastructure isn’t a solution to the problem: it simply adds another hoop to jump through en route to adequate, human-mediated care and treatment. #health

🌞 Higher daylight exposure improves cognitive performance, study finds
#health

Higher daylight exposure improves cognitive performance, study finds
A real world study led by University of Manchester neuroscientists has shown that higher daytime light exposure positively influences different aspects of cognition.

Embracing age with elegance means more than grace — it's about smart choices. Regular exercise boosts not only physical health but also mood, energy, and cognition. It's NEVER too late to lace up and start moving. Your future self will thank you! Let's champion #HealthyLiving and excel at #AgingWell! 🌟

Insomnia and sleep apnea together dramatically raise heart disease risk #health

Insomnia and sleep apnea together dramatically raise heart disease risk
Struggling to fall asleep and stopping breathing at night may be a far riskier combo than previously thought. In a study of nearly a million veterans, researchers found that having both insomnia and sleep apnea dramatically raises the risk of hypertension and heart disease. The two conditions don’t just coexist—they interact in ways that intensify strain on the heart. Addressing sleep problems early could help prevent cardiovascular disease before it starts.

"Air pollution may be linked to increased risk of motor neurone disease, our new study indicates"
#Pollution #AirPollution #Health

Air pollution may be linked to increased risk of motor neurone disease, our new study indicates
A new study from Sweden links long-term air pollution exposure to higher risk of motor neurone disease and faster progression.

"Caffeinated coffee and tea could help protect you against dementia"
Wait, isn't "caffeinated coffee" just coffee? 😕
#superfluous #coffee #terminology #health #confused

Long-term alcohol use linked to a sharp rise in rectal cancer #health

Long-term alcohol use linked to a sharp rise in rectal cancer
Drinking heavily over many years is linked to a higher risk of colorectal cancer, especially rectal cancer, according to new research tracking U.S. adults for two decades. People who drank heavily throughout adulthood faced sharply higher risks than light drinkers. Former drinkers did not show increased cancer risk and had fewer precancerous tumors. The results suggest that quitting alcohol may help lower long-term cancer risk.

Navigating our golden years involves balancing robust health with sound financial management. Both are key for true wellness as we age. What's one invaluable tip you've discovered to merge physical vitality with financial security? Let's share insights and empower each other for a thriving future! 🌟 #FinancialWellness #HealthyAging

The Link Between Milk and Parkinson’s Disease #health

The Link Between Milk and Parkinson’s Disease | NutritionFacts.org

RE: #Atlas and I are home with mom (@…) now. Ty all for your kind words and well wishes. Not a lot of resolution, but things have at least improved enough to be comfortable in our own home. Tree is getting some much needed sleep on the couch after a very tiring 24hrs at WCGH.
#catsofmastodon #health #catsodon #

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #MiddayShow
HEALTH:
🎵 DARKAGE
#HEALTH
https://youwillloveeachother.bandcamp.com/track/darkage
https://open.spotify.com/track/17Ljid2CbINapvp2Xvp6DY

Trump about bruise on right hand: Because I shake a lot of hands.
Trump about bruise on left hand: Do you think Biden can do that?
(PS: I made up Trump's response about his left hand but you know he would say something like that.)
#dodge #USA #health #hypocrisy

Addicted to the algorithm – New research exposes how #BigTech lobbies to keep us hooked on #SocialMedia
Olivier Hoedeman, @… research and campaign coordinator:
> The addictive design of social media has become a major societal problem with serious impacts on public #health and endangering the future of #democracy.
05.02.2026 #DiDay #ChildProtecion #SocialMediaBan #DigitalFairnessAct #DFA #Meta #Google #Bildung #FediLZ #Demokratie

Good news for WCGH in #PortAlberni! Hoping the ICU can open again in a few months once the hiring is complete!
“The three nurses are expected to begin working at WCGH early this year, with start dates between January and March,” wrote Island Health in an email to Ha-Shilth-Sa. “Recruitment activity remains strong, with four candidates completed interviews and five more in the interview stage. We are also seeing diverse interest, with candidates from the United States, United Kingdom, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Nigeria.”
#BCPoli #Healthcare #Nurses #ICU #Health #recruitment

🩻 I Tried to Use #AI to Read My Friend’s Mom’s #MRI 🩻
spoiler: don't trust Ai 😏
#medgemma #health

The patient could keel over and this doctor would probably still (be required to) say “the patient remains in excellent overall health.” 🙄
#health #sarcasm #USA #honesty #ethics

"Vaccine panel chair says polio, measles, and other shots should be optional"
I want to quote the dumbest thing he said, but I can't decide which of the many dumb things he said is actually the dumbest.
#NYT #USA #vaccines #health #children #polio #measles

I really like to get back to frequent 10-mile fasting hikes/walks. I did 2-4/week in 2023-24; but very few in 2025 due to other interests and opportunities that are incompatible with that goal. If only I can do both.🤲
#health #walking #hiking #fasting #goals #conflicts #wish

It's the last day to sign up as an NDP member and be able to participate in the Leadership contest.
I want to take this moment to make a pitch for Tanille Johnston.
@…
It's not just because she's on #SocialBC 😊, and understands #DigitalSovereignty. 💪
It's not just because she's a Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ woman, boots-on-the-ground social worker, #health worker, and City Councillor.
It's not just because she wants #UBI for all Canadians.
It's because she's the future of the #NDP, and of #Canada.
She is a bright light in a dark time. She gets it, all of it. She's smart and tenacious and she works really really hard.
There are a number of great candidates for Leader of the NDP, but I think Tanille is one of the best. She's the 'dark horse' to use one of those outdated terms that pundits love.
Join up and participate in what will be one of the most important leadership races in NDP history... at probably the most consequential moment for Canada since WWII.
Click the link, check out her bio, then hit Donate to sign up for a membership tonight.
#CanPoli #CdnPoli #NDP #VoteTanille #Leadership