People with high levels of emotional intelligence are less likely to be susceptible to ‘fake news,’ according to research at the University of Strathclyde. The study invited participants to read a series of news items on social media and to ascertain whether they were real or fictitious, briefly describing the reasons for their answers. They […]
Young New Zealanders who are experiencing stress are more likely to seek help from friends and families than from counselors or other specialists, according to a new study published in Stress and Health, raising questions about how effective the help they receive may be. Young New Zealanders who are experiencing stress are more likely to […]
In the latest in the Athlean-X series of weight-free workout videos, Jeff Cavaliere C.S.C.S. demonstrates a series of resistance band exercises that can help build bigger, stronger shoulders. “Never underestimate the power of resistance bands in building muscle if you know how to use them,” he says. You can add any of these dozen exercises […]
The coronavirus jab’s most tantalising side effects? It may help fight cancer, chronic pain… and even Alzheimer’s Scientists have documented the unexpected benefits of vaccines for decades Some experts suggest vaccines can ‘train’ the immune system, strengthening it Others say increased stress hormones affect cells’ ability to target infections Joan Wakefield has barely been able to walk […]
Baby mice might be small, but they’re tough, too. For their first seven days of life, they have the special ability to regenerate damaged heart tissue. Humans, on the other hand, aren’t so lucky: any heart injuries we suffer could lead to permanent damage. But what if we could learn to repair our hearts, just […]
A new study, published today in Nature Digital Medicine, found that ‘natural language processing’ (NLP) of information routinely recorded by doctors—as part of patients’ electronic health records—reveal vital trends that could help clinical teams forecast and plan for surges in patients. The researchers from King’s College London, King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCH), and […]
Researchers from the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found that immune responses to insulin could help identify individuals most at risk for developing Type 1 diabetes. The study, out recently in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, measured immune responses from individuals genetically […]
HEALTH NOTES: Could parasitic worms become the new weapon in the fight against dementia? Parasitic worms could be a new weapon in the fight against inflammatory conditions such as heart disease, dementia and arthritis. Hookworms were once a common problem in the UK when drinking water was unclean, but were mostly eradicated in the 1900s. […]
The pandemic continues to pose huge challenges to health services worldwide. Hospitals are in crisis as the pace of new COVID-19 cases outstrips their capacity. What makes things particularly difficult is that the coronavirus doesn’t affect everyone in the same way. Being able to better predict which patients will get seriously ill would allow hospitals […]
Many older adults are becoming increasingly isolated during the pandemic as people continue to physically distance. Families may be afraid of getting loved ones sick, seniors may sequester themselves over fear of contracting the virus or shared living facilities may have visiting restrictions. All of this contributes to loneliness, which can ultimately lead to a […]
