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The Dementia/Fructose Link | Diabetic Mediterranean Diet

by YuliaMay 30, 2023

May 28, 2023 12:59 PM

Colorado researchers theorize that fructose metabolism may be the driving force behind Alzheimer’s Disease pathology. Diets high in sugar and high glycemic index carbohydrates would exacerbate the problem. Salt may also play a role. Fructose is a simple sugar (a monosaccharide) typically found in fruit, honey, and some vegetables. Table sugar is sucrose, a combination of fructose and a glucose molecule. High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is added to many processed foods as a bulk sweetener. From the article linked above:

An ancient human foraging instinct, fueled by fructose production in the

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We’re off to Chennai – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

by YuliaFeb 26, 2023

Only a few months into the year, 2020 is already proving to be more exciting than ever. This March, RoSPA will be launching our first ever Awards Excellence Forum in India. taking place on Tuesday, March 24at Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Campus in Chennai, India. This free event is a phenomenal example of just how far the RoSPA Health & Safety Awards scheme has reached across the globe.

Hosting this international event is International Awards Ambassador Stephen Storey. With over 27 years of experience in the health and safety industry, combined with his rich RoSPA Award winning history,

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Staying safe on the road in a gig economy – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

by YuliaFeb 23, 2023

If you’ve ever driven a car or ridden a motorcycle on a short-term contract, chances are you’ve participated in the gig economy. In fact, millions of adults in the UK are now participants in the system as drivers and riders, whether they’re aware of it or not. But how can you and other road users stay safe?

What is the gig economy?

The term ‘gig economy’ is used to describe the 1.1 million people in the UK who work in a free market system in which temporary positions are common places. The gig economy is made up of three main

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Dyer & Butler Ltd – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

by YuliaFeb 20, 2023

From their Safety, Sustainability and Training Director, Steven Broom, being awarded Health and Safety Influencer of the Year 2019, to win a number of President and Gold Medal Awards across a variety of divisions, Dyer & Butler Ltd enjoyed an outstanding 2019.

As one of the first winners of the Influencer of the Year Award, we recently caught up with Steven to find out Dyer & Butler Ltd’s impressive award history, and how winning a RoSPA Award has benefited both himself and his organization…

What benefits does winning a RoSPA Award have for your organization?

RoSPA is a well-respected brand

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Preventing C. diff in and out of the hospital

by YuliaJan 25, 2023

Many people seek medical attention when they have diarrhea, usually when it is severe or not improving. Doctors like myself ask questions to see what could be causing the problem: Food poisoning? Irritable bowel syndrome? Medication side effects? We also consider that diarrhea may be due to it Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI).

What is C. diff infections?

CDI is a bacterial infection that can cause severe problems in the gastrointestinal tract, especially the colon. C. diff is responsible for almost half a million infections in the US each year, and it can be a recurring problem: one in six patients

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Is It Time to Cut Back on Alcohol?

by YuliaJan 15, 2023

December 12, 2022 · 7:00 AM

“Is the room spinning, or is it just me?”

A few months ago I ran across a thoughtful article by Morris van de Camp entitled Love Drinking Less. It’s well worth a read if your alcohol consumption is out of control or heading that way.

Alcohol is a two-edged sword. On the one hand it makes life fun and turns strangers into intimate friends in the course of an evening; on the other, it makes a person dysfunctional. Very dysfunctional. Productive time is lost, relationships are damaged, and health is harmed.

I cannot say

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Managing weight gain from psychiatric medications

by YuliaJan 13, 2023

While psychiatric medications can be essential for improving mental health and well-being, they often come with unwanted side effects. One particular side effect of many psychiatric medications is weight gain. In this post we will explore how these medications cause weight gain, and what you can do to reduce the impact of this unwanted effect of many psychiatric medications.

What are the different types of psychiatric medications?

There are five main types of psychiatric prescription medications: antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics (also known as anti-anxiety medications, which can include medications for sleep), mood stabilizers, and stimulants. Stimulants are not likely to cause

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Quebec to bring back COVID-bonuses for health-care workers

by YuliaJan 09, 2023

As the province wades through the seventh wave of COVID-19, Quebec is set to bring back bonuses for health-care employees who work overtime starting on Friday, CTV News has confirmed.

Under the new measure, which hasn’t been formally announced, workers who do overtime will get double pay and the bonuses will last until Sept. 26. The move is intended to make working in the public health-care network more attractive amidst staffing shortages.

A spokesperson for the Minister of Health says the government is projecting the bonuses for nurses, orderlies and other workers in the health network will cost the province

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