Knowing you have developed antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 virus after recovering from COVID-19 doesn’t tell you everything about your immunity. The levels and even types of antibodies can differ among patients, and those differences can influence whether a person is protected against being reinfected. Scientists at The Ohio State University have developed a new lab […]
A study into the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the mental health of people in Soweto has found a significant link between symptoms of depression and how likely people felt they were to be infected. Researchers also found that both the perceived risk of infection and the likelihood of depression and anxiety increased among […]
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. High blood pressure means the pressure in your arteries is higher than it should be. It is characterised by the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. Your blood vessel walls […]
The mental effects of pandemics on people can arise not only from the burden of preventive measures, the fear of contracting and cure but also coping with the exponential deaths. It was predicted in 2018 that the next major outbreak and its containment challenges might not be due to a lack of preventive technologies, but […]
Australian researchers have discovered the gut microbiome—a complex ecosystem of microorganisms made up of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other life forms—is selected and starts developing as early as five months in utero. The gut microbiome is vital for survival and has been linked to digestion, brain and heart health, weight control, and reduced blood sugar. […]
Dr. Nathan Greene is a clinical psychologist who works with adults and children in California. In this Opinion Piece, Dr. Greene discusses his concerns about the future of mental healthcare in light of the upcoming 2020 election in the United States. He shares his worries over the future of the Affordable Care Act and urges […]
A new study by clinical psychologist, Emily Kroska at the University of Iowa shows how people might reduce their distress during the coronavirus pandemic. The study, “Psychological flexibility in the context of Covid-19 adversity: Associations with distress,” was published in the Journal of Contextual Behavioural Science. In that study, Kroska’s research team surveyed Americans’ responses […]
Bored of planking? Mix up your training with these variations – and reap the benefits. What is your go-to exercise when it comes to working your core? For so many of you, the answer will be a plank. It’s a great answer: the plank is a compound exercise that target all of the muscles in […]
We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Rosemary Shrager, 69, is a woman of many talents. She is a chef, TV presenter, and best known for being a no-nonsense teacher on the reality television programme Ladette to Lady, and […]
A new study has suggested that people who exercise in the morning between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. may be less likely to develop cancers than those who exercise later in the day. New research has suggested that people who exercise in the early morning may have a reduced risk of developing cancer than those […]
