MEDICINE & HEALTH

Brain-Stimulating Activities For Seniors Struggling With Isolation

MEDICINE & HEALTH 01.28.2021 15:16 PM

Seniors, perhaps more than any other demographic in both developed and developing countries, struggle with isolation. Seniors disproportionately live in rural areas, are often in eldercare and senior living situations which make socializing and visitation with friends and family difficult, have mobility issues that make getting out and having experiences challenging and, certainly during the pandemic, are sometimes forced to remain inside and isolated for their own safety.

People Who Like Villains Like Darth Vader Are Villainous Themselves, Study

01.28.2021 05:45 AM

Scientists found that people who like villains most likely have the dark triad personality. In every story, there is good and evil. Most people would probably choose the good guy and hate the villain.

Children Who Eat Lots of Fish Cut the Risk of Developing Asthma in Half

01.28.2021 05:05 AM

A longitudinal study that eating at least two portions of fish in childhood reduces the risk by half of developing asthma.

Should We Worry About How Dangerous New COVID-19 Variants Are?

01.28.2021 04:10 AM

Scientists are finding out how to stop the transmission of new COVID-19 mutations around the world. They told the general public not to worry just yet.

People Go to Bed Later and Sleep Less Before a Full Moon, Study Shows

01.28.2021 00:23 AM

Researchers found out that sleep period fluctuates over the 29.5-day lunar phase. Recent research shows that on nights leading up to the full moon, people go to bed a bit later and sleep for shorter amounts of time.

Study Reveals Schizophrenia 2nd Leading Risk for Dying of COVID-19

01.27.2021 23:58 PM

Researchers determine that schizophrenia is the 2nd highest risk for COVID-19 deaths, second only to age.

Revolutionary COVID-19 Treatment Discovered in a Cancer Drug

01.27.2021 23:04 PM

A study recently showed that treatment for COVID-19 derived from a rare sea animal and historically used for cancer treatment is more efficient by 27.5 times than the popular COVID-19 drug remdesivir.

Can't Stop Binge Eating? Here's How to Curb Emotional Eating

01.27.2021 21:38 PM

Stress and binge eating are running high right now. Here's how to head them off and stick to your diet.

3 Best Heart-Friendly Foods To Have in Your Kitchen

01.27.2021 21:04 PM

There are some foods that doctors want people with heart conditions to have in their kitchen constantly.

The Rise of Telehealth in 2020 and Beyond

01.27.2021 11:55 AM

2020 has given rise to some unique challenges for the healthcare industry. With social distancing and lockdown policies in place, patient care as we knew it had to adapt to the limitations imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Experts Explain Reason UK Variant COVID-19 Could Be More Deadly

01.27.2021 01:55 AM

The announcement that the new COVID-19 variant spreading in Britain could be more fatal and more communicable. Fresh concerns have been stimulated as well about the strain that has swept several counties.

San Diego Zoo Gorilla Gets COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Therapy

01.27.2021 01:45 AM

After testing positive from COVID-19, a gorilla in San Diego Zoo Safari Park has received a monoclonal antibody therapy. The veterinary believed that it played a significant part in the gorilla's recovery.

Does "Double Masking" Give You Extra Protection Against COVID-19? Experts Say It's a Bright Idea

01.26.2021 23:44 PM

Leading health experts agree that double masking increases protection against the COVID-29 virus. Leading health experts argue that using two masks on top of each other could further help stop the spread of the dreaded COVID-19.

Is Milk Really Good For You? Here's What Scientists Say

01.26.2021 22:29 PM

Scientists say that milk does have nutritional elements but it isn't enough to make it the superfood we've all been led to believe.

Creators of Sophia the Robot Plan to Mass-Produce Robots this Year

01.26.2021 22:22 PM

Hanson Robotics, the creator of Sophia the Robot, has announced its plans to mass-produce robots this year amid the pandemic.

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