A study found an average 3.5% increase every year in self-injuries over 24 years documented in hospital and doctor’s visits, with higher rates among girls than boys.
Climbing stairs has become increasingly ingrained in exercise guidance, but many people who do it regularly say it can be challenging in an era where office tower managers commonly cut off access to stairwells.
The problem is especially acute for those with lower health literacy, notes U.S. cardiologist, as experts from both sides of the border call for better education and access to reliable health information.
A new survey suggests about three million Canadian adults are currently taking GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic or Mounjaro and that many more would like to, but cost is a barrier.
