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Ten reasons now is a great time to start cycling
There are many reasons you might want to think about cycling for commuting or other transport when the coronavirus lockdown starts to ease, particularly if you live in a city.
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Vitamin D levels appear to play role in COVID-19 mortality rates
Patients with severe deficiency are twice as likely to experience major complications.
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For better migraine treatment, try adding some downward dogs
Adding yoga to your regularly prescribed migraine treatment may be better than medication alone, according to a new study.
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More berries, apples and tea may have protective benefits against Alzheimer’s
Older adults with low intake of foods and drinks containing flavonoids, such as berries, apples, and tea, were more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and related dementias over 20 years, compared with people who consumed more of those items, according to a new study.
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The good news files: joy and silver linings in the coronavirus pandemic
Positive news stories you may have missed in April
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WHO guidance helps detect iron deficiency and protect brain development
Detecting iron deficiency early during pregnancy and in young children is crucial. Iron deficiency in children under two years of age can have significant and irreversible effects on brain development.
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Who likes to be alone? Not introverts, according to a new paper on personality and the experience of solitude
Why do some people go to great lengths to have the chance to spend time by themselves, while others find solitude painful and forever crave company?
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Is the Ketogenic Diet Effective for Women?
The ketogenic diet is a popular very low carb, high fat diet favored by many people for its ability to promote quick weight loss.
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Mediterranean diet may help preserve cognitive function
According to a recent analysis of data from two major eye disease studies, adherence to the Mediterranean diet – high in vegetables, whole grains, fish, and olive oil – correlates with higher cognitive function.
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Effects of 5G wireless communication on human health
The fifth generation of telecommunications technologies, 5G, is fundamental to achieving a European gigabit society by 2025.
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The Health Creation approach to Coronavirus
Today I want to share with you my thoughts on how to deal positively with the Coronavirus pandemic. There are four attachments that you can download through the links below – do please feel free to share these with others.
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WHO and Global Citizen announce: ‘One World: Together at home’ Global Special to support healthcare workers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic
Geneva/New York - International advocacy organization Global Citizen and the World Health Organization today announced the One World: Together At Home - a globally televised and streamed special in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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