Aug 22, 2021 01:24 am UTC| Health
The current COVID-19 wave in the U.S. is mostly affecting unvaccinated Americans, who represent more than 95% of current cases of hospitalization and death. Given the average cost of a COVID-19 hospitalization in 2020...
Why I no longer think we should try to eliminate COVID – public health expert
Aug 22, 2021 01:18 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
Around the world, countries are having to strike a balance between COVID-19 cases and restrictions. In the UK and the US, daily new cases number in the thousands, but restrictions and limitations are being lifted. In...
Metabolism may not slow after 20 – so why do we still gain weight?
Aug 22, 2021 01:06 am UTC| Health
For a long time, it was believed that after the age of 20 your metabolism decreased dramatically making it harder to lose weight and keep in shape. But a recent study has shown our metabolism also known as energy...
Should we give up on COVID-zero? Until most of us are vaccinated, we can't live with the virus
Aug 22, 2021 01:04 am UTC| Health
Were currently in the midst of one of the most challenging times during the pandemic in Australia, and were all struggling. Frustration with the situation is at an all-time high and questions are being raised about all...
Sienna Revolutionizing The Nail Polish Industry By Going Green
Aug 19, 2021 05:52 am UTC| Health
Written by: James Carnell When you are painting your nails or shopping for nail polish, have you ever stopped to think about whats in the formula and how environmentally friendly the packaging is? Sienna has thought...
Could drinking 6 cups of coffee a day shrink your brain and increase dementia risk?
Aug 06, 2021 10:22 am UTC| Health
Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide. Many of us enjoy a cup in the morning to prime us for the day ahead, or reach for a cup later in the day to avert that mid-afternoon slump. But you may have seen...
How stress affects the body – and how practice can help athletes react better under pressure
Jul 18, 2021 10:41 am UTC| Health
It isnt easy being a professional athlete. Not only are the physical demands greater than most people could handle, athletes also face intense psychological pressure during competition. This is something 18-year-old...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
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