The do’s and don’ts of social interaction during a pandemic
Across the nation, Americans find themselves in varying degrees of social isolation as part of a coordinated effort to try to slow the spread...
Should I exercise during the coronavirus pandemic?
So here we are, perfecting our social distancing skills while schools, sports and other forms of social engagement are on indefinite hold, by a...
COVID-19 is here. How long will it last?
With COVID-19 case numbers climbing dramatically in the United States and millions of people sheltered in their homes to help quell the outbreak, many...
This drug may prevent obesity, liver damage caused by high-fat diet
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there are 4.5 million adults in the U.S. diagnosed with the liver disease...
Dropping blood pressure may predict frailty, falls in older people
Blood pressure that goes down when you stand up is associated with frailty and falls in older people, according to a new study that...
Is stress from COVID-19 upsetting your stomach? 7 tips to try to comfort yourself
The gastrointestinal system may be a victim of COVID-19 stress. Here, experts help to navigate those tummy troubles.
That stomachache you feel with each update...
Social distancing: 6 ways to help older adults change their routines
In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we’re all attempting to adapt to new routines and schedules as we adjust to our new...
Stress and poor sleep may increase your COVID-19 risk
In recent research, researchers have found that stress, loneliness, and lack of sleep are all factors that can weaken your immune system and increase...
Should you take melatonin supplements for good sleep?
Sleep is essential in the pursuit of a long, healthy life. While some of us are habitual in our sleep-wake schedules, a lot of...
Sleep-disordered breathing may harm the brain, increase Alzheimer’s disease risk
In a new study, researchers found that sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is linked to changes in the brain, including amyloid deposition in brain regions typically...
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The do’s and don’ts of social interaction during a pandemic
Across the nation, Americans find themselves in varying degrees of social isolation as part of a coordinated effort to try to slow the spread...
Should I exercise during the coronavirus pandemic?
So here we are, perfecting our social distancing skills while schools, sports and other forms of social engagement are on indefinite hold, by a...
How stress and loneliness could make you more likely to get COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that stress, loneliness and lack of sleep are all factors that can weaken the immune system and make...
Scientists tap unused energy source to power future smart sensor networks
The electricity that lights our homes and powers our appliances also creates small magnetic fields that are present all around us.
Scientists have developed a...
On Mars or Earth, biohybrid can turn CO2 into new products
If humans ever hope to colonize Mars, the settlers will need to manufacture on-planet a huge range of organic compounds, from fuels to drugs,...
Hubble Telescope finds best evidence for elusive mid-size black hole
New data from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have provided the strongest evidence yet for mid-sized black holes in the Universe.
Hubble confirms that this...