Cancer causing deaths
With 563 cases for every 100,000 people, cancer remains the leading cause of death in Canada. Lung and bronchus, breast, prostate and colorectal cancer are the four most diagnosed cancers, accounting for about half of the new cases annually. Trends differ by age. While incidence of colorectal cancer among males and females age 50 and older has been decreasing incidence among those aged 40 – 49 has trended upward at 1.8% each year from 2002-2022.
Source: Statcan
Dress for success
A global non-profit resource for unemployed or underemployed women for over 25 years, Dress for Success offers professional attire services, career development job preparedness, financial education and mentoring. Since its founding in 1997, its has expanded to 136 affiliates in 20 countries and has helped more than 1.3 million women work towards self-sufficiency. For a list of new and gently used ready-to-wear clothing that’s needed go to:
dressforsuccesscanadafoundation.org
Understanding Bipolar 1
Defined by episodes of mania and depression, of up to seven days, Bipolar 1 involves periods of high energy euphoria or irritability. A misconception is that there are good days and bad days. However, research shows mood episodes are more severe and often unrelated to life events so people can’t simply snap out of it. Personalized treatment approaches with lifestyle interventions such as diet and sleep management can improve long term outcomes.
Source: McMaster Optimal Aging
Senior driver training
Researchers reviewed studies of 1480 drivers between 65 and 93 living in the community. Those who received on-road training plus education or off-road cognitive training, video training and use of a driving simulator in programs between 1 and 10 weeks in length linked to a potential decrease car crashes and better driving skills. Medium to long program lengths and session numbers and length also seemed to make a difference.
Source: McMaster
The causing inflammation?
Your immune systems response to an irritant, injury or infection, inflammation can be caused by a number of factors such as smoke, chronic health conditions, diet and lifestyle. Here are a few things to consider that may be the culprits. 1) Diets high in sugar. 2) Fast food with high salt. 3) Red and processed meat. 4) Fried food. 5) Packaged or convenience food. 6) Foods high in added salt. 7) Added sweeteners. 8) Alcohol. Instead opt for fresh, local and hold the sugar.
Source: Health.com
Cottage country lakes
A concerning environmental report on the fate of microplastics within three rural lake catchments in Ontario’s cottage country found that, on average, 57% of incoming microplastics were actually retained in the terrestrial environment surrounding the lake. Of the remaining 43% that had entered each lake, 37% stayed put. To date most microplastics research has focused on oceans with reports showing microplastics transferring into seafood products.
Source: thenarwhal.ca
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