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They are doing it again. In their bid to once again lay claim to fame, tech giant Nokia has announced that it will be acquiring health tech company Withings – an up and coming company that specializes in tech health products like health watches, fitness monitors, scales, thermometers and sleep trackers. The acquisition of the French start-up company is believed to be worth $192 million and is expected to be added to Nokia Technologies, one of the primary core divisions of the Finnish tech company that started the novelty mobile revolution back in the 90’s. Nokia just recently developed two core divisions to help spur their comeback into the tech picture with Nokia Technologies which has been targetted to promote and strengthen the brand to consumers with its innovative products and offerings, and Nokia Networks which is focused towards the broadband network infrastructure model. In a press release from Nokia CEO and President Rajeev Suri said that the acquisition is set to strengthen the company “in its position in the Internet of Things where it is expected to leverage the power of our trusted brand, as well as fit with the company’s purpose of ‘expanding human possibilities of the connected world and puts us at the heart of a very large addressable market where we can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.” “We have said consistently that digital health was an area of strategic interest to Nokia and we are now taking concrete action to tap the opportunity in this large and important market,“ Suri said Only very recently, Nokia also announced its deal with Disney’s venture into virtual reality, highlighting the capability of the revolutionary Ozo virtual reality camera. Withings was founded in 2008 and has raised a little over $30 million in equity fundings, manned by a 200-strong workforce across Hong Kong and Paris, Cambridge in the United States. In a statement released to the media, Withings CEO Cedric Hutchings said that they are looking forward to the deal, of which the cash acquisition is set to be completed by the 3rd quarter of 2016. “We’ve been impressed with the plans the Nokia team has shared with us both for preventive health and patient care and as soon as we close the deal, we can start working together to determine our way forward,” Hutchings said, allaying fears that their ‘applications and products will continue to work in the same way.”
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Depression can happen to anybody- even with doctors and mental health professionals, as revealed by a recent survey that showed the more than half of British doctors involved in the survey claimed they have experienced mental and psychological problems at some point in their medical career. Worse, is that majority failed to seek professional help to try and address their concerns, regardless of the extreme mentally stressful conditions that they are subjected to and none the more dangerous with medical practitioners specializing on mental and psychological conditions. In a study conducted by the Cardiff University, researchers surveyed 2,000 physicians of various key medical fields and is currently pushing the government and the several private groups to try and address this disturbing concern. Debbie Cohen, one of the lead researchers, pointed out that the study was conducted at different stages of the doctor’s careers where she said even the doctors themselves did not see it coming. During the conduct of the survey, most of the practitioners who did not experience any mental health issues claim they would likely disclose any or such problem that may arise, but in fact, it may change based on the results of the study. The findings and statistics vary according to their career stage, where junior doctors and interns were less likely to disclose any or all signs leading to a mental concern based on the perception that it could pose a risk to their career futures. Among the general practitioners, only 39 percent disclosed signs of mental issues, out of the 84 percent that initially claimed they would do so. Same with the interns who claimed they would but are more inclined to consider that they don’t. The reasons for not disclosing mental concerns vary, with the belief that there is a lack of understanding about any available support for those in their profession, as well as other concerns about confidentially and profile scrutiny. The British Psychological Society and New Savoy also reported findings of a 2015 survey on staff well-being which showed that almost half of their psychology specialists reports cases of depression, along with the admission that it stoked feelings of failure and guilt on their part. Experts believe that this is a risk that needs to be addressed and must not be addressed since the situation calls for immediate help to those that offer help. The post Doctors Mental Health: A Rising Concern appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. via NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/mental-health-of-doctors/amp/
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In a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition, researchers from the Netherlands were finally able to support the long-standing theory on the importance of proteins in the development of bigger muscle mass and how nutrients are responsible for playing key roles in its development. Consuming protein-rich drink formulas before going to sleep does not only provide nutrients to help boost body metabolism, it also allows for the muscles to develop greater muscle mass and strength gains resulting from the resistance exercises that is being done. The researchers tested 44 young male volunteers and divided them into two groups, with one provided 27.5 grams of the protein casein hydrolysate each night before sleeping during the 12-week test period. This also included regular resistance –focused workouts to see if the supplemented ones get the desired results. The second group was also provided a placebo and followed the same regular workout routines. After the testing period, the results showed that the group that was provided with the protein supplements achieved greater gains in their skeletal muscle strength, particularly with leg extensions and presses, compared to the placebo-supplemented group. Protein plays a critical and essential role in building and maintaining a healthy body and is responsible for growing muscle mass and bones. Two of the most common protein products in the body are the hair and fingernails. Most of the proteins that we fuel for our bodies are dietary proteins that we source from protein-rich food where most of the proteins that the body needs are those sourced from vegetables. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and are essential nutrients present in every cell and are precursors to nucleic acids, hormones, co-enzymes, immune response, repair and other molecules needed for life. Proteins make up the outer membrane of all cells in the body and act to strengthen all the organ and tissue structures in the body. Proteins play a lot of roles in the body and functions as a nutrient that promote the following;
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You may think that microscopic organisms may be limited in other parts of the body, in fact, you might be surprised that there are in fact a lot of bacteria types and strains that line the mouth and are in fact more helpful to use instead of causing us harm. This was recently shown by innovative British photographer Steve Gschmeissner who recently showcased his work by showing another world through the lens of his camera. Gschmeissner used his expertise in electron microscopy to capture images of microscopic life that line the teeth, mouth and tongue. He took the stunning photos using the inside of his mouth to study the different bacterial ecosystems that allow and sustain bacteria to thrive, where most of them are regarded as harmless and even play a crucial role in aiding digestion. Image Credit: Steve Gschmeissner/SPL The post A Close Look At Your Mouth Bacteria appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. via NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/strains-of-bacteria/amp/
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According to a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, the body needs to be adequately hydrated and needs to maintain the adequate amount of water it needs to maintain its levels in the body. Although people are having difficulty trying to determine the actual amount of water the body needs daily, researchers from the University of New Hampshire who conducted the study, pointed out that the body’s need for water is dependent on the changes in temperature, weight and the amount of activity the body goes through. The need is also dictated upon by diet, as well as the duration and intensity of exercise activities, where the body loses water and needs to be replenished. Dehydration can have serious complications and health risks that can be dangerous to the body, where some of the common effects are potential heat strokes and cramps as a result of too much perspiration leaving the body or worse, swelling of t back into the the brain known as cerebral edema, where the body is forced to pull too much water back into the cells that could potentially cause the brain to take in too much water and rupture or damage brain cells. The lack of rehydration in the system also causes the body to lack electrolytes like sodium and potassium which are responsible for carrying electrical signals between cells and are responsible for letting the organs like heart, kidneys and liver to function normally. Losing enough electrolytes may cause one to experience seizures and the body getting a misfire of electrical signals causing involuntary muscle spasms and contractions and loss of consciousness that could fatally lead to hypovolemic shock. This leads to low blood volume and trigger blood pressure to plummet and lose oxygen in the blood which cause kidney failure, coma or even death. However, too much water can also have dire consequences as well, which is called fatal water intoxication. This happens when electrolytes are not properly balanced, similar to what happens when the body lacks electrolytes when dehydrated. When a person drinks too much water in a short period of time, the kidneys will not have enough energy or capacity to keep up and results to the improper sifting of the blood and flushing the liquids back out, causing the blood to get waterlogged. Just make sure to have enough water to hydrate the body and not take in too much. The post Are You Getting Enough Water Each Day? appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. via NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/why-dehydration-can-be-deadly/amp/
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You may need to change the colours or your bed sheets and pillowcases as a recent study finds that bed bugs are drawn by certain colour types that let them populate our favourite sleeping spots. Researchers from the University of Florida Urban Entomology Research Science Institute were able to isolate the colours that attract bedbugs and the colours that likely shoos them away. Urban Entomology Scientist Roberto Pereira, whose study was published recently in the Journal of Medical Entomology, said that the pesky bugs find dark red and black attractive and draws them, while they stay away from bright yellow and dazzling white. The researchers created bug-sized tents in made of paper in assorted colours in Petri dishes and placed bedbugs in them. Immediately the little critters approached the mini shelters as expected from these types of insects that spend almost all their lives hiding on cracks and dark cavities. Most, if not all, of the bugs chose the dark red and black tents and stayed away from the light-coloured green, yellow and white mini-tents. “We joked about buying bright yellow luggage bags as the bedbugs did not seem to particularly like them, moreso, lay eggs in them,” Pereira said. One of the most common places where you could catch bedbugs are in hotels or transient rooms for rent where there have been numerous reports of infestations due to improper or hasty cleaning practices. The bedbugs could even be spread around if one gets to stay in a bedbug-infested room where a bug could hitch a ride or lay eggs in your things or luggage. Having brightly-coloured suitcases may help prevent this, however, there might be some that could find dark folds or crevices in your suitcase that they may be able to crawl in to. Associate professor of urban entomology from the University of Arizona Dawn Gouge, although not linked to the research, said that there are better ways to get rid of bedbugs instead of just changing to new bright-coloured suitcases. Using hard exterior suitcases would be a big help and make sure to not place travel luggage inside the bedroom or place it on top of the couch or any other fabric-covered furniture inside the house, also not stow suitcases under the bed or couch when not in use. Another good way to monitor for any infestation is to use store-bought traps or monitors to see if your house is infested with bedbugs and although not very efficient in eliminating them, it will give you an idea if there is an infestation so you can have it addressed as early as possible. The post Bedbugs Have Favourite Colours, Study Says appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. via NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/keep-bedbugs-away/amp/
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When you’re upgrading your workout regiment to prepare for a major race, the common wisdom is that it’s time to work on your miles instead of your weightlifting. Is the common wisdom really right for you, though? There’s a new form of exercise out there that might turn the common wisdom on its head: CrossFit Endurance, or CFE. Specifically designed to help athletes train for distance running, CFE replicates the endurance-building effects of extended running without undue strains by relying on short, high-intensity interval training sessions. We learned more about CFE from Heidi Jones, a coach who teaches CrossFit endurance classes at CrossFit NYC. According to Jones, traditional race training has been rooted firmly in the belief that more mileage equals better performance when you’re prepping for a challenge like a half or full marathon. CrossFit Endurance subscribes to a more evolved training methodology, though. CFE race prep focuses primarily on loading your week with multiple 60-minute interval workouts. As with other forms of CrossFit, CFE concentrates on a rotating variety of workouts of the day (WODs). Sample WODs For A CrossFit Endurance ClassSeparate intervals of 10 100-meter sprints with sequences of 10 pushups. Follow this rotation as quickly as possible for 15 minutes: * sprinting, 50m * 10 pushups * 10 situps * 10 air squats Tempo Workout (AKA Equal Rest, Equal Work)As suggested by the alternate name, this workout involves running at a fast pace and then spending an equal amount of time recovering. Start with 30-second intervals, increase up to 90-second intervals, and then decrease back down to 30 with the same number of steps. Most practitioners go from 30 seconds to 45 to 60 to 90 before coming back down in the same fashion. The workout can be extended by spacing out the steps even further. High-Intensity Interval Training (AKA HIIT)The driving purpose behind HIIT workouts is to push your body to such an extreme that you’ll be spending the remainder of your day in recovery. That translates into significant calorie burns not only while you’re working out but also for several hours afterward. This makes HIIT exercise excellent for managing your weight in the run-up to a competitive endurance event. Most HIIT workouts involve gradually increasing rest intervals to compensate for maximum effort during the high-intensity portion of the workout. For example, a sprinter’s HIIT session might involve a regular set of flat-out sprints that are each only 10 seconds long. The resting intervals in between, though, would start at 10 seconds and increase in 10-second increments. Even though CrossFit Endurance class was first developed to help long-distance runners, you don’t have to be a marathoner or a trail runner to derive significant benefits from these classes. Anyone who’s already familiar with the principles of CrossFit can use CFE training to improve his or her stamina and develop more explosive short-duration strength. For the best results, CFE needs to be combined with regular CrossFit WODs. A weekly schedule that matches up two or three CFE days with three or four regular CrossFit days will deliver endurance results much more rapidly than a vanilla CrossFit regimen on its own. If you’re specifically training for a competitive race, you should try to get three or four CFE WODs done during the course of the working week. Make sure you get one long run in over the weekend. As with standard CrossFit, CFE has some benchmark exercises you should look at to measure your progress. These are the 1-mile time trial, the 5K time trial, sprints at 100m and 400m, and the 1,000m row. The post Is A CrossFit Class Right For You? appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. via NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/crossfit-endurance-class/amp/
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It usually starts as a slight itchy sensation within the mouth or sometimes even just around the lips or tongue, often times brushed off as a small allergy that sometimes hours later it wakes you up in your sleep scratching away or feel your face, lips or eyes swelling. This is a sign of a nasty allergy that happens to a lot of people and very recently, a grim indicator of an allergy caused by a tick bite and a meat allergy that has been rapidly spreading across the eastern and southern United States. They call this creature the lone star tick. Dr. Scott Commins, associate professor of medicine and pediatrics at the Thurston Research Center of the University of North Carolina, said that there have already been some 3500 cases reported about this allergic condition and they expect to see more. This condition has been reported as early as twenty years ago, but have not had much incidents reported, however, there is a big increase in the number of incidents since last year. Known as the alpha-gal syndrome, this is characterized by a tick bite in people that can trigger an allergic response after consuming red meat which is followed by tell-tale signs of like swollen lips, face, breathing problems and numbness that could even be deadly unless immediate medical attention is sought. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still does not have a database of this condition, but Dr. Commins pointed out they have received reports from several areas in the United States and they are seeing a steady increase in the number of incidents. Researchers believe that this may have started with a tick picking up the alpha-gal after biting a deer, assistant professor Dr. Andrew Nickels, from Vanderbilt pointed out. Dr. Nickels said that when the tick bites a human it gets to pass along the alpha –gal substance that is usually found in all types of red meats from beef, corn, venison and lamb. While those suffering from allergies are usually complain about a terrible stomach upset or several abdominal cramping even after 6 hours long since it was last eaten. Although the scientists claimed that it may take some time before they can finalize the result of the study, they said that it definitely can highlight the details to improve and enhance diagnosis of the condition. The post Rise In Meat Allergies Triggered By A Tick Bite appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. via NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/rise-in-red-meat-allergies/amp/
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They look the same and are shaped likewise, except for the colour but in fact there’s more to red cabbage than meets the eye. Also known as the purple cabbage, it is a cruciferous vegetable that is often used as an ingredient for salads or sautéed with other leafy vegetables for a tasty and delicious meal. It is also eaten raw just like the green cabbage. One good selling point of the red cabbage is its insoluble fiber that prevents constipation, reduces risks of diverticular diseases and relives symptoms caused by gastrointestinal problems like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Compared to green cabbage, the red variety packs more punch and contains more nutrients that are beneficial to the body. Here are some more facts that could make you love your red cabbages some more.1) Immune system booster Red cabbage is high in vitamin C needed by the body to enhance the immune system’s protection against diseases. 2) Anti-inflammatory properties and prevents arthritis It contains vast amounts of phytonutrients that helps provide resistance to swelling and inflammation. It is rich in anthocyanins that is highly effective against inflammation, particularly arthritis. 3) Lowers risk of osteoporosis and promotes healthy bones Red cabbage is also rich in vitamin K, that is responsible for producing much-needed proteins that sustains bone calcium to prevent bone loss and reduces the risk of osteoporosis. 4) Effective against degenerative diseases Studies have shown that the rich anthocyanin content of red cabbage is effective in fighting off degenerative diseases like ALS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons and Huntington’s disease. The rich antioxidant properties of anthocyanins are highly effective in reversing cellular damage caused by these chronic diseases. 5) Promotes good gastrointestinal health Red cabbage is now gaining popularity as an alternative to green and Chinese cabbage varieties in the making of the Korean traditional food kimchi. Kimchi, a fermented food made of cabbage, has become world-renowned and is now being widely marketed all over the world. What makes it more special is its rich pro-biotic properties that is triggered during the fermentation process. Probiotics are responsible for fighting toxic substances in in the stomach and along the intestinal tract to keep it clean and functioning properly. The post Red Cabbage: A Worthy Superfood appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. via NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/red-cabbage-superfood/amp/
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This, after a team led by researchers from Yale University suggests that deaths in older people initially thought to be caused the influenza virus is actually caused by the body’s response to an invading flu virus, by secreting an antiviral protein called interferons that attack the effects of the flu virus. The production of these vital antiviral proteins decline as people age and by the time a person reaches the age of 65, the amount of interferons in the body are not enough to ward off the damaging effects of the flu virus. This was published very recently in the Science journal where the study demonstrated that the replication process of the flu virus is not powerful enough to drive death due to the seasonal flu. The study’s senior author Akiko Iwasaki, a professor of immunobiology and medical investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, pointed out that their study shows that older people are more susceptible to influenza due to the lack of ability to mount an attack through an antiviral response. No less than 90 percent of deaths linked to flu each year in elderly people aged 65 and above all over the world. The researchers conducted the study by creating mice models that imitated reduced immune response among the elderly and blocked the genes that enabled the immune system to detect flu and letting the virus replicate where it was responsible for causing an inflammation that led to the flu deaths. Dr. Iwasaki said that it needed the host response that included neutrophils or white blood cells that are responsible for inflammation to fend of infection. These neutrophils are triggered by inflammasomes which are heavy duty inflammatory response usually topped by the body for virulent infections. These are so powerful that these cells also damage lung tissues as a side effect. Dr. Iwasaki, however, said that their findings would highlight the quest for new strategies to combat flu and may even be able to address the incidence of deaths among the elderly. The World Health Organization defines influenza as a viral infection that affects the nose, throat and occasionally the lungs. It is usually indicative of a fever about to set in and lasts for about three days to 1 week with symptoms ranging from body pains, fever, muscle aches and severe headache, among others. The post Some Flu Deaths Caused By Immune Response, Not The Virus appeared first on NUTRITION CLUB CANADA. via NUTRITION CLUB CANADA http://nutritionclub.ca/immune-response-to-flu-causes-death/amp/ |
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