Mental health

What is ‘health at every size’ lifestyle counselling? How does it compare with weight-focused treatments?

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Weight loss is seen as a beneficial side effect, rather than a goal.

Key Points: 
  • Weight loss is seen as a beneficial side effect, rather than a goal.
  • The Association for Size Diversity and Health first developed the approach in 2003 and revised it in 2013 and 2024.

How does it compare with weight-focused treatments?

  • We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of all the research studies published until November 2022 that had used HAES-based programs.
  • We evaluated the program’s impact on appetite, weight, physical health measurements including cholesterol and blood pressure, and also wellbeing and mental health.

Don’t get your health advice from influencers

  • They failed to mention they were being paid to promote products sold by food, beverage or supplement companies.
  • US author and dietitian Carrie Dennet urges people to not look to influencers for health advice.

What might treatment look like?

  • When improving your health is a treatment goal, a good place to start your journey is to have a health check-up with your doctor, as well as to assess your relationship with food.
  • A healthy relationship with food means being able to eat appropriate amounts and variety of foods to meet your nutritional, health and wellbeing goals.

What if your goal is weight loss?

Urology of Virginia Men's Health VA division Hosts the Summit 2024!

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Men's Health Summit 2024!

Key Points: 
  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Men's Health Summit 2024!
  • The Complete Health Guide for Men and Women will be held at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hilton on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
  • This year's Summit will include co-hosting by the Honorable Mayor of Virginia Beach Bobby Dyer and WTKR Anchor Kurt Williams, who is also facing the challenges of prostate cancer.
  • Thank you Urology of Virginia for putting this on!"

Government of Canada announces support for over 6,900 top-tier researchers, projects and infrastructure across the country

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Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced support for over 6,900 researchers and research projects across Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced support for over 6,900 researchers and research projects across Canada.
  • Over $502.3 million in funding has been awarded to researchers, students and institutions, which underscores the government's efforts to support Canada's research community.
  • The Government of Canada will continue to empower them by providing the resources and opportunities to advance their groundbreaking work.
  • Since 2016, the federal government has invested over $22 billion in science and research initiatives, including infrastructure, emerging talent and other science and technology support measures.

The keys to managing chemotherapy: exercise, nutrition and mental health

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Millions of people across the world receive chemotherapy each year – and it’s likely to increase.

Key Points: 
  • Millions of people across the world receive chemotherapy each year – and it’s likely to increase.
  • A 2019 study estimates the number of patients needing chemotherapy will rise by 53% from 9.8 million in 2018 to 15 million in 2040.
  • It aims to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing them or stopping them from dividing.

Management and maintenance

  • But research shows that many patients can better cope with chemotherapy by focusing on nutrition, exercise and their mental health both before and during treatment.
  • Patients undergoing chemotherapy can experience changes in taste and appetite, so it can be challenging to maintain proper nutrition during treatment.
  • Easily digested foods with neutral flavours, such as porridge and eggs, might be better tolerated during treatment.
  • Nutrient- and energy-dense foods such as nut butters, dried fruit, avocados, and nuts and seeds could also be good options.

Post-treatment recovery

Press Start CoLab 2024 Awards $77,000 to Support Nine Innovative Youth-led Mental Health Projects Across Canada

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Funding through the Press Start program will enable these emerging leaders to advance their impactful initiatives to tackle critical mental health challenges across Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Funding through the Press Start program will enable these emerging leaders to advance their impactful initiatives to tackle critical mental health challenges across Canada.
  • The annual Press Start CoLab Program is an innovation accelerator designed to empower Canada’s next generation of leaders, activists, and entrepreneurs to address the country’s most pressing social challenges.
  • “The 2024 Press Start Co-Lab Program showcased the power of diverse perspectives, with each participant bringing valuable insights shaped by their personal experiences.
  • MC: Kwame Osei , for his exceptional role in guiding the 2024 Press Start program.

Fastest Growing Company in Massachusetts Expands Leadership Team with Key Hires in Product, International, and Operations

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BOSTON, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Uwill, the leading mental health and wellness solution supporting 3 million students at more than 400 colleges, today announced the appointment of Joshua Li as vice president of product, Asini Wijewardane as managing director, UK, and Julia Mahr as chief of staff. The appointments will help accelerate the company's growth and impact as it works to meet the growing demand for access to high-quality mental health support to students worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Joshua Li, Uwill's vice president of product, brings more than 15 years of experience in product management and business strategy.
  • He will lead product strategy, focusing on expanding platform capabilities to enhance the experience for both individuals and administrators.
  • With broad leadership and operational experience across three continents, her career includes roles in social enterprise, business development, and project management.
  • In August, Inc. Magazine recognized Uwill as the #1 fastest-growing company in Massachusetts and the 27th in the nation.

Weekly Recap: 12 Health Press Releases You Might Have Missed

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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help healthcare journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

Key Points: 
  • New Survey Reviews Americans' Perception of Opioid Crisis: China Viewed as a Significant Contributor, with Many Americans Holding the U.S.
  • Nearly one-third (31%) of respondents reported knowing someone who died from opioid overdoses or knowing someone who knew someone who died.
  • A new white paper highlights the impact of climate change on every medical therapy area, including respiratory disease, oncology, mental health, cardiovascular disease, women's health, diabetes, and beyond.
  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.

Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus: Are we losing sight of overall health? Here’s what the science says

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The volume of prescriptions and the budget allocated to them by public health insurance schemes are exploding, as are the profits of the companies that manufacture them.

Key Points: 
  • The volume of prescriptions and the budget allocated to them by public health insurance schemes are exploding, as are the profits of the companies that manufacture them.
  • Part of the popularity of these drugs owes to social networks, but these are not always the best source for health information.

The best of both worlds

  • When studies were carried out to assess their safety and efficacy, it was discovered that these drugs also led to weight loss.
  • The mode of action of these drugs on blood sugar regulation is clear: they simulate incretin hormones which, in turn, increase insulin secretion.

A new era

  • The physical and mental suffering these cause and the costs associated with treating them are both considerable.
  • So the arrival of new weapons in the therapeutic arsenal is a source of hope.
  • Support services of this kind do exist, but only in large university hospital centres to which many people do not have access.
  • Nor do many people have easy access to healthy and varied food options, sports facilities or social and psychological support.
  • Nor should we underestimate the challenge of adapting physically and psychologically to a body transformation of this scale.

What lessons can we learn?

The psychology of retirement: why do so many athletes struggle to call time?

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One of the first questions you asked, or were asked, was likely: “what do you do for work?” It’s a polite, innocuous and socially ingrained way of getting to know more about a person.

Key Points: 
  • One of the first questions you asked, or were asked, was likely: “what do you do for work?” It’s a polite, innocuous and socially ingrained way of getting to know more about a person.
  • But it also demonstrates the central role of our professional lives as part of our personal identities.
  • For professional athletes, their careers, exploits and recognition can become the defining aspect of their identity.

How retirement impacts athletes

  • During the transition to retirement, elite athletes can be affected by how they got into their chosen sport, how long they stayed in the system and the variables that either accelerated or ended their careers.
  • My (Sarah) interviews with former professional athletes demonstrate the complexity of retiring from elite sport.
  • But it didn’t come without hardship, pain and struggles in navigating the harsh terrain of retirement.
  • While “regular people” usually retire in their 60s or 70s, an athlete’s retirement often occurs earlier, coinciding with crucial phases of career development and family planning.

What are the major codes doing?


Across various sporting codes there are programs that aim to assist athletes to prepare for retirement. For example, the RLPA has a program to support athletes who are transitioning. Other major professional Australian codes have similar programs, including the AFL, Professional Footballers Association (soccer) and cricket. However, whether or not athletes choose to participate in these programs is usually at the discretion of the players.

The importance of planning, preparation and support

  • On the other hand, those who were unprepared or did not plan ahead experienced negative emotional and psychological states, and struggled to move on.
  • This negative effect is even more pronounced for those who were forced to end their career due to injury.

How to improve the situation

What the government’s home care changes mean for ageing Australians

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The package includes a A$4.3 billion investment in home care, now called “Support at Home”, to come into effect from July 2025.

Key Points: 
  • The package includes a A$4.3 billion investment in home care, now called “Support at Home”, to come into effect from July 2025.
  • And what will these changes mean for ageing Australians?

Reducing waiting times

  • One of the major complaints about the current home care system is the long waiting times.
  • As of March this year, around 45,000 people were waiting for any level of home care.

Changes to services

  • There’s currently very limited information on what these classifications are, but the idea is they will provide more targeted services.
  • The new reforms fully subsidise clinical services regardless of income, whereas independence and everyday living services will attract co-contributions based on means testing.
  • Our research has previously highlighted a tendency for people with home care packages to choose everyday living services such as gardening and cleaning and refuse clinical care such as allied health and nursing as these types of services were more expensive.
  • These changes should make older people more likely to choose allied health and clinical care services, which will help them maintain their function and stay fitter for longer.

Some challenges

  • As people stay at home for longer, we also see that these people are frailer and have more health conditions than in the past.
  • This requires a different and more highly skilled home care workforce.
  • The majority of people who are living with dementia at home receive care from family carers, supported by home care workers.
  • Specialised dementia training for home care workers is effective in improving knowledge, attitudes and sense of competence in providing care.

What about unpaid care at home?