Longitudinal survey data of more than 3,000 adolescents ages 11-14 recorded before and during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 found that supportive relationships with family and friends and healthy behaviors, like engaging in physical activity and better sleep, appeared to shield against the harmful effects of the pandemic on adolescents’ mental…
Social Connectedness, Sleep, and Physical Activity Associated With Better Mental Health Among Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Religious Exemptions and Required Vaccines: Examining the Research
Even as national surveys show Americans drawing away from religion, more American children are using religion to waive recommended school vaccinations. Even before some California school districts ordered students in certain age groups to get immunized against COVID-19, research showed the percentage of kindergarteners whose parents claim vaccines conflict with their religious beliefs was on…
3 Easy Desk Job Stretches
Do You Spend a Lot of Time Sitting? Try these stretches every 30 minutes or so to stay limber throughout your work or study day! Standing Back Bends – 3x Hula Rotations – 3x (Both Sides) Twist Holds – 3x (Both Sides) Bar Hang – 30-60 Seconds Set a timer on your phone and…
How to Treat Jet Lag with Melatonin-Rich Food
There may be a way to get the benefits of over-the-counter melatonin supplements without the risk.
The Covid Narrative Falls Apart in South Africa
Last week, China Daily published an article that perfectly encapsulates the magical thinking taking place worldwide around Covid-19. Titled “Plea for jabs even as Africa infections trend lower,” the piece described how African “health experts” are “stepping up calls for more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in a bid to ward off future outbreaks even as…
Chocolate Avocado Fudge Pops
These heart-healthy pops are so fudgy and delicious you won’t be able to tell they are healthy! Not only are they delicious, but the pops recipe is very versatile. Add slices of strawberries to the molds and create chocolate-dipped strawberry pops. Or add some mint extract for an even cooler treat. Or get really crazy with it…
All the Coronavirus in the World Could Fit Inside a Coke Can
When I was asked to calculate the total volume of SARS-CoV-2 in the world for the BBC Radio 4 show More or Less, I will admit I had no idea what the answer would be. My wife suggested it would be the size of an Olympic swimming pool. “Either that or a teaspoon,” she said….
Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Dementia
January 28, 2022
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When we think of dementia, we often fear a loss of control. But the reassuring news is that up to 40 percent of dementia cases can be prevented or delayed if we change our health habits. Dementia shares key risk factors with cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, being overweight, and smoking. Inflammation and oxidative stress…
Cushy Running Shoes Don’t Increase Leg Stiffness
New research is good news for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who favor thick, heavily cushioned running shoes. Although these shoes are increasingly popular because they provide comfort and a high degree of shock absorbing protection, those benefits were thought to come at the expense of increased overall leg stiffness, which alters a runner’s normal stride…
Former CDC Director: Fauci-Shaped Paper on Origins of COVID-19 ‘Antithetical to Science’
The claim that the virus that causes COVID-19 definitely was not from a laboratory, put forth in a paper quietly shaped by Dr. Anthony Fauci that was cited by other scientists who called the lab idea a “conspiracy theory,” was “antithetical to science,” a former Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director says. “The purpose…
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