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New research from McMaster University suggests the pandemic has created a paradox where mental health has become both a motivator for and a barrier to physical activity. People want to be active to improve their mental health but find it difficult to exercise due to stress and anxiety, say the researchers who surveyed more than 1,600 subjects in an effort […]
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Electronic cigarette (EC) use, or vaping, has both gained incredible popularity and generated tremendous controversy, where to buy generic tetracycline ca without prescription but although they may be less harmful than tobacco cigarettes (TCs), they have major potential risks that may be underestimated by health authorities, the public, and medical professionals. Two cardiovascular specialists review the latest scientific studies on […]
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A digitally supported psychological reasoning intervention known as SlowMo helps patients with persistent paranoia “slow down” their thinking to curb paranoid thoughts, new research suggests. “We have demonstrated, for the first time in a large randomized controlled trial, that helping people to slow down their thinking reduces paranoia in everyday life and improves quality of life and well-being, cheap toradol […]
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U.S. is averaging about more than 66K new cases per day Infectious disease doctor Dr. Amesh Adalja on several states see spike in coronavirus cases. A monoclonal antibody cocktail developed by Regeneron and Roche dropped the risk of symptomatic COVID-19 by up to 76% after three days for recently infected individuals not yet experiencing symptoms, according to a press release […]
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People with early-onset dementia are often mistaken for having depression and now Australian research has discovered the cause: a profound loss of ability to experience pleasure—for example a delicious meal or beautiful sunset—related to degeneration of ‘hedonic hotspots’ in the brain where pleasure mechanisms are concentrated. The University of Sydney-led research revealed marked degeneration, or atrophy, in frontal and striatal […]
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Researchers at the University of Calgary and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), in Toronto, have discovered genetic risk factors for OCD that could help pave the way for earlier diagnosis and improved treatment for children and youth. “Our group made the first finding of a genome-wide significant risk gene relevant to childhood OCD,” says Dr. Paul Arnold, MD, generic […]
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Do you ever feel like no matter how many crunches you do, you never see any real difference? Because the abdomen is made up of several smaller muscles, it can be difficult to target them during an ab workout. However, strengthening your core is not only an essential part of good fitness, but overall health. “Core exercises train the muscles in […]
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‘Explained by KHN’: Health Insurance Help in Covid Relief LawPlay The twists and turns of the American health system can sometimes leave people lost, confused and looking for answers. We've created a new video series — "Explained by KHN" — in which our correspondents and editors answer common health care and health policy questions. The $1.9 trillion Covid relief package […]
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NEW DELHI — Tens of thousands of Hindu devotees gathered by the Ganges River for special prayers Monday, many of them flouting social distancing practices as the coronavirus spreads in India with record speed. The Kumbh Mela, or pitcher festival, is one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Hinduism. The faithful congregate in the northern city of Haridwar. Pilgrims take […]
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A new study published in the journal Science Immunology analyzed lung epithelial cells from patients infected with COVID-19 and found the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) induces the complement system as a dangerous weapon for viral infection. The complement system is an extension of the innate immune system to recognize pathogens and remove them. Prior research has shown […]
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