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Can Virtual Reality and Music Lower Blood Pressure During Emergencies?

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Virtual reality headsets displaying flowing rivers and forests, paired with classical compositions by Bach and Mozart, can significantly lower blood pressure within 15 minutes of an emergency department visit, according to a randomized controlled trial presented at the European Emergency Medicine Congress. Researchers found that this non-pharmacological approach effectively curtails acute anxiety and rapidly reduces … Read more

Andrew Huberman uses the belt squat to avoid back load

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The belt squat is an alternative lower-body exercise that attaches heavy resistance to a hip belt rather than across the shoulders. According to neuroscientist Andrew Huberman, who has used the movement for the past five years, the exercise allows lifters to load their quads heavily while sparing the lower back and upper body from axial … Read more

RSV Immunization for Infants: What Parents Need to Know

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Parents and families with new babies in Simcoe and Muskoka are being urged by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit to ask health-care providers about RSV immunization as respiratory virus season approaches. Respiratory syncytial virus is a common pathogen that can cause severe lung infections such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia in infants, frequently requiring hospital … Read more

Responsible Gambling Council Expands Ontario Campus Tour

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The Responsible Gambling Council is expanding its gambling harm prevention initiative to 40 publicly funded college and university campuses across Ontario for the current academic year, backed by a partnership with iGaming Ontario and funding from the provincial Ministry of Health. Sarah McCarthy, chief executive officer of the Responsible Gambling Council, stated that the program … Read more

Paid Leave Oregon: 12 Weeks for Mental Health & Substance Use Care

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Paid Leave Oregon announced during National Recovery Month that workers across the state can utilize paid medical leave for substance use disorder and mental health treatment. Understanding Paid Medical Leave for Mental Health and Substance Use Employees facing a mental health condition or substance use disorder can access up to 12 weeks of paid leave … Read more

DR Congo Ebola cases reach 7,890 as virus enters two new health zones

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As the Bundibugyo Ebola virus infiltrates two new health zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo, bringing total affected areas to 63 across seven provinces, G20+ leaders have pledged $2.9 billion to combat the escalating health crisis, according to the World Health Organization and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. Outbreak Spread and … Read more

Genomic Study Tracks Massive Chikungunya Epidemic on Réunion Island

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Between August 2024 and June 2025, Réunion Island recorded more than 54,000 confirmed chikungunya cases and 43 deaths during a massive mosquito-borne epidemic, according to data from the Université Libre de Bruxelles and the Arbovirus National Reference Center. The outbreak ranks as the second major event of its kind on the island following the 2005–2006 … Read more

Andy Burnham promises Durham breast cancer inquiry and Cleveland Police visit

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The prime minister told BBC Politics North that hundreds of victims of breast cancer care failings at County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust will receive “all of the answers they need.” Andy Burnham stated he would ensure the “fullest possible inquiry,” though he stopped short of guaranteeing its exact format, following the trust’s agreement to … Read more

Sonia Kruger supports Think Again dementia campaign to raise awareness

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Gold Logie winner Sonia Kruger is rethinking her lifestyle and daily routines after watching close family members receive dementia diagnoses. The 61-year-old former professional dancer said the emotional toll on elderly loved ones changed how she views aging, independence, and long-term health. Kruger is now speaking out to support the Think Again dementia campaign, a … Read more

HSE Dementia Awareness Event Coming to Carrigaline This Wednesday

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HSE South West is hosting a free dementia awareness event at the Carrigaline Community Complex on Wednesday, September 30, from 7pm to 9pm, addressing a growing public health need as more than 64,000 people live with the condition across Ireland. The session brings together local agencies and health experts to support the development of dementia-inclusive … Read more

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