Month: October 2022

Exercise During Chemo Boosts Heart, Lung Function

When you are getting chemotherapy, exercise may be the last thing on your mind. Now, new research suggests it should be the first. Exercising during chemotherapy is safe, improves long-term cardiac and respiratory function and may help ease some of the ravages of treatment,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on October 18, 2022

Your Smell May Be Attracting Mosquitos, Finds New Study

Just like how a sweet aroma draws bees to flowers, it turns out that certain scents can also attract mosquitoes. A recent study has discovered that individuals who are more likely to be bitten by these pesky insects emit specific chemicals on their skin that are associated with smell. These ‘mosquito magnets’ unknowingly release substances […]

Published on October 18, 2022

Diabetes Drug in High Demand for Weight Loss

Move over fad diets and intense workout regimens, there’s a new player in town when it comes to weight loss – the diabetes drug Ozempic. This injectable medication has skyrocketed in popularity, gaining over 300 million views on TikTok as the latest trend in shedding those extra pounds. Imagine if weight loss were a roller […]

Published on October 18, 2022