Health

How 'Magic' Are 'Magic Mushrooms'? Researchers Develop Scale to Measure Potency

Some people call them “magic mushrooms.” But exactly how “magic” are they? Knewz.com has learned about efforts to make sure doctors know how much active ingredient they’re giving patients for issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. The chemicals in question are psilocin and psylocybin. They come from Psilocybe cubensis mushroo...

Delicious foods that accelerate weight loss: Your essential list

Experts have named foods that are not only tasty but also healthy. They help stick to a diet and shed extra pounds. It's important to remember that in weight loss, mathematics matters - you must consume fewer calories than you burn. And these are the foods that provide satiety and speed up your metabolism, helping you lose weight faster, reports We...

Alzheimer's transmitted from person to person

The findings have major ramifications.

5 people explain what it actually feels like to die

Shrimp's impact on health and who should avoid them

Shrimp are popular seafood and a rich source of protein, but many people fear them, purportedly due to the "harmfulness" of this product. The material includes data from Nutrients, Food Science and Nutrition websites, among others. Is eating shrimp unsafe for health? Read in the material. The material includes data from Nutrients, Food Science and ...

Conrad Tremblay gets housing

He lived in a tent for three years. Then, he met Nicholas Singcaster, an outreach worker for Montreal's Old Brewery Mission shelter.

Spring cleaning dilemma: How much disinfecting is too much?

Spring cleaning is a time when people tackle tasks around the house they may not typically get to, whether clearing out the garage or finally organizing that messy junk drawer.

20 healthy slow cooker recipes

Whether they’re full meals, side dishes, or even some desserts, here are 20 of the healthiest slow cooker recipes.

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to involuntarily commit some defendants judged incompetent for trial

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's Republican-led Legislature unanimously passed a bill Monday that would involuntarily commit certain criminal defendants for inpatient treatment and temporarily remove their gun rights if they are ruled incompetent to stand trial due to intellectual disability or mental illness. The proposal is named for college s...

Restaurants feeling financial pinch as industry sees drop in employment

A Vancouver restaurant is feeling the financial pinch as the industry shed over 26,000 jobs in March. Grace Ke reports.

The impact of not having a family doctor: Patients are worse off, and so is the health system

About 6.5 million Canadians — roughly one in six — do not have access to primary medical care. It’s a problem that puts their health at greater risk and renders the entire public health-care system less efficient than it could be, both economically and in terms of the quality of care for everyone. In other words, if we can fix the shortage of family physicians, we can save lives and money at the same time. Shortage of family physicians Many...

Do you want to strengthen your abdominal muscles? Try these three exercises

One of Britain's leading fitness trainers claims sit-ups are ineffective for building muscular abs. He offers some alternatives.

Fast vs slow walking: Which burns calories faster?

Does how fast you walk impact how you burn calories? Find out the truth here.

Six main causes of dementia and how to prevent them

New study reveals six lifestyle factors responsible for 75% of dementia cases.

Bodybuilder with bionic prosthetic 'an inspiration' as gym trainer

Marissa Gorjizadeh was born in New Brunswick with one arm and is now a certified fitness trainer and bodybuilder in Halifax. She's preparing for her fifth bodybuilding competition. Paul Palmeter has the story.

Your senses will shut down in a specific order when you’re about to die

Strep A cases appear on track to hit record levels in 2024

The latest numbers show cases of Invasive Group A Strep hit a new peak in 2023 and this year appears to follow that trend. A recent cluster of deaths in the Maritimes has families pushing for better awareness. Heidi Petracek explains what one expert says is still desperately needed to fight strep, and speaks to the mother of a child who survived a close call.

Review of Ancient Human Brains Reveals They Preserve Naturally for Thousands of Years, Lasting Longer Than Other Organs

Researchers have discovered that archaeologically recorded preserved human brains are not as extremely rare as has previously been believed. Researchers compiled the records of more than 4,000 preserved human brains from more than 200 sources across six continents, excluding Antarctica, Knewz.com has learned. A new study conducted by researchers at...

One is 36. The other is 72. Both women love being single

Callers Lisa, 36, and Marie, 72, tell BC Today host Michelle Eliot about the advantages of deciding to stay single.

She’s turning old saw blades into beautiful — and functional — ulus

Mina Campbell grew up watching her grandmother clean seal skins with an ulu — a knife traditionally used by Inuit women. But it wasn't until the pandemic left Campbell with too much time on her hands that she decided to sharpen her own skills. Today, Campbell is busy turning old saw blades into functional works of art.

4 qualities of mentally strong people: Check yourself

Mentally strong or resilient individuals are often described as those who achieve great feats despite significant challenges. Yet, we rarely speak of ourselves in that light, thinking we lack self-assurance or due to our imperfections. RBC-Ukraine, based on Psychologies, discusses the qualities of mentally strong individuals. Psychological resilien...

I spent almost three years trying to find out what was causing my pain

It now takes almost 9 years to get diagnosed.

Gen Z already facing 'midlife crisis' in their 20s

Gen Z, identified as those born between 1997–2012, are already experiencing the 'equivalent of a midlife crisis', reports suggest. US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy delved into Gallup's 2024 World Happiness report, which found those in their twenties are the most unhappy. Murthy believes this to be a result of social media, a suggestion he explored w...

As his trans daughter struggles, a father pushes past his prejudice

A father has found himself in an unlikely role fighting bathroom bans that have proliferated at the state and local level in recent years. (AP video: Nick Ingram)

What seawater can teach scientists about B.C.’s killer whales

Scientists researching endangered killer whales that live off the west coast are gathering data from a jug of seawater containing environmental DNA that they hope can teach them more about the mammals.

3 Lesser-Known Reasons to Claim CPP Benefits Early

While waiting until 70 certainly has many benefits, there are some Canadians who cannot afford to wait, or have reasons to take out CPP benefits now. The post 3 Lesser-Known Reasons to Claim CPP Benefits Early appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Why do you want to eat when you're not hungry: 6 reasons

Do you experience an uncontrollable desire, even when you're full? Not always do you eat because you're hungry. Sometimes, it's an unconscious reaction of the brain. And food is one of life's pleasures. RBC-Ukraine, with reference to Cookist, explains 6 reasons that push you to eat again when you're not hungry. Why we're drawn to food Food is not j...

12 questions to ask yourself if you think you have ADHD, according to a doctor

Which color of pepper is healthiest?

It turns out that each color of pepper has its own advantages.

Average net worth of Americans by age — see how you compare

Golfing, gardening may be linked to ALS risk

Research published in the Journal of Neurological Sciences earlier this year found that outdoor recreational activities, such as golfing, woodworking and hunting may increase a person’s likelihood of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), especially among men.

This is the ideal temperature for older adults to sleep at night - study

The elderly often suffer from inadequate, restless, and disrupted sleep that influences many outcomes connected to their health and well-being. These temperature changes might help.

What to do if you wake up at night and can't get back to sleep, according to expert

Getting a decent night's sleep is important for our health, but a lot of us don't get the recommended eight hours. Three-quarters of Brits get less than eight hours of sleep, while one in six get by on less than six hours each night, according to YouGov. Meanwhile across the pond, over 17 per cent of adults had trouble staying asleep most days or e...

Study suggests certain foods are linked to anti-social traits

A study has claimed that certain foods can indicate your personality traits – and it's bad news for black coffee drinkers. The 2016 investigation resurfaced online, and people are losing their minds after it suggested that some preferences could be linked to psychopathic and sadistic traits. The researchers from the University of Innsbruck in Austr...

Judge orders Alberta to produce massive trove of coal documents after four-year fight

EDMONTON — The Alberta government must produce thousands of documents on its attempts to encourage coal mining in the Rocky Mountains after a judge threw out a bid to block their release. In denying the government's request for a judicial review into an order to provide the documents, Justice Kent Teskey warned the province that courts take a dim v...

Biggest mistakes that could tarnish, or even tank, your credit rating

Before reaching financial milestones such as a car, home, or savings account, a credit rating might be the only thing young people own. “Credit is a highly valuable asset,” says Ed Rempel, a fee-for-service financial planner, tax accountant and author of the blog Unconventional Wisdom. “In fact, it is your main asset until you can build up other in...

It took years to learn to love my culture - including the smell of my food

The man sitting next to me was shaking his head and covering his nose. It was as if I was in a play – another act of dramatic racism.

Research reveals ideal number of steps per day

It is widely believed that the journey to a healthy and long life begins with taking 10,000 steps every day. For those leading a sedentary lifestyle, this target may seem like a challenging goal that requires some effort. However, in reality, the number of steps needed can vary for different groups, writes The Lancet. Researchers analyzed data from...

What causes post-infection coughs in adults?

If you've been sick, thought you had recovered, but still have a nagging cough that doesn't go away - you're definitely not alone. The Canadian Medical Association Journal is tackling the subject. Global BC medical contributor Dr. Birinder Narang explains what causes this cough and if it's contagious if you don't have any other symptoms.

In Pictures: Young People Living With ADHD

London-based Norwegian photographer Nora Nord was diagnosed with ADHD in 2018, when she was in her early 20s. It was an immensely freeing feeling, she says, because it gave her the space for some aspects of her personality to finally make sense. But it was a frustrating time, too. “I’ve had an underlying feeling most of my life that something is wrong with me,” she remembers. “I wondered why I couldn’t focus or finish things, and why everything...

Early indicators of dementia: 5 behaviour changes to look for after age 50

Dementia is often thought of as a memory problem, like when an elderly person asks the same questions or misplaces things. In reality, individuals with dementia will not only experience issues in other areas of cognition like learning, thinking, comprehension and judgement, but they may also experience changes in behaviour. It’s important to understand what dementia is and how it manifests. I didn’t imagine my grandmother’s strange behaviours...

Top 4 foods with good fats to lose weight

Fat is an important part of our diet because it gives us energy, helps our cells work, and lets our body take in nutrients and make hormones. If you're trying to lose weight and don't know where to start, consider including the right kinds of fats in your diet, Eating Well reports. The "healthy" fats are unsaturated fats, which come in two main typ...

I Tried 7 Skin Tints So You Don’t Have To (& There’s A Clear Winner)

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I'm abrosexual - it took me 30 years to realise

One day I can feel like a lesbian, yet days or weeks later, I’d feel more aligned with bisexuality.

Mystery particles hunted by scientists could unlock the secrets of the universe

Experts are researching mysterious particles in our universe, which could offer us insights into some of the most intriguing areas of scientific understanding. What are these mysterious particles, exactly? They're called "hidden sector particles" which have so far defied typical definition. In fact, they've never been observed properly before and t...

High School teacher shares his OCD journey with grade 11 students

In this video for the CBC Creator Network, Grade 11 student Fiona Babar profiles her teacher Andrew Foreman, who has been open with his students about being diagnosed with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

Female Psychopaths 5 Times More Common Than We Thought, Researcher Says

When you think of a psychopath, an evil male villain probably comes to mind. However, at least one expert believes the theory that there are six male psychopaths for each female one is misleading. Dr. Clive Boddy of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) argues that female psychopaths are five times more common than previously thought, Knewz.com has learne...

Paris Hilton backs California bill to bring more transparency to youth treatment facilities

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Paris Hilton joined California state lawmakers Monday to push for legislation aimed at cracking down on the industry that cares for troubled teens by requiring more transparency from youth treatment facilities. The bill supported by the Hilton Hotel heiress and media personality aims to pry open information on how short-te...

Scientists find about a quarter million invisible nanoplastic particles in a liter of bottled water

The average liter of bottled water has nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of ever so tiny nanoplastics, detected and categorized for the first time by a microscope using dual lasers. (Jan. 8) (AP Video: Mary Conlon)

Foods that are bad for your heart

The products high in sugar, salt, and fat content cause the most damage to your heart. A high intake of salt, sugar, saturated fats, and refined carbohydrates increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke, according to WebMD. Doctors advise against fixating on any specific harmful food and suggest focusing on your overall diet. You can consume swe...