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We all want to be calm, clear-headed and fit, but it can feel like you need to hire your own EA or quit your day job if you want to tick all of the recommended “wellness” boxes each day. There are only so many waking hours and fitting in all of that strength training, food […]
An estimated 19 million new cases of cancer were diagnosed worldwide in 2020, and almost 10 million people across the globe died of the disease. This week, researchers will explore how endothelin, an amino acid chain secreted by the endothelial cells that line the blood vessels, plays a role in cancer progression and lung disease […]
It IS safe to get Covid and flu vaccines at the same time: Scientists say people given two jabs in one-go still produce a strong immune response Study of 700 Britons revealed giving both injections in one visit was safe Jabs still produced strong immune response and only caused mild side effects Ministers already said […]
Peter Shaw knows all about the perils of salty winds and sandy soils and if he had to give one piece of advice for those new to gardening by the sea it would be to keep it simple. After 30 years living in Anglesea and almost as many making coastal gardens for a living, Shaw […]
Running can be a great way to get fit, but knowing how to run faster is no mean feat. There are different types of running that might appeal to you, such as cross-country, sprinting, or high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and each of these styles is associated with different speeds. Whichever form of running best suits […]
The day after my 80th birthday, which overflowed with good wishes, surprises and COVID-safe celebrations, I awoke feeling fulfilled and thinking that whatever happens going forward, I’m OK with it. My life has been rewarding, my bucket list is empty, my family is thriving, and if everything ends tomorrow, so be it. Not that I […]
Following the recent announcement by the Joint Committee of Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) that people who are immunosuppressed will be offered a third COVID-19 jab, a new clinical trial will begin at St George’s to determine whether a third dose of vaccine will improve the immune response for people in these groups. The trial will […]
Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind. For example, the tissue of aging human brains sometimes develops abnormal clumps of proteins that are the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. How can you protect your brain from these effects? Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found that older adults may benefit from […]
Allergic reactions to the new mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are rare, typically mild and treatable, and they should not deter people from becoming vaccinated, according to research from the Stanford University School of Medicine. The findings will be published online Sept. 17 in JAMA Network Open. “We wanted to understand the spectrum of allergies to the […]
Edinburgh experts who completed a comprehensive review of COVID-related research carried out by social scientists found it to be limited in depth and scope. Finding out what people know about testing—and how this influences attitudes and behaviors—is vital if programs are to be effective worldwide, researchers say. A team from the University’s School of Social […]