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Long COVID May Affect Brain Function Two Years After Infection

Sep 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Energy & Fatigue

Researchers have found that people with long COVID symptoms such as brain fog often show reduced performance in tasks testing different mental processes up to two years after infection with the virus. Study findings published recently in Clinical Medicine suggest that people who were infected but felt “fully recovered” were … Read More

Does Your Body Have a “Set” Weight?

Sep 25, 2023 · UHN Staff · Energy & Fatigue

The set point theory for weight, which has been around since the 1970s, suggests that your body has a specific weight range to which you are genetically predisposed. In other words, the body tries to stay within a certain weight range. It’s a popular theory. But, if your body has … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Vitamin B12

Sep 25, 2023 · Maria Stewart · Energy & Fatigue

Overview. Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a key role in metabolism and energy production within our cells. So, in a way, vitamin B12 does give us energy by enabling us to create energy in the cell, while also supporting other vital functions. Special … Read More

Ask the EN Experts July 2023

Jun 26, 2023 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Energy & Fatigue

If you’re like many people, the warm summer months are a prime time for leisure and travel. Whether you’re traveling for days, weeks, or months this sunny season, you can take simple steps to ensure that you are able to nourish your body in a healthful way. Here are a … Read More

Beware of Ticks

Jun 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Energy & Fatigue

Ticks are bloodsucking parasites that can be a menace to both pets and humans. Many tick species (and mosquitos) transmit diseases to animals and people when they are infected with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Ticks are everywhere, but some are regionally more prolific. Ticks are most active during the warmer … Read More

News Briefs July 2023

Jun 26, 2023 · UHN Staff · Energy & Fatigue

New Drug May Help Prevent Migraine Headaches for Hard-to-Treat Cases The drug atogepant may help prevent migraine headaches in people who have had no success with other preventive medications. Atogepant is in a class of drugs called CGRP inhibitors. CGRP is a protein involved in starting the migraine process. A … Read More

Hyper-Palatable Foods Linked to Overeating

Apr 20, 2023 · UHN Staff · Energy & Fatigue

Eating hyper-palatable foods (foods with a certain hard-to-resist combination of fat, salt, sugar and/or carbohydrates) is one of three factors associated with overeating, according to researchers. In the study, 2,733 meals from four different dietary patterns were rated on how energy density (calories), hyper-palatability, protein content, and how quickly meals … Read More

A Bit About Ashwagandha

Mar 24, 2023 · UHN Staff · Energy & Fatigue

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a small evergreen shrub found in areas of India, the Middle East, and parts of Africa. The plant has small, green flowers and fruit that turn orange-red when ripe. In Sanskrit, “Ashwagandha” translates to “smell of the horse,” which is thought to be a result of … Read More

Ask the Doctor March 2023

Feb 22, 2023 · UHN Staff · Energy & Fatigue

DEPRESSION AND DEMENTIA Q: Does having depression as an older adult raise the risk of developing dementia? A: There is a strong association between severe depression in older adults and an increased risk for dementia. That risk appears to be greater compared with people who have mild depression. Many studies … Read More

Fatigue Can Signal Serious Health Issues

Dec 20, 2022 · Kate Brophy · Energy & Fatigue

Fatigue is a problem faced by many older adults, but it frequently goes unreported because—much like pain—it tends to be accepted as just another sign of aging. In fact, fatigue can be a sign of numerous health issues, many of them serious. “Fatigue is closely related to frailty, which is … Read More

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