UNIVERSITY OF SURREY A new study from the University of Surrey has found that among people aged 55 to 75 more frequent use of the internet was beneficial for mental health and quality of life under lockdown. Those who used the internet more, particularly for staying in touch with friends and family, were at lower...
Month: <span>April 2021</span>
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A good night’s sleep could do wonders for your sex life
THE NORTH AMERICAN MENOPAUSE SOCIETY (NAMS) CLEVELAND, Ohio (April 21, 2021)–The importance of getting a good night’s sleep cannot be overstated. Lack of sleep can lead to a number of health problems and affect a woman’s overall quality of life. A new study suggests that insufficient quality sleep also may lead to problems in the...
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Children who spend time in daylight are calmer
by Anne Lise Stranden, ScienceNordic Credit: CC0 Public Domain Children who spend a lot of time outdoors during the day display fewer symptoms of hyperactivity. A new study of kindergarten children show this to be a strong link. “The difference between the brightness of indoor and outdoor light is considerable,” says Vidar Sandsaunet Ulset, who is a psychologist...
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Anosmia, the loss of smell caused by COVID-19, doesn’t always go away quickly – but smell training may help
January 29, 2021 8.25am EST Editor’s note: Julie Walsh-Messinger is a clinical psychologist who studies the effects of long-term smell loss. Her research has focused on smell loss in people with serious and persistent mental illnesses, but since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, she has also studied smell loss caused by COVID-19. In this...
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Updated advice for safe COVID-19 vaccination in people with high-risk allergy histories
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL BOSTON – At the end of 2020, experts led by allergists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) examined all information related to possible allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccinations. Now the team has published updated insights based on their experience overseeing more than 65,000 employees who have become fully vaccinated since that time. The...
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Age is one of the biggest misconceptions about stroke
by From Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: CC0 Public Domain It’s National Stroke Awareness Month and one of the biggest misconceptions about stroke is that it only happens to the elderly. While age is one of the risk factors and your chance for a stroke increases with age, anyone can have a stroke. According to...
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Evidence of COVID-19 airborne transmission “overwhelming” say experts
By Rich Haridy April 18, 2021 A year into the COVID-19 pandemic and a growing number of scientists are calling for greater recognition of airborne transmission of the viruscrystaleyemedia/Depositphotos A new review article published in The Lancet has presented 10 key scientific reasons why SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is predominantly spread though the air. The...
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Under 30 and sexually active? It’s a good idea to get tested for chlamydia and gonorrhea
CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL Anyone sexually active under age 30 should be offered testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea, according to a new guideline from the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Chlamydia and gonorrhea are the most commonly reported sexually transmitted bacterial infections (STIs) in Canada and are treatable...
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Intellectual disability is rarely inherited — risk for younger siblings is low
UNIVERSITY OF HELSINKI The prevalence of intellectual disabilities, which means difficulties with learning and understanding new things, is roughly 1-2% in the population. People with a severe intellectual disability need help from others in daily activities throughout their lives. Such disabilities can be caused by genetic changes or external factors. According to estimates, roughly 2,500...
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Researchers find negative impact of junk food on kids’ skeletal development
by Hebrew University of Jerusalem Credit: Maliz Ong/public domain A team of researchers from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has proven the linkages between ultra-processed foods and reduced bone quality, unveiling the damage of these foods particularly for younger children in their developing years. The study, led by Professor Efrat Monsonego-Ornan and Dr. Janna Zaretsky from...