We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Coronavirus was dealt a decisive blow this week after early data from a final stage-trial of a vaccine suggested a 90 percent effectiveness. The news could not come at a more propitious time – much of the […]
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The relaxation of telehealth regulations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a wave of interest and support, with patients noting the convenience, discretion and safety of virtual care as major selling points. But another, perhaps less publicized advantage of telemedicine is the availability of specialists for patients – particularly those with chronic diseases such as cancer. […]
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Has the $40-a-pop boutique fitness class become a vestige of a time before the global coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing economic fallout? Pretty much, according to industry insiders and experts. While many gyms and fitness studios across the country have reopened after spring’s government-mandated lockdowns, many consumers are opting not to return. According to a survey conducted in May by […]
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The turkey is the most iconic part of Thanksgiving dinner, and not to take away its shine or anything, but it’s definitely not the BEST part of the meal. Turkey is simply an outlet for my uncle to use his fancy new electric carver and a vessel for which I can eat a ton of delicious gravy. My friends, as […]
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Governments should consider incentivising people to get a COVID-19 jab, when the vaccine becomes available, to achieve the required level of herd immunity—which could be up to 80%+ of the population—and stamp out the infection, argues a leading ethicist in an opinion piece accepted for publication in the Journal of Medical Ethics. The incentive could be either financial or ‘payment […]
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The loss of oligodendrocytes (OLs), highly specialized cells of the brain that produce myelin, is a frequent condition in patients suffering neurodegenerative diseases. Myelin is an essential structure that insulates nerve cell axons for effective impulse transmission. Researchers of the Department of Cellular Biology, Genetics and Physiology of the University of Malaga (UMA) have succeeded in generating human OLs from […]
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From a loss of libido to a change in appetite, we asked an expert to explain the science behind the lesser-known symptoms of depression. Although the conversation about depression has come a long way over the last couple of years, there’s still a lack of understanding when it comes to what the mental health condition actually looks like. Despite the […]
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The gyms may be closed, but that doesn’t mean you can’t progress with your fitness goals at home. One of the easiest areas to build on without the help of gym equipment is your core. Bodyweight exercises and simple cardio moves can be highly effective in revealing your ab muscles and creating strength and definition. And you can tone your […]
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Fitness fans were buzzing when gyms opened up again in the summer. Weights, machines and intensive group classes came back into our lives, and we all started to feel and see the benefits in the progress we were making. But, with lockdown part two coming into force this week, gyms will close again, and we will all find ourselves working […]
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We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Coronavirus has spread across the globe, with second waves and lockdowns implemented to stem the spread of the virus. England is currently in its second lockdown – dubbed lockdown 2.0 – with cases continuing to spike in […]
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