The walking style, or gait, of women in the third trimester of pregnancy changes significantly from that seen in the earlier steps of the pregnancy and is markedly different from that observed in women who are not pregnant. The adaptations are assumed to be in response to the changing weight, posture and balance of the women at that stage. Understanding […]
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We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Wearing a mask, regularly washing your hands and keeping a safe distance are three ways the government is advising people to protect themselves from coronavirus. But researchers from Penn State College of Medicine have now claimed certain […]
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However, follow these remedies only after consulting your doctor The coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent lockdown has increased the risk of prenatal anxiety and depression, say experts. Hence, it is important to strengthen support for women and reduce their fear and anxiety. “Pregnant women are more vulnerable to infection with COVID-19 compared to the general population, based on the incidences […]
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An experimental coronavirus vaccine developed by China’s Sinovac Biotech appeared to be safe in a late-stage clinical trial in Brazil, preliminary results showed on Monday. São Paulo’s Butantan Institute, one of Brazil’s leading biomedical research centers, which is carrying out the Phase 3 tests, said the two-dose vaccine, called CoronaVac, proved to be safe in a trial so far involving […]
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A female Texas resident in her thirties died of COVID-19 on a flight going from Arizona to Texas, NBC Dallas Fort Worth reported Sunday. The woman passed away before the flight took off, while the plane was still sitting on the runway, or tarmac. According to ABC affiliate WFAA, the woman passed away on July 25, but officials didn’t know […]
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Don’t know your DOMS from your AMRAP? The fitness scene loves a good acronym – and Strong Women writer and PT Miranda Larbi is here to explain what they all mean. Fitness language can be confusing, so you’re not alone if you’ve ever been in a class wondering what on earth your instructor means when she tells you to do […]
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McMaster University researchers who analyzed thousands of documents covering a 300-year span of plague outbreaks in London, England, have estimated that the disease spread four times faster in the 17th century than it had in the 14th century. The findings, published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, show a striking acceleration in plague transmission between the […]
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For those equine parents out there, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center wants you to be aware of trees and shrubs your horses and donkeys should avoid. While horses and donkeys are herbivores and plants make up their entire diet, there are some plants that can cause them to become very sick or even die if they are eaten. Horses […]
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MONDAY, Oct. 19, 2020 — Investment in non-health care services is associated with lower infant mortality rates (IMRs), according to a study published online Oct. 19 in Pediatrics. Neal D. Goldstein, Ph.D., from the Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel University in Philadelphia, and colleagues quantified how U.S. state government spending on various services impacted IMRs over time in […]
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As temperatures fall, people are spending more time indoors. That heightens the risk of the coronavirus spreading, but there are some simple steps you can take to help protect yourself and everyone around you. It’s easy to get tired of wearing masks and practicing social distancing. There has even been some talk from the White House about herd immunity – […]
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