The severe and devastating consequences of the coronavirus pandemic were undoubtedly made worse by a substantial lack of pandemic preparedness, with the exception of East and South East Asia, which had built up defenses after their experience with SARS in 2003. So it is crucial that governments begin to develop…
Ice baths: Are we doing it wrong?
Whilst ice baths are popular with many athletes to aid recovery, new research published in the scientific journal Sports Sciences for Health suggests that many people might not see the expected benefits because they’re not doing it correctly. The study, led by researchers from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan),…
Study: It is safe for people to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza at the same time
Research has found that it is safe for people to receive a flu vaccine at the same time as a COVID-19 vaccine. Reported side effects were mainly mild to moderate, and there were no negative impacts on the immune response produced by either vaccine when both were given on the…
What Does It Mean When Your Left Ear Hurts
Earaches are common for children and adults, with pain typically affecting one ear more than the other. If you’ve noticed that your left ear hurts, it’s important to determine the cause of the pain to ensure it’s being treated properly. Numerous possibilities exist in terms of what can create this…
Is it time to stop obsessing over Covid figures?
Is it time to stop obsessing over Covid figures? Statistics reveal virus is NOT the biggest killer – with heart disease, dementia and cancer each claiming four times as many lives in an average week last month In January, the online Covid dashboard attracted 76 million views in a single…
What It Means If You Are Destiny Number 7
Your watch tells you a lot more than when lunch hour’s ticking in; the numbers you encounter in your life can give you insight into your career, your purpose and relationships. Numerology is the mystical study of numbers that dates back to civilizations in Babylon, Greece, China and India, pioneered…
California Makes It Easier for Low-Income Residents to Get and Keep Free Health Coverage
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Getting clean drinking water cost Ignacio Padilla his health insurance. The World War II veteran needed to repay the loan for the water pump installed on his 1-acre property in rural Tulare County, the only source of water to his mobile home. He carefully socked away a…
What It Really Means When You Get A Dark Streak Under Your Fingernail
Your fingernails are handy tools that can be useful for scratching an itch or picking up food. But they can also be important indicators of our health. Paying close attention to the shape, texture, and color of your fingernails can mean the difference between catching a disease early and waiting…
What Does It Really Mean When Your Toes Itch?
What does it mean when you have itchy toes? Sure, we’ve all heard the whole “itchy feet” idiom that means you want to go traveling, or at least move on from some kind of situation in your life. Does an itchy toe count for this, or do toes have a…
What It Really Means When You Dream About Rainbows
If you recently dreamed about rainbows, you might just be wondering about the symbolic meaning behind it. In a dreamscape, rainbows come in all forms: a multicolored arch, a double rainbow, a glowing white path, or even a muted gray one. Moreover, many people are known to dream about rainbow-tinged…
What Does It Mean When Your Ear Itches?
Any itchy body part gets frustrating pretty quickly, but is there anything more annoying than an itchy ear in particular? Even a slight itch can be incredibly distracting, and it’s worse when you don’t know why it’s itching. It’s easy for our minds to travel to the worst possible conclusion,…