Decades of research show that depression, stress, loneliness, and poor health behaviors can weaken the body’s immune system and lower the effectiveness of certain vaccines. A new report accepted for publication in Perspectives on Psychological Science suggests that the same may be true for the new COVID-19 vaccines that are in development and the early stages of global distribution. Fortunately, […]
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This Morning: Dr Chris discusses rise in heart disease deaths Keeping your teeth healthy during lockdown is crucial but what’s also equally important is spotting any danger signs in the mouth warning of other health issues. Striving to maintain your normal daily routines during difficult times can be quite challenging. While that may be the case, you must still keep […]
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New coronavirus strain is about 70% more transmissible: expert University of Washington Chief Strategy Officer of Population Health Dr. Ali Mokdad reacts to the new strain of coronavirus reaching the United States. Ohio researchers on Wednesday announced that they’ve identified two coronavirus variants that likely originated in the United States. One of the new strains was identified in a single patient […]
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COVID-19 has been a troublemaker since it came onto the scene. You know all about the shortness of breath, fever, conjunctivitis, dizziness, delirium, fatigue and sore throat. And you’ve heard about COVID toes, hair loss, and lingering fatigue. Now, there’s the possibility the novel coronavirus may be linked to erectile dysfunction (ED), which is the inability to get and keep […]
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Research into the neuronal basis of emotion processing has so far mostly taken place in the laboratory, i.e. in unrealistic conditions. Bochum-based biopsychologists have now studied couples in more natural conditions. Using electroencephalography (EEG), they recorded the brain activity of romantic couples at home while they cuddled, kissed or talked about happy memories together. The results confirmed the theory that […]
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Researchers from the University of Seville and the University of Pavia have identified a link between Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and the accumulation of DNA-RNA hybrids in the genome. The accumulation of these hybrids causes increased genomic damage and boosts genetic instability. This finding will make it possible to better understand the molecular basis of the disease, as well as […]
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To kick off the new year, SheKnows is launching its first-ever self-care digital issue. As part of the issue, Brooke Burke hosted a 20-minute barre workout you can barefoot in your kitchen. No equipment needed. “I spend most of my time in my kitchen. This is the nucleus of my family, said Burke from her home in California. While the […]
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Researchers from the University of Seville and the University of Pavia have identified a link between Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and the accumulation of DNA-RNA hybrids in the genome. The accumulation of these hybrids causes increased genomic damage and boosts genetic instability. This finding will make it possible to better understand the molecular basis of the disease, as well as […]
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The anniversary of the first national lockdown is fast-approaching. That’s almost 12 months of restrictions… and a lot can happen in a year. There are important birthdays, promotions, new jobs, graduations, new arrivals and more, and we’ve all been forced to accept that we cannot celebrate these important milestones with the people we love. Of course, we know there’s a […]
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