#health-guidelines

#health-guidelines

Broad-spectrum sunscreen is essential year-round to protect against UVA radiation, while UVB exposure is limited in winter, impacting vitamin D production.

Baby milestones vary by child; don't stress about timing as long as your baby is developing in a loving environment.

Yoga can contribute to strength training, but its effectiveness varies based on type and individual fitness level.

The American Stroke Association's new guidelines encourage lifestyle changes to reduce stroke risk, particularly highlighting diet and physical activity.

Increasing awareness of stroke symptoms through the F.A.S.T. acronym can lead to quicker medical intervention.

The CDC has lowered the pneumococcal vaccine recommendation age from 65 to 50 to combat rising infection rates.

The best time to get vaccinated for flu is by the end of October, just before peak season.

Breastfeeding rates in Ireland are rising, highlighting improvements in support for nursing mothers. More than 60% breastfeed at birth, and 42% continue at three months.

New guidelines for measuring iron deficiency in Ontario will improve diagnosis and treatment for many patients.

Higher baseline levels of iron in lab results aim to identify previously undiagnosed iron deficiency.

Dietary guidelines emphasizing reducing fat intake based on early research were not found to significantly reduce cancer rates in later studies.

Consuming too much sodium increases the risk of high blood pressure and heart disease.

Scientific studies show a clear pattern of higher salt intake leading to elevated blood pressure.

Alcohol disorder among older adults is dramatically increasing, with binge drinking occurring in around 20% of adults aged 60-64 and 10% over 65.