Category: Mind & Body

High Heat Disarms Coronavirus in Less Than a Second

A new experimental system shows exposure of coronavirus to a very high temperature, even if applied for less than a second, can be sufficient to neutralize the virus so that it can no longer infect another human host. Applying heat to neutralize COVID-19 has been demonstrated before, but in previous studies researchers applied temperatures from…


You Can’t Outrun Your Fork

Every January, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, eat healthier, or both. To achieve these goals, many people begin strenuous exercise programs that demand too much exercise too soon, leading to fitness burnout or injury. Overtraining can actually prevent you from losing weight. As a health neuroscientist, I have been studying the brain and cognitive mechanisms…


T Cells From Common Colds Cross-Protect Against Infection With COVID-19: Study

A type of cells produced by the body when fighting common cold viruses cross-protect people against infection with the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a study published Monday. T cells have been recognized as a measure of protection against severe COVID-19 and previous research indicated that recovery from common colds may provide some level…


Tips for a Healthier 2022

I—and many of you I suspect—use this time of year to decide what we can do to have the best year possible. A new year represents new possibilities with unlimited potential. That said, 2021 was a tough year for a lot of us. So, as we bring in the year 2022, here’s a list of…


Fruit of the Month: Clementines

Clementines are the small citrus in boxes or mesh bags that appear in markets during the winter months. This year’s crop is tasty, juicy and plentiful (prices are low!). They’re great for snacking, dessert or in fruit salads. Clementines also make a wonderful addition to almost any green salad, or in my recipes for salads of whole grains…


Eye Drops to Replace Your Reading Glasses?

The U.S Food and Drug Administration approved prescription eye drops, called Vuity, to treat presbyopia, commonly known as age-related farsightedness. People with presbyopia have trouble focusing on objects close up, and it commonly affects people beginning in their early- to mid-40s, progressively worsening until about age 65. If you have presbyopia, you may find that…


The Flu and You: Everything You Never Wanted to Know (But Need To)

Flu season runs from October to May and each year it impacts millions of Americans. The flu virus attacks the respiratory system and its symptoms include headache, sore throat, fever, chills, vomiting, dry cough, and muscle aches. But what does it do to your body? What does your body look like on the flu? A sick person sneezes,…


Choco Peppermint Smoothie

Chocolate and peppermint – my favorite combination! This power smoothie is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, keto and actually healthy. Made with superfood ingredients, this will tantalize your taste buds and give you energy. If you are like me and don’t drink coffee, I heavily rely on chocolate to give me the boost I need during the…


Foods and Supplements for Better Joint Health

How are your joints doing? Many people of all ages experience some joint discomfort and pain, especially when the weather changes, they have overdone their exercise routines, or it’s related to arthritis or other conditions that affect the joints. The good news is that you can help support and promote better joint health by modifying…


Ex-head of UK Vaccine Taskforce Calls for End to Mass Vaccination

Mass vaccination against COVID-19 should come to an end and the UK should focus on managing it as an endemic disease like flu, the former chairman of Britain’s vaccine taskforce has said. Dr. Clive Dix, who played a key role in helping pharmaceutical firms create the COVID-19 vaccines, said that mass vaccination should end after…