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Exploring Frailty and Metabolic Syndrome: A Connection in Older Adults

November 14, 2024

Frailty and metabolic syndrome (MetS) are significant health concerns for older adults, impacting their ability to age healthily. It is known that physical frailty can be linked to MetS, with low-grade inflammation as a possible cause. However, what remains unclear is how MetS connects to frailty as

health

Boosting Mental Health in Epilepsy with Teamwork: A New Approach

November 13, 2024

More often than not, people living with epilepsy also struggle with anxiety and depression. These mental health issues can seriously impact their quality of life, but they often get overlooked because access to mental health specialists is limited. A unique strategy called "collaborative care" has s

celebrities

Funny Idea: Blunt's Wallpaper Pitch to Krasinski

November 13, 2024

Did you know that Emily Blunt once jokingly suggested turning her husband John Krasinski's "Sexiest Man Alive" cover into wallpaper? In a playful chat between the couple, Blunt playfully proposed the idea, and Krasinski later shared the funny story with Stephen Colbert on "The Late Show. " He laughe

health

The Digital Evolution of Healthcare: eHealth Business Models Under the Microscope

November 13, 2024

The digital revolution has taken the healthcare industry by storm, with innovative business models leading the charge. Researchers have been keenly observing this transformation, especially the shift to electronic health (eHealth) solutions. A recent study dug into the literature spanning from 1991

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Mental Health Workers in Eastern Ontario Consider Strike Action

November 13, 2024

In Eastern Ontario, mental health and addiction workers are growing frustrated with the slow pace of contract negotiations. The union representing over 240 workers at Addiction and Mental Health Services – Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (AMHS-KFLA) has expressed dissatisfaction with the p

politics

Kentucky Woman Challenges State's Abortion Ban in Court

November 13, 2024

A woman in Kentucky, referred to as Mary Poe, has taken a big step. She's suing the state because she can't get an abortion there. Kentucky has strict laws that almost entirely ban abortions. Poe says these laws violate her right to privacy and self-determination under the state constitution. She's

politics

Trump's Team & Planes on Hold: Today's News

November 12, 2024

Yesterday brought big news from Trump's camp. He's expected to name Senator Marco Rubio as the new secretary of state. Some people in his group think Rubio doesn't fully support Trump's "America First" idea, but they still trust him. Representative Elise Stefanik from New York could be the next amba

crime

California Voters Reject Ban on Prison Labor, Sparking Debate

November 12, 2024

California's voters recently said no to Proposition 6, a measure that aimed to stop forced labor in prisons. This move left many criminal justice reform advocates and incarcerated individuals disappointed. Current laws allow prisons to compel people to work as punishment, with wages often below $0.

politics

Meet Washington's Surprise Winner: Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Scores Again

November 10, 2024

Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a first-term Democrat from Washington's 3rd District, has pulled off another victory, defeating Republican Joe Kent in a closely watched race. Two years ago, she shocked everyone by winning a seat that hadn't been held by a Democrat in over a decade. This time, despite some

science

Exploring the Local Focus of Science Journals

November 9, 2024

Scientific journals that focus on national topics have been examined using a unique method. This study looks at data from Scimago Journal Rank, which is based on Scopus. The researchers have come up with a new way to define how nationally focused a journal is. This is based on where the authors are