Healthy Food

The health effects of a large industrial fire in Point Douglas could last long after the firefighters extinguished the last hot spots, experts say.

The fire in the former Vulcan Iron Works warehouse complex on Sutherland Avenue sent plumes of smoke billowing over the central Winnipeg neighborhood for hours on Tuesday, prompting firefighters to evacuate a three-block area and colored people nearby to stay inside, with their doors and windows closed.

The building contained vehicles, tires, propane tanks and other materials, firefighters said.

“We’re familiar with the issues of tobacco smoke, and we’re now very familiar with the issues of

A deficiency of taurine—a nutrient produced in the body and found in many foods—is a driver of aging in animals, according to a new study led by Columbia researchers and involving dozens of aging researchers around the world.

The same study also found that taurine supplements can slow down the aging process in worms, mice, and monkeys and can even extend the healthy lifespan of middle-aged mice by up to 12%.

The study was published June 8 in Science.

“For the last 25 years, scientists have been trying to

The decision by the Netherlands’ longest-serving premier means the country will face a general election later this year for the 150-seat lower house of Parliament.

“It’s no secret that the coalition partners have very different views on migration policy,” Mr Rutte told reporters in The Hague.

“And today, unfortunately, we have to draw a conclusion that those differences are irreconcilable. That is why I will immediately – offer the resignation of the

In today’s highly competitive job market, attracting and retaining top talent has become a strategic imperative for organizations. Industry professionals are actively seeking employers who not only provide opportunities for growth and advancement but also offer a comprehensive package of employee benefits. These benefits not only contribute to their overall well-being but also demonstrate the company’s commitment to their personal and professional development. In this extensive article, we will delve into the top 10 employee benefits that have proven to attract and retain talented individuals.

1. Comprehensive Health Insurance:Comprehensive health insurance coverage remains one of the most essential and sought-after

With hundreds of thousands of British Columbians still without a family physician, the BC government has expanded the online registry that aims to connect patients with available doctors and nurse practitioners.

The Health Connect Registry was a pilot program accessible only to patients in select communities. As of July 1, however, the waitlist has opened to all British Columbians in need of a primary care provider, Health Minister Adrian Dix said Wednesday.

2:14
BC expands doctor-patient matching site

“Once you’re on the Health Connect Registry and a primary care provider is available, a coordinator will contact you and you’ll be

Middle-aged people not getting enough sleep are less likely to see the benefits of exercise when it comes to protecting against a decline in skills such as memory and thinking, scientists have said.

Researchers from University College London (UCL) found that those in their 50s and 60s who performed regular physical activities but slept less than six hours a night had a faster decline in these skills overall.

The team found that after a decade, their cognitive functions – such as attention, memory and learning – were the same as those who had less physical activity.

The researchers said their

Let me be very clear. I do not like beets. I’ve spent over fifty years disliking beets.

I’ve tried them boiled (gag-inducing), roasted (almost tolerable, but no), raw (the additional chewing required just prolongs the misery), and picked (where’s the bathroom?).

To me, beets taste like garden dirt laced with a little bit of sugar. Interestingly, there is validity to that perception. Beets contain a naturally-occurring compound called geosmin, and geosmin gives beets their dirt-like . . . er. . . earthy flavour.

Some people like this earthy flavor.

I’m not one of them.

Just as interesting – at least