Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have tested an algorithm on 700,000 patient records in east London, to find out if the data routinely collected by GPs can reveal cases of Familial Hypercholesterolemia—a leading cause of heart attack in young people. Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a condition passed down through families that causes extremely […]
A superficial reading of the history of vaccination might lead you to believe that it is simple. Dried smallpox pustules had been used for 1,000 years to inoculate people against smallpox before the first successful vaccine trial, conducted by Edward Jenner in 1796 on a single eight-year-old boy. A more detailed reading, however, reveals two […]
It’s impossible not to be amazed when taking in incredible architectural masterpieces — just think of the Taj Mahal, the Eiffel Tower, or the Sydney Opera House. But what happens when renowned architects scale down and take on a more personal challenge — designing their own homes? When we think of elaborate personal spaces, we […]
Tony Jeffries, a former Olympic medalist and professional boxer who retired undefeated back in 2012, regularly shares his expertise and insight in tutorial videos on his YouTube channel, where he guides newcomers to the sport on their sparring techniques and how to best prepare themselves for a fight. In one video, he offers his advice […]
In a recent YouTube video, former Olympic medalist Tony Jeffries (who retired undefeated from boxing in 2012) shares his advice on the techniques and mentality that first-time boxers can adopt when they begin sparring. Practice It’s important to remember, when sparring, that you are there to improve your technique and get better, rather than treat […]
SACRAMENTO — A rogue industry. A gun to our head. Extortion. That’s how infuriated lawmakers described soft drink companies — and what they pulled off in 2018 when they scored a legislative deal that bars California’s cities and counties from imposing taxes on sugary drinks. Yet, despite its tarnished reputation, the deep-pocketed industry continues to […]
As a professional boxer, Tony Jeffries won a bronze medal at the Olympic Games and retired undefeated. He now shares his experience, insight and advice on the sport to beginners via his YouTube channel. In his most recent video, Jeffries breaks down the four simple mistakes that he keeps seeing when people step into a […]
This morning after waking when the alarm went off, you may have experienced a feeling of grogginess and lack of alertness. This is a physiological phenomenon termed “sleep inertia.” If you experience this, you are not alone. Aboard the International Space Station a NASA astronaut reported: “The morning started disastrously. I slept through two alarms, […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of green spaces and urban parks, especially during periods of lockdown. Even a short walk, an ocean view or a picnic by a river can leave us feeling invigorated and restored. There is now a growing body of evidence establishing the link between such nature encounters and our […]
One of the most significant genetic risk factors for developing Alzheimer’s disease is a gene called APOE4, which is carried by almost half of all Alzheimer’s patients. A new study from MIT shows that this gene has widespread effects on brain cells’ ability to metabolize lipids and respond to stress. In studies of human brain […]
