There’s a Weird Link Between Living Near Green Spaces And Risk of Stroke

Green areas give you more than just a place to stretch your legs – they can also affect your chances of suffering a stroke, according to a new study that linked having green spaces close by with a 16 percent reduction in stroke risk.   For the purposes of the research, the nearby green spaces … Read more

Do You Get Motion Sickness? This Might Explain Why, And What to Do About It

If you’re someone who suffers from motion sickness, travelling in many types of vehicles can be difficult thanks to a host of symptoms like dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea and even vomiting. But it’s not completely clear why some people can read and play games on their phone during a long drive while others spend the journey … Read more

Omega-3 supplements could reduce the number of premature births

South Australia has launched a world-first programme to reduce premature births by testing omega-3 levels during pregnancy and giving supplements when they are low Health 28 February 2022 By Alice Klein Omega-3 fish oil can be taken as daily supplements R_Szatkowski/Shutterstock Giving omega-3 supplements to pregnant women with low levels of this fatty acid could … Read more

Chewing Gum with GMO Could Reduce the Spread of COVID

A type of chewing gum mixed with a protein that is a gateway for infections with the novel coronavirus, or SARS-CoV-2, could serve as a low-cost way to help prevent its spread, a recent study suggests. The angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) protein, which is present on the surface of many human cells, can be mixed … Read more

Study of Over 1 Million People Reveals Heart Attacks Can Reduce Parkinson’s Risk

We know the devastating effects Parkinson’s disease can have, but scientists are still trying to figure out how it gets started and how to cure it. Some new research may have found helpful clues, linking having a heart attack with a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s later.   The drop in risk is around 20 … Read more

Professional Sports Leagues Need to Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

North American sports leagues have at best an inconsistent track record on sustainability; while they all offer some mix of elementary school environmentalism (tree planting, recycling, and preventing food waste), most bask in luxury on board hyperpolluting private planes traveling across the world. This behavior sends a mixed message. Emissions from air travel are the … Read more

Professional Sports Leagues Need to Reduce Their Carbon Footprints

North American sports leagues have at best an inconsistent track record on sustainability; while they all offer some mix of elementary school environmentalism (tree planting, recycling, and preventing food waste), most bask in luxury on board hyperpolluting private planes traveling across the world. This behavior sends a mixed message. Emissions from air travel are the … Read more

Just Two Simple Muscle Exercises Can Help Reduce Dizziness When Standing Up

Feeling dizzy or light-headed when standing is a common experience caused by a drop in blood pressure. When this blood pressure dip is very brief and rapid, and not tied to any other health problems, it’s referred to as initial orthostatic hypotension or IOH.   New research suggests some simple muscle exercises before or after standing … Read more

Vitamin D supplements really do reduce risk of autoimmune disease

It has long been suspected that vitamin D could help reduce the risk of developing an autoimmune disease, and now we have evidence this is the case – at least for people over 50 Health 26 January 2022 By Carissa Wong Vitamin D tablets Jochen Tack/Alamy Vitamin D supplements really do prevent people developing an … Read more