Breaking down barriers to women’s health care remains a key challenge in modern medicine, especially in communities with inadequate access to this care. While many healthcare options are often available in urban centers, rural areas still need to improve their access to specialist healthcare, particularly in maternity and women’s health. The Alberta College of Family […]
Men are generally taller than women, but we do not define gender by height. Likewise ours latest research shows that we cannot define men and women by their tendency to sweat (although some parents and partners may suggest otherwise). When we studied men and women exercising in warm and dry conditions, sex differences in responses […]
Imagine this: you just woke up and got out of bed. Your feet hit the floor and your legs buckle. They are in absolute agony – yesterday’s run has really started to haunt you. And then you remember that you forgot to stretch before and after your run. Surely that’s why you’re so sore today. […]
This year’s Scientist Grand Prix was won by Luís Oliveira from Lund University. In Sweden’s largest science communication competition for researchers, finalists are judged by the audience and an expert jury based on the simplicity, engagement and clarity of their presentation. It was an emotional rollercoaster and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to […]
Hormone pills taken during menopause relieve symptoms, but do they pose long-term health risks? Scientists have found that hormone replacement therapy (HRT), pills containing both estrogen and progestin, may increase the risk of heart disease and blood clots in menopausal women. During menopause, a woman’s body undergoes a number of changes caused by a decrease […]
Physical fitness is important for success in sports and athletics, but it is also important for good health. If you are generally fit, you likely have a strong heart, brain, muscles and bones, which helps you exercise and improve your chances of living a long, fit and healthy life. The most important type of exercise […]
– Aren’t they a bit young for that? This is a question I heard regularly from parents when I recommended strength training to children I worked with, ranging in age from 6 to 18, in youth sports. In my four years as a strength and conditioning coach, I often received questions from parents about the […]
Certain sequences in the genome turn genes on and off. Until now, it was believed that each of these gene switches, or so-called enhancers, had its own place in DNA. Different enhancers are therefore separated from each other, even if they control the same gene and turn it on in different parts of the body. […]
Recent studies have shown that the presence of two common gynecological diseases, endometriosis and uterine fibroids, are associated with an increased risk of premature death. Endometriosis is a chronic reproductive disease that affects approximately 10% of women of reproductive age. It occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, causing symptoms […]
Exercise is not only good for your physical health, but also good for your mental health too. Indeed, many people even take up exercise as a way improving their mental condition. But is every exercise equally beneficial and does it matter whether you do it alone or in a group? One noteworthy study examined how […]