Researchers serve up healthy recipes based on evidence that a diet high in animal-based protein helps maintain muscle during treatment.
Tag: health
Animal-based protein recommended for people being treated for cancer
Getting at least two-thirds of protein intake from meat, fish and dairy helps people maintain muscle and tolerate treatments, say experts.
New relationship study challenges individualistic ‘me-first’ attitude
Want a romantic relationship that makes you happy? Think about the ‘we’ rather than the ‘me’, says Adam Galovan (Human Ecology). Instead of focusing only on what’s in it for you, think about what’s good for the relationship.
We tried the #FrozenHoney challenge. You might want to, too
Heidi Bates (Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science) discusses TikTok’s frozen treat trend.
The Canadian town of Tiny has the world’s purest water. A gravel mining operation could ruin it
William Shotyk (Renewable Resources) discusses the pristine water found in Tiny, Ontario.
Health Matters: Careers for unpaid caregivers
U of A researchers led by Janet Fast (Human Ecology) have teamed up with Caregivers Alberta and MyMatchWork to create a digital platform that will help connect unpaid caregivers with flexible, meaningful work.
Nutrition researcher receives new funding to find out why diet affects immunity
Catherine Field (Agricultural, Food & Nutritional Science) received new funding for equipment to further her research to determine why diet affects immunity—part of $4.8 million in foundational research infrastructure for 23 projects out of the U of A.
It’s not just the smoke — as climate change prompts more wildfires, hidden health risks emerge
Uldis Silins (Renewable Resources) discusses the impact of wildfires on the ecosystem.
Super-outbreaks of fire thunderstorms could change Earth’s climate
Mike Flannigan (Renewable Resources) says once-rare fire thunderstorms happen almost every day in North America.
We can’t predict the next wildfire disaster–but we can plan for it
Jen Beverly (Renewable Resources), writes about the importance of preparing for wildfires in terms of mitigation and disaster management.