CIHR Experts Comment On Frosty Health Research: Winter Blues, Winter Fun, Canada

Main Category: Depression
Also Included In: Mental Health;  Psychology / Psychiatry
Article Date: 24 Jan 2008 - 1:00 PDT

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January 24 is the most depressing day of the year based on a formula developed by a British psychologist. In light of this day, Canadian Institutes of Health Research experts give tips on winter blues, and other winter related activities. Helping you slide through this winter season in good health.

Experts:

Winter blues
Dr. Rémi Quirion, Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (Montreal)

Catching 20 minutes of sun rays improves mood and sociability)
Dr. Simon Young, CIHR-funded psychiatrist from McGill University (Montreal)

Researchers prescribe a bit of caution with that winter fun: neuropsychological impacts of concussions in children)
Dr. Maryse Lassonde, CIHR-funded researcher from l'Hôpital Sainte-Justine (Montreal)
Dr. Dave Ellemberg, CIHR-funded researcher from l'Université de Montréal (Montreal)

How effective are helmets for skiers and snowboarders? )
Dr. Brent Hagel, CIHR-funded researcher from the University of Calgary (Calgary)

Shoveling and heart attacks: how does the heart work when it's cold? )
Dr. Peter Liu, Scientific Director of the CIHR Institute of Circulatory and Respiratory Health (Toronto)

Shoe inserts help prevent seniors from falling)
Dr. Stephen Perry, CIHR-funded researcher from Wilfrid Laurier University

Breaks and fractures: common winter sport injuries )
Dr. Earl Bogoch, CIHR-funded researcher from St. Michael's Hospital (Toronto)

Preventing injuries on ice or on snow: stretching, warm-up tips )
Dr. Aileen Davis, CIHR-funded researcher from the Toronto Western Research Institute (Toronto)

Frostbite: how to protect your skin in winter weather )
Dr. Jan Dutz, CIHR-funded researcher from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver)

Top five tips for staying healthy and active in the winter )
Dr. Phillip Gardiner, CIHR-funded researcher from the University of Manitoba (Winnipeg)

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the Government of Canada's agency for health research. CIHR's mission is to create new scientific knowledge and to catalyze its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened Canadian health-care system. Composed of 13 Institutes, CIHR provides leadership and support to more than 11,000 health researchers and trainees across Canada.

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