Canada’s public health agency has ended an investigation opened after an Air France passenger said he sat amid the uncleaned remnants of a previous passenger’s hemorrhage, concluding that nothing was found on board that could spread communicable diseases. The Public Health Agency of Canada had opened the probe citing its mandate to ensure that anything […]

A new study points to the humble wall squat as the most effective tool to fight hypertension. It has become almost a cliché across doctor’s offices: One of the most trusted tools to lower blood pressure is to exercise. A jog or stroll around the block, experts consistently find, can have big payoffs in terms […]

56 minutes ago JACKSON, Tenn. — LIFELINE Blood Services hosted a blood drive in honor of Cherie Parker. Blood drive held in honor of Cherie Parker (2) Blood drive held in honor of Cherie Parker (1) Parker died earlier this year at the age of 59. For more than 20 years, she served as the […]

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) – ImpactLife is offering blood donors a new opportunity to support students and teachers, while donations are an urgent need. Through Sept. 10, everyone who gives blood at ImpactLife donor centers or blood drives will receive a voucher to redeem for the donor’s choice of an electronic gift card or an equivalent […]

Key Takeaways Exercise is a key part of type 2 diabetes management. Some research suggests that exercising later in the day has added benefits for glucose control. Moving in the morning is still beneficial for diabetes management, and it is best to prioritize exercising whenever it works for you. Physical activity is known to offer […]