When the gyms shut during lockdown, writer Caroline Barry realised that she’d lost her best line of ADHD medication. Here she explores why exercise is such a powerful tool for maintaining mood, concentration and energy. I don’t know at what point I became a ‘gym person’ but the transition certainly wasn’t borne out of a […]
A rare set of immune diseases called clonal mast cell activation disorders (cMCADs) may be associated with strong immunity to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is the pathogen responsible for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). An intriguing new study published on the preprint server bioRxiv* reports a year-long study in patients […]
This year, for Women’s Health Week, we are shining a light on the health issues we need to talk about more. So, the next time you’re after a fresh topic for the brunch table or *deep breath* another Zoom catch-up, might we suggest taking inspiration from these articles? It’s hard not to feel fired up by the thought provoking words of these voices – from the […]
Mom of three and new empty-nester Kelly Ripa opened up about the “really hard” experience of dropping off son Joaquin at college for the first time. Ripa shared the experience on Monday’s episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan, explaining, “….We became empty nesters. We took our youngest son to college, we dropped him off. […]
Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King’s famous friendship is a genuine sisterhood (the secret to their 45-year bond, they say, is unconditional love) and they’ve supported each other through high-profile careers, motherhood, and romance. In December, Winfrey showed King’s daughter Kirby Bumpus that same love, offering her Santa Barbara, California, home as a wedding venue, and […]
IgorZh/Shutterstock By Amanda Lynne/Sept. 7, 2021 3:56 pm EDT It’s time for the new moon again. This month’s new moon falls on September 7 and is in the sign of Virgo. Virgo is a sign known for sensitivity and sharing. Other characteristics include a dedication to helping others and perfectionism, as well as focusing on details […]
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – In overweight and obese adults at high cardiovascular risk, once-daily subcutaneous liraglutide plus changes in diet and physical activity reduced visceral fat, a single-center phase 4 placebo-controlled trial showed. “We have good evidence that visceral fat is associated with a higher risk for diabetes and heart disease than subcutaneous fat,” […]
For species that rely on sexual reproduction, including mice and men, offspring can only happen if sperm from the male fertilize eggs from the female. Even artificial fertilization techniques depend on donors for both of these cells. However, a new study led by ASHBi researchers shows that mouse pluripotent stem cells can differentiate into functional […]
Do you feel that? The temperatures are finally cooling and the brisk, autumn air is on the way. That means it’s time for one of our favorite fall ingredients to make a comeback: apples! This season, we know you’ll want to go all out on some of the best, easy-to-make comfort foods or light up […]
Does your pet shake, pace or drool when a storm rolls through? Do they try to run out of the door and chew or dig through a wall or the floor? If so, don’t worry—you’re not alone! Thunderstorm phobia, also known as Astraphobia, or fear of thunderstorms, is a common issue in dogs. However, their […]
