More than half of young adults not strictly sticking to lockdown guidelines

Strict adherence to Government COVID-19 lockdown guidelines and overall confidence in government are at all-time lows, according to UCL’s COVID-19 social study of over 90,000 adults during the coronavirus epidemic. The ongoing study, which was launched in the week before lockdown, is funded by the Nuffield Foundation with additional support from Wellcome and UK Research […]

New natural substance under the antibiotics suppressed resistant bacteria – natural healing naturopathic specialist portal

Brazilian pepper tree against increasing antibiotic resistance? There are specific Compounds in Brazilian pepper tree have been identified, which reduce the virulence of antibiotic-resistant staphylococci bacteria. So-called triterpenoid acids in the berries of the Plant block the production of toxins. In the current joint study of the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Emory […]

Microbiome rewilding: Biodiverse urban green spaces strengthen human immune systems

A research team led by the University of Adelaide has found that revegetation of green spaces within cities can improve soil microbiota diversity towards a more natural, biodiverse state, which has been linked to human health benefits. In the study, published in the journal Restoration Ecology, researchers compared the composition of a variety of urban […]

Dementia symptoms: Seven common warning signs of the condition you need to look out for

Dementia mainly affects people over the age of 65, but how can you spot the condition early enough to seek appropriate care? There are seven common warning signs. People suffering from dementia experience cognitive decline that is beyond what may be expected from normal ageing. Increasing difficulties in memory emerge in someone suffering from the […]

Dementia symptoms: Seven common warning signs of the condition you need to look out for

Dementia mainly affects people over the age of 65, but how can you spot the condition early enough to seek appropriate care? There are seven common warning signs. People suffering from dementia experience cognitive decline that is beyond what may be expected from normal ageing. Increasing difficulties in memory emerge in someone suffering from the […]

Six easy steps to improve your gut health

At the lesser end of the spectrum, we’ve all experienced the discomfort of bloating, while “leaky gut syndrome” (when the intestinal barrier becomes damaged and lets toxins and bacteria into the bloodstream) is believed to be one cause of conditions ranging from acne to autoimmune diseases. Nowadays it seems there’s no end to fad foods […]

Is Now the Right Time to Get Your Annual Physical or Dental Cleaning?

Many states banned nonessential medical procedures in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. Patients have also put off routine care out of fear that they could be exposed to the new coronavirus at hospitals and doctors’ offices. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and some private insurance companies have expanded coverage for […]