Category: Mind & Body

Pfizer Bets on Arena’s Promising Bowel Disease Treatment in $6.7 Billion Deal

Pfizer Inc. said on Monday it would buy drug developer Arena Pharmaceuticals for $6.7 billion in cash, to add a promising treatment candidate that targets diseases affecting the stomach and intestine. The $100 per share offer is double the last closing price of Arena’s shares, which surged 92 percent to $95.90 in premarket trading. This…


Omicron Highlights Vaccine Limitations

The latest installment in the COVID-19 saga is a variant of the SARS-CoV2 virus dubbed omicron. Labeled a “variant of concern” by the World Health Organization (WHO), omicron was first reported at the end of November, and quickly triggered worry and restrictions across the globe. Omicron was first noticed in South Africa, but cases are…


5 Ways to Beat the Flu Naturally

With flu season rapidly approaching, recommendations for preventatives are everywhere but many are not backed up by science. Can you guess the top five? (Hint: vaccination is not one of them!) With flu season rapidly approaching, many are looking to vaccination as a “preventive” approach. Those who abstain are often accused of being uneducated or…


Scientists Claim They May Have Discovered the Cause of Alzheimer’s

Researchers said that they may have discovered the molecular-level cause of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists at the University of California—Riverside, in recent findings, said that the key to understanding Alzheimer’s may have to do with “tau” proteins that likely caused neurofibrillary tangles—which are found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Previously, researchers have suggested that amyloid plaques, which are…


COVID-19 Vaccines Induce Lower Antibodies Against Omicron Variant: Study

A lower level of antibodies against the Omicron virus variant is triggered by COVID-19 vaccines, researchers said in a new study. Using blood samples from people who received two doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine or the Pfizer-BioNTech jab, researchers with the University of Oxford found “a substantial fall” in neutralizing antibodies, with evidence of some…


Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Spread of Disease

Being aware of your vitamin D levels and increasing your levels if you’re deficient are two of the simplest steps you can take to stay well. This includes helping to protect against infectious diseases like COVID-19, as a wealth of data show that vitamin D levels are strongly correlated with the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection.1…


Why Wasabi Is Good for More Than Just Sushi

There’s more to wasabi—or Japanese horseradish—than being the best condiment for sushi. Scientifically known as Wasabia japonica (Miq.) Matsum, this perennial plant native to Japan has been cultivated for over a thousand years.[i] It’s now grown in other countries as the interest in Japanese cuisine grows. Wasabi, most well-known for its sharp, pungent flavor and vibrant green…


3 Shifts Great Leaders Make to Become Extraordinary

By Kelly Fidel There’s so much work out there on getting leaders to be great, but not much on what happens once you’re great. For high achievers that have become great leaders, what next for them? It is possible to start in leadership at one level and evolve, moving from being a good leader to…


How to Find Calm and Be Less Frustrated

One of the most common sources of difficulty for most of us is frustration—we can get frustrated with the smallest things throughout the day. And yet, becoming aware of how often we’re frustrated doesn’t quite solve the problem. Someone pointing out that you’re frustrated only makes you more irritated. How can we let go of…


Teen FOMO and Social Media Use Amid COVID-19

Most of us have spent more time on screens since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. This increase in screen time may be especially pronounced among teens because of school closures, the cancellation of extracurricular activities, and restrictions on physical social interactions. This has led both parents and researchers to worry that the pandemic is making…