New program for African American couples leads to stronger relationships, improved health

For individuals looking to improve their health in 2021, strengthening your couple relationship may be part of the answer, according to findings from a recent University of Illinois study. The study examined long-term changes in partners’ health after participating in a new program for two-parent African American families. “We found that when we strengthened the couple dyad, we observed collateral […]

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The biggest diet myths debunked in 2020, from the alkaline diet to ‘loaded’ fat loss tea

2020 was just as full of diet myths and bad nutrition advice as any other.  This year, evidence has emerged against claims about immune-boosting superfoods, fat-loss teas, and celebrity diets.  New research has also complicated previous hot topics like intermittent fasting, vegan diets, and whether coffee is healthy.  These are the top diet and nutrition myths that were disproven in […]

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What scientists are learning about COVID-19 and the brain

We caught up with cell biologist Anne Bang, who recently teamed up with her husband to study how SARS-CoV-2 affects the brain Brain fog. Memory loss. Dizziness and confusion. Although COVID-19 is primarily thought of as a lung disease, survivors continue to report lingering and highly concerning neurological effects—severe enough to impact their ability to work and live normal lives. […]

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Covid latest: Study finds sore eyes most significant vision-based symptom of the virus

Coronavirus symptoms: Dermatologist explains possible rashes Sore eyes are the most significant vision-based indicator of COVID-19, according to new research published in the journal BMJ Open Ophthalmology. Researchers at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) asked people who had a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis to complete a questionnaire about their symptoms, and how those compared to before they tested positive. The study found […]

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How to live longer: Cheese in moderation lowers heart disease risk to boost longevity

Loose Women: Dr Hilary discusses how to live longer When one thinks of healthy eating, tucking into your favourite cheese board doesn’t really come to mind. However, scientists have found that aged cheeses including cheddar, brie and Parmesan could help boost life expectancy and even ward off liver cancer. Researchers from Texas A&M University discovered these three cheeses contain a […]

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Researchers discover key driver of the spread of cancer to the brain

Approximately 200,000 cancer patients are diagnosed with brain metastases each year, yet few treatment options exist because the mechanisms that allow cancer to spread to the brain remain unclear. However, a study recently published in the journal Cancer Cell by VCU Massey Cancer Center scientist Suyun Huang, M.D., Ph.D., offers hope for the development of future therapies by showing how […]

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