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Study shows increased use of digital mental health services following COVID-19 in Australia and New Zealand

08/20/2021 Health News

A recently published study found a marked increase in the number of Australians and New Zealanders turning to digital services for mental health support during the pandemic. The study looked at the uptake of two online cognitive behavioural therapy services – This Way UP in Australia and Just a Thought in New Zealand. Both companies undertook the research. WHY IT MATTERS There […]

Do I need a booster if I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?

08/20/2021 Health News

Do I need a booster if I got the Johnson & Johnson vaccine? Probably at some point, but health officials still are collecting the data needed to decide. With boosters being planned in the U.S. as early as the fall for those who got the two-shot Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, recipients of the single-dose J&J jab might be wondering just […]

Study finds disparities in COVID-19 infection, mortality rates among Orange County residents

08/20/2021 Health News

Socioeconomic, geographic and demographic factors all played critical roles in the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 mortality among Orange County residents last year, according to a study led by the University of California, Irvine. The findings, published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, show that some groups were more likely to test positive and die from the virus. Furthermore, […]

6 Muscle and Strength Training Myths – Busted!

08/20/2021 Health News

The myth: Lifting as heavy as you can will maximise your gains If you’ve ever started a class by picking a weight that’s a little too heavy because you think that’s where the gains lie, listen up: a Brazilian study published in PLOS One suggests that it’s not quite so simple. Participants performed sets of seven to nine reps, or […]

Meghan Markle & Kim Kardashian's Favorite Stretch Mark Oil Got An All-Natural Upgrade & It's Just $15 on Amazon

08/19/2021 Health News

What do Meghan Markle and Kim Kardashian have in common? According to InStyle, these two celebs can’t get enough of Bio-Oil, which also happens to be a TikTok favorite too. This miracle-working oil is not only effective at reducing the appearance of scars or pregnancy stretch marks, but it’s also a great moisturizer for the skin. And now, it got […]

Heather Graham, 51, Shows Off Her Super Sculpted Legs In New Spanish Vacation Photos On Instagram

08/19/2021 Health News

Actress Heather Graham, 51, is currently on an amazing European vacation. In her latest post, she shared a gorgeous snap from the beach in a bikini and tropical romper, showing off her super-toned legs. She told Women’s Health UK that she does yoga three times a week, and spends 20 minutes every day doing transcendental meditation. Actress Heather Graham, 51, […]

Voice technology opens new avenues for at-home healthcare

08/19/2021 Health News

The dynamic world of voice technology is impacting healthcare through a number of use cases, as technologies like natural language processing allow computers to understand what humans can say – and allowing computers to speak back. In a HIMSS21 Digital discussion between David Metcalf, director of UCF’s institute for simulation and training, and Teri Fisher, physician and clinical assistant professor […]

Small study suggests a mix-and-match COVID-19 booster produces robust antibody levels

08/19/2021 Health News

The United States is gearing up to provide boosters to all Americans who received the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines after recent reports suggested immunity wanes after 8 months. In a small study published in the medRxiv* preprint server, people given a booster Johnson & Johnson shot showed elevated and robust antibody levels. The authors write: While it remains to be […]

Watch Hafthor Bj\u00f6rnsson and Martins Licis Spar in a Super Heavy Matchup

08/19/2021 Health News

Martins Licis and Hafthor Björnsson, a.k.a. The Mountain, have both won the World’s Strongest Man competition in the past. Recently, Licis has been taking time off to rehab injuries, and Björnsson has switched gears to become a boxer. He was set to take on rival Eddie Hall in September 2021 until an injury forced Hall to bow out, and recently […]

Florida COVID-19 surge to peak next week, researchers project

08/19/2021 Health News

Some Florida public schools are mandating masks, defying Governor DeSantis Parents John and Robyn McCarthy explain how the mask mandate affects their immunocompromised son Florida could hit the peak of its latest COVID-19 surge next week with some 23,000 cases, with herd immunity to follow in mid-September, according to an epidemiologist at the University of South Florida. Edwin Michael, PhD, […]

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