Boredom takes toll mentally and physically, study finds
Boredom comes and goes for us all—especially as we have isolated ourselves from one another for weeks now. But for
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New evidence that higher caffeine and urate levels are protective against Parkinson’s disease
Two purines, caffeine and urate, have been associated with a reduced risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD) in multiple study groups
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The darknet: A wild west for fake coronavirus ‘cures’? The reality is more complicated (and regulated)
The coronavirus pandemic has spawned reports of unregulated health products and fake cures being sold on the dark web. These
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Genetic study ties higher alcohol consumption to increased stroke and PAD risk
Higher alcohol consumption was shown to be associated with an increased risk of having a stroke or developing peripheral artery
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The opportunities for female leadership in health and technology
When it comes to the healthcare industry, women are still underrepresented in leadership positions. Although 65% of healthcare workers are
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Masks and distancing make it tough for the hard-of-hearing, but here’s how to help
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that all Americans wear face coverings when in public. Hospitals across
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Homemade masks made of silk and cotton may boost protection: study
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that people wear masks
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What coronavirus crisis means for blind and partially sighted people
If a well-meaning neighbour offered to do your lockdown shopping, would you be brave enough to ask for a bottle
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How could COVID-19 and the body’s immune response affect the brain?
Although the most immediately threatening symptoms of COVID-19 are respiratory, neuroscientists are intently studying the pandemic from the perspective of
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Five ways to support people with dementia and carers in COVID-19 lockdown
New guidance has been developed as part of a major project to support people with dementia and family carers who
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