TUESDAY, July 27, 2021 — COVID-19 cases in Britain have fallen for six days in a row, even though the government lifted all but a few social distancing restrictions last week. The shift has scientists scratching their heads, as many of them predicted a powerful surge in cases after the government reopened the country. The… Read More »
For many of us, summer means activity and exercise, often outdoors in the blazing sun. When you come right down to it, summer just isn’t summer without a bit of sweat. If you love to exercise in the summer, though, you’ll need to account for dehydration and muscle fatigue, both of which are exacerbated by… Read More »
Dive Brief: A new study of one the nation’s busiest public hospitals in the Western Journal of Medicine concluded that COVID-19 led to a massive drop-off in emergency department visits during the first few weeks of the pandemic. A second survey by researchers at The Commonwealth Fund found that COVID-19 also interfered with Medicare enrollees’ access… Read More »
Michael Casey, a man from Co. Clare, is aiming to raise 10,000 euro for ISPCC Childline by April. Michael Casey, who is a carer in a day centre for over 65s, is on day 78 of his 100 day pull-up challenge for ISPCC Childline. Childline was taking on average of 800 calls a day pre-pandemic,… Read More »
While the most common signs of coronavirus are a dry cough, fever, and shortness of breath, a new study has found a new, lingering symptom that can last five months after infection. It is dubbed “COVID toes” and it is when the body part turns purple from the disease. The skin condition typically develops within… Read More »
Article content continued University of Regina psychology professor Dr. Gordon Asmundson: “The psychological footprint of the pandemic is likely as big, if not bigger, than the medical footprint.” Photo by Brandon Harder/Postmedia/File Psychotherapy, now more accessible than ever via virtual care, can help people cope with abnormal stressors, Frances says. What he doesn’t support is… Read More »