In recent years, weightlifting has become an increasingly popular form of exercise. But there’s one particular myth that will not die — that heavy weightlifting makes you bulk up. As Riley O’Donnell, trainer at Fhitting Room, told In Style, “This is one of the oldest myths in the book and my least favorite.” O’Donnell continued, “‘Bulking’ like a bodybuilder or professional athlete is […]
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As the number of new cases of COVID-19 begin to increase again in our area and as schools face the challenge of how to safely remain open, a new research study could detect when clusters of COVID-19 are on the rise again throughout the fall and winter in the greater Boston area. Clinicians and researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, […]
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In a perspective published in Pediatrics, a Boston Medical Center pediatrician advocates for tax credit policy changes to expand access to cash refunds as a means to alleviate poverty, improve maternal-child health and increase equity. The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic recession has amplified the need for cash-transfer policies and economic relief; current estimates show that 13 million children are […]
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High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition which affects around a third of adults in the UK. If not treated, the condition could lead to serious health problems, like a heart attack or stroke. Getting your blood pressure checked is the only way to see if it's too high. The NHS says it's more common among […]
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New research published October 5 in the scientific journal The Lancet Psychiatry reports that over half of those who contracted COVID-19 on mental health wards also had dementia. It is the first study to look at the effect of COVID-19 on those with dementia during the height of the pandemic in London. The researchers led by Prof Livingston at University […]
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Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the artery walls as it goes through your body. Like air in a tyre or water in a hose, blood fills your arteries to a point. Just as too much air pressure can damage a tire, or too much water pushing through a garden hose can damage the hose, high blood […]
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Besides making the skin glow, nutritionist Lovneet Batra said the juice helps relieve constipation as well Most people tend to go for expensive skincare products to get a glow on their skin. But nutritionists increasingly suggest that age-old remedies combined with a healthy diet can work wonders for one’s skin. Such natural remedies not only make one’s skin glow but […]
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MONDAY, Oct. 5, 2020 — Infection with the new coronavirus can occur through airborne transmission between people farther than 6 feet apart, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledged in an update to its website on Monday. The agency said this is especially true in enclosed spaces with inadequate ventilation. The CDC update comes in response to growing […]
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Coronavirus can survive for up to NINE HOURS on human skin – four-fold longer than the flu can live on our hands or faces, new study finds Researchers mixed samples of the coronavirus and influenza A virus with human skin samples obtained from autopsies 24 hours prior The flu virus survived for less than two hours on skin while the […]
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What your loo reveals about you! From how much you drink to whether you’re using an inhaler, what you flush away holds vital clues about your health. Now, scientists believe it could be an early warning system for Covid outbreaks Sewage could allow scientists to spot covid outbreaks weeks ahead of figures Wastewater from 44 of UK’s largest sewage plants […]
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