Description: I know it would not surprise you to hear that there is a correlation between Covid-19 and depression. I mean, the financial, social and physical disruptions associated with the pandemic impacted everyone’s mood and wellbeing even if they did not contract the virus. All of that would be even more true for those who… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Physical Illness
Variable Blood Pressure and Whale Brains
Description: I am on an exploratory tour of the West Cost of Canada and have seen a few whales along the way (grizzly bears too but that is another story). Seeing whales is just simply an awe-inspiring experience and perhaps that lead me to pick up on a reference to the article linked below. Its… Read more »
Exactly What Is and Is Not Effective Prenatal Screening?
Description: How many things (life events, situations, crimes, illnesses, etc.) would it be good to be able to predict? We could take the stance that things are in the hand of fate and there is nothing we can do so why bother trying to predict. But what if we could identify people who will, if… Read more »
The Psychology of Covid-19: Your Behavioral-Immune System
Description: You are wearing a mask when you need to right? Its has become clear that mask wearing is perhaps the most important thing we can do to limit exposure to Covid-19 until a vaccine become readily available. What is also clear is that there are many factors involved in determining when people feel more… Read more »
Making Sense of Old Sayings at the Cellular Level: Sleep and T Cells
Description: Not feeling well? Perhaps a good night’s sleep is just what you need. Even if you believe this to be true do you know why it is true? What is actually going on at the cellular level in our immune system while rest and recover? No idea? Well, have a read through the article… Read more »
Chemobrain: An Important Part of Cancer Treatment Patient Experience
Description: Have you heard the term “Chemobrain”? While it has been around for quite a while it has been coming up more frequently lately as a concern for those undergoing cancer treatments using chemotherapy as at least 50% of them currently will experience some of the aspects of cognitive imparement associated with Chemobrain and for… Read more »
What Might Woodpeckers be able to tell Football Players About Concussion?
Description: As I write this it is Sunday February 5 and I am getting some work done to clear up my late afternoon and early evening so I can watch the Superbowl. I must admit to a bit of guilt over looking forward to the game as I have read a lot over the past… Read more »
A key to health, recovery, and combatting depression? Let the Sun Shine In!
Description: In Egypt, rates of clinical depression are highest in December and rates of mania are highest in June. Why might that be? ….“Sunlight on my shoulders makes me happy” to quote John Denver. A signature line in a kitschy song but is there some truth to it from a clinical perspective? What do you… Read more »
Vaping and Smoking: What should we think, what should we do?
Description: I was at a hockey game the other day and watched the usual video announcement asking fans to refrain from foul language, fighting, drunken behavior or smoking including the use of e-cigarettes. I have occasionally wondered about the equating of cigarettes and e-cigarettes in sporting venues or elsewhere in public places. After all, the… Read more »
Zika Virus: Possible affects in the brains of adult mice
Description: You have probably heard of the Zika virus. It is a virus transmitted by mosquitoes and by sexual intercourse and is led to travel advisories specifically aimed at pregnant women considering traveling to or living in areas of Central and South America where the virus has been active. Most of what you have likely… Read more »
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