Category: Health

Creatine supplements are popular among fitness enthusiasts. It’s no wonder, with research showing it may help improve strength and power, and support recovery between workouts. Given its many benefits, a team of researchers recently decided to investigate whether it could help people with long COVID. They specifically wanted to know whether creatine could help combat […]

Breathing is subconscious. We don’t have to think about it – it just happens. But when we exercise, many of us become more aware of it than we normally are – sometimes thinking about every breath we take. During low and moderate-intensity exercises (such as walking and cycling), the majority of us breathe in through […]

Smart users of social media protect themselves by deleting suspicious “friend requests” that might serve as a gateway to harmful content. In the same way, the body’s immune system decides whether to identify cellular “profiles” that seem dangerous. As immune cells patrol the body, they check out protein pieces called antigens that are generated […]

The Netflix documentary series, At Home With The Furys, provides a fascinating look at the day to day life of Tyson Fury, family man and heavyweight boxing world champion. A particular source of pride for Tyson is his heritage as a member of the Traveller community, his boxing moniker being “The Gypsy King”. Yet despite […]

Sitting and eating while communing with nature and hearing the chirping of birds is relaxing, but building the temporary structure can be dangerous – including falling off a ladder, getting hit by a hammer, electrocution, and fires during the Sukkot celebration.  The Jewish holiday of Sukkot reminds us of the booths in which the […]

The internet is teeming with intriguing riddles that prompt viewers to uncover hidden objects, solve complex questions, and tackle challenging exercises. Engaging in puzzles is an excellent way to stimulate the mind, enhance cognitive abilities, and refine critical thinking skills. Today’s puzzle comprises four exercises, with the final one yet to be solved. To […]

The synthetic opioid fentanyl is well known for the many lives it has claimed – mainly in the US, but elsewhere too. Now, a less well-known class of synthetic opioids called nitazenes is starting to crop up in overdose cases, on both sides of the Atlantic. Nitazenes have recently been the subject of a national […]

Glitches in our evolutionary development mean that 80% of four-year-olds get glue ear, a temporary loss of hearing. Many have costly and unnecessary surgery despite there being excellent non-surgical alternatives. Glue ear or secretory otitis media, to give it its medical name, is caused by a build up of fluid in the middle ear. It […]

Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism, devoted to atonement and repentance, also involves a 25-hour fast that poses a unique challenge for coffee aficionados. For those accustomed to several cups a day, abstaining from coffee on this day can lead to headaches and dizziness. While some opt to gradually reduce their caffeine intake […]

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the day that we ask for forgiveness for all our wrongdoings. It is the day on which we can get closest to God and also to ourselves, by self-reflection, a mindful practice that involves being present with ourselves and intentionally focusing our attention inward to examine our […]