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“This study shows that the simple dietary strategy of swapping almonds for typical snacks may bolster resilience to the adverse cardiovascular effects of mental stress by improving regulation of heart rate,” Wendy Hall, co-principal investigator from the King’s College London. … [Read more...] about Almonds may help promote heart health, says study

"However, over recent years we have all had multiple challenges as citizens as to what role technology can play, and it is absolutely right that we are looking at all aspects of technological development and understanding when it is appropriate for them to be used in care," Rayner added. "We need to ensure that care, and people who use care, are at the forefront of tech developers minds and, wherever possible, those receiving care are actively engaged in shaping that technological future." … [Read more...] about Talking robots could be used to combat loneliness and boost mental health in care homes

Some 57% of all caregivers reported clinically significant levels of stress, anxiety or depression and many are turning to unhealthy behaviors to cope, according to the 2020 Archangels National Caregiver Survey, a separate report done in collaboration with BCBS. … [Read more...] about Parents and other caregivers are more stressed and in poorer health due to pandemic, report finds

Järhult said people were actively following daily updates and taking responsibility for minimizing the spread, such as limiting social contact and meeting with others at a safe distance. "Public awareness and responsibility was clearly visible—and audible—people of all ages and settings were engaged in discussions and thoughts on the chosen strategy. The possible number of non-clinical infections and immunity among the lower age-groups was debated. Pros as well as cons to the chosen strategy were transparently broadcasted in the media." … [Read more...] about Sweden’s Public Health Director Explains Why Lack of Lockdown Was a Success

… Saving bars and other indoor businesses while keeping them at least partly closed would likely require a focused national strategy and a large infusion of aid. Such relief may be especially important now, because the coming winter cold is likely to put new pressure on public health and owners’ bottom lines by making it harder to eat, drink and gather outside…In New Jersey, where cases currently are low, Gov. Phil Murphy is reopening indoor bars and restaurants at partial capacity even as he cautions that there’s “no question” that diners are better off staying outside. Part of the reason: Businesses may not survive otherwise, especially small establishments without reserves of corporate cash to draw on. … [Read more...] about Congress Must Bail Out Bars for Public Health’s Sake

While Atlas denied the Washington Post report, he seemed to make the same suggestion on a talk show in April: “We can allow a lot of people to get infected,” Atlas said. “Those who are not at risk to die or have a serious hospital-requiring illness, we should be fine with letting them get infected, generating immunity on their own, and the more immunity in the community, the better we can eradicate the threat of the virus.” … [Read more...] about Scott Atlas, pandemic adviser to Trump, slammed by Stanford health experts