The wonderful world of gemstones is expansive — just as Earth is. After all, they come from the earth and form in seemingly a million unique ways. They’re not only colorful and mesmerizing, but they’re also used spiritually to heal, protect, and enhance oneself (via Healthline). Such is the case for gemstones like amazonite, clear […]
Balance Boards Can Be Great Fitness Tools\u2014If You Use Them Right
This is Your Quick Training Tip, a chance to learn how to work smarter in just a few moments so you can get right to your workout. There was a time when instability training was nearly synonymous with doing heavy lifts on wobbly platforms. People would grab some dumbbells or load up a bar, step […]
New study reveals unique immune responses to SARS-CoV-2, Ebola and respiratory syncytial virus using B cell repertoire analysis
The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in 2019, the subsequent pandemic, and the continuous emergence of novel variants continues to make coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) a matter of global public health concern. There is an imminent need to understand how the human body responds to novel infections and this has been […]
Low vaccination rates persist in Detroit households with children
With a new school year three weeks away and cases of COVID-19 on the rise again, vaccination rates in the households of school-age children will play an important role in how school districts weigh their options for returning to the classroom. A new University of Michigan survey finds that only about one-third (34 percent) of […]
When dismantling bacterial biofilms, the first line of defense comes from within
A team of researchers in the Center for Microbial Pathogenesis in the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital recently characterized the anti-biofilm properties of HMGB1, a protein innate to eukaryotes and the immune systems of vertebrates, engineered modified molecules of the protein, and tested a therapeutic cocktail consisting of those molecules and antibodies […]
Antibody protects against broad range of COVID-19 virus variants
The virus that causes COVID-19 today is not the same as the one that first sickened people way back in December 2019. Many of the variants circulating now are partially resistant to some of the antibody-based therapeutics that were developed based on the original virus. As the pandemic continues, more variants inevitably will arise, and […]
Can anxiety and depression actually cause memory loss? We asked an expert to explain
Ever wondered why your memory gets hazy when you’re struggling with anxiety or depression? Read this. There’s nothing quite like a random viral tweet to get you rethinking everything you thought you knew, right? Last week, during an innocent morning scroll, such a tweet popped up on my timeline – and I’ve been thinking about […]
Covid: ‘The bad days can be really nasty’ – young people open up about long Covid struggle
Long Covid victim discusses daily impact of virus We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Diagnosed with Covid on January 6 – […]
Feeling stressed? Learning how to use the ABC model can help you cope
Feeling stressed but don’t know what to do about it? The ABC model is used a lot in cognitive behavioural therapy and learning how it works could not only help ease anxiety but also help you become more positive. Two experts explain how it works and how to use it. Welcome to The Curiosity Academy, […]
The Underrated Aldi Products You're Not Buying, But Should
We still remember the first time we walked into an Aldi. Little did we realize that we’d basically be getting a glimpse at the future of grocery stores! This chain keeps prices low by renting carts for 25 cents so customers have to put them back themselves, having you bag your own groceries, and displaying […]