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Menstruation is a natural biological occurrence that occurs among half the world’s population yet common menstrual experiences are rarely discussed and are often under-researched. Given that the average menstruator will have 450 periods in their lifetime – or 3500 days of their life bleeding – those of us in the menstrual research community seek to improve the experience of all menstruators. Here, I describe four broad areas of menstrual health research that warrant future work.
Read MoreIn developed societies, our lifestyles changed rapidly and unexpectedly due to technological advances and more recently, the outbreak of a pandemic. Strategies for maintaining high levels of physical and mental function are even more required in such stressful societies.
Read MoreWe spoke to Dr. Liu to hear more about why he decided to launch a Special Collection with Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment and how he found the experience.
Read MoreSleep is a crucial piece of workplace health and safety. Sleep helps boost workers’ overall physical and mental wellness, including providing added protection against infections and chronic diseases.
Read MoreHealthy aging has become a pressing concept due to the current increase in life expectancy around the world. However, this trend initiates more disabilities, risk of diseases, and dementia affecting quality of life of aging demographics. Functional ability, the capacity to perform activities of daily living, is one of the key indicators of quality of life and studying the predictors impacting functional abilities is crucial.
Read MoreAs part of the effort to promote healthy aging in the population, recreational centers for the social inclusion of older adults have been a timely strategy for encouraging cultural, physical, educational, and social activities in that age group. In the first quarter of 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the activities of those centers were suspended because their target populations were considered vulnerable, consequently resulting in several risks to the intrinsic capacities of older adults. The study carried out by our research group from the University of Colima, in Mexico, demonstrated the impact on nutritional and functional parameters in older adults, after the suspension of their activities at a social coexistence center.
Read MoreDyslexia is a learning difference with a combination of strengths and weaknesses that affects around 15-20% of the population. It is mostly genetic in origin and therefore with you from cradle to grave. 43% of dyslexic students are diagnosed when they reach university as they adjust to the increased academic workload. Many adults in the workplace are undiagnosed.
Read MoreConducting a mock trial course with undergraduate law students is challenging enough in itself. There are so many things to organise to train students in this very important but difficult aspect of legal practice. There are an array of things that must be properly prepared to make sure that the course runs effectively - so it would be impossible o conduct a mock-trial online, right?
Read MoreProstate cancer is one of the most diagnosed male cancers in many developed countries. With early detection, through a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test and advancements in treatment options, many men are living longer post-diagnosis. With increased life expectancy post-diagnosis, a growing focus is being placed on modifiable lifestyle factors, such as regular physical activity that can help improve the physical and psychological health and wellbeing of survivors.
Read More"No good deed goes unpunished." This ironic statement captures the daily experience of many nursing home and senior living administrators who serve in one of the most challenging healthcare industry roles.
Read MoreOur natural tendency is to associate aging and old age with loss of functional abilities, cognitive abilities, status, occupation, identity, and social relations. Older women in particular, are seen as subject to both ageism and sexism, thus experiencing a double jeopardy, which hampers their ability to fulfil their potential, especially in the second half of life. Nevertheless, in addition to losses, older women may experience gains and positive developments in their lives.
Read MoreInternational Women's Day is our opportunity to make lifestyle medicine the foundation of evidence-based Women’s Health. With greater research on the benefits of traditional lifestyles as well as decades of research documenting the risks of lifestyle change in developed nations, we have the opportunity to benefit all women.
Read MoreThe death of a child is one of the most devastating problems facing clinicians, communities, and families. Sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) remains the leading cause of infant mortality in the United States, accounting for more than 3400 infant deaths annually. The majority of SUID deaths are due to unsafe sleep practices.
Read MoreThere is considerable evidence supporting that caring for a person with dementia has an impact on the wellbeing of family carers. So, it is not surprising that anxiety symptoms among those carers are reported to be higher than the general population, with 32 % of family carers of people with dementia reporting increased levels of anxiety symptoms. Despite this, anxiety is underexplored in the research to date.
Read MoreThanks to the significant advances in cancer diagnosis and treatment, most cancer patients (69%), according to the American Cancer Society, have lived more than five years since their diagnosis. Returning to work has both instrumental and symbolic value to cancer survivors, but evidence suggests that there are still many barriers in the workplace.
Read MoreMultiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune condition affecting the brain and the spinal cord. Conventional pharmaceutical treatments slow the progression but rarely reverse or cure it. Patients living with MS often explore diet and lifestyle interventions as a means of managing their symptoms and reducing reliance on medication, yet these approaches are rarely discussed with or supported by their physicians. There is consistent evidence that a healthy diet and lifestyle may not only be protective against getting MS but can also play an important role in managing the condition. Programs such as ‘Overcoming MS’, which support people to adopt healthy lifestyle habits have been hugely valuable.
Read MoreDue to the multiple impacts of deindustrialisation on the lived experiences of local communities, it is important to develop multi-sensory approaches and innovative methodologies relevant for researching place attachment, sensual experiences and urban imaginaries of people residing in post-industrial urban areas.
Read MoreThere is increasing evidence that traditional luxury does not hold as much cache in the marketplace or in society in general as it used to.
Read MoreThe causes of eating disorders are complex and the recovery journey for people living with eating disorders can often be difficult and challenging. For LGBTQ+ people recovery can be even harder. Resources that bring attention to this and that support LGBTQ+ people in their recovery are much needed.
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