Corona-crisis: what are we most afraid of? – Naturopathy Naturopathy Specialist Portal
The Fears of the Germans in the Corona-crisis A representative survey for a large insurance came to an amazing result. Apparently, most Germans regard the Corona-crisis, it is much more Worried about the economy, than the health. The results of…
Read MoreCoronavirus: What causes a ‘second wave’ of disease outbreak, and could we see this in Australia?
Following the emergence and rapid spread of COVID-19, several countries have succeeded in bringing local outbreaks under control. The most dramatic of these is China, where large scale restrictions on people’s movement appear to have halted domestic transmission. South Korea,…
Read MoreTips to prevent eye irritation while working on your laptop
Do not use your laptop in a dark room with only the light of the screen or it may add to the strain on the eyes. Most of us are spending hours on our laptops while working from home. This…
Read MoreACA has helped protect low-income patients from catastrophic spending for surgery
In the years after 2014, when the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplaces were established, low-income patients who underwent a surgical procedure saved an average of $601 in out-of-pocket spending and $968 in premium spending per year, compared to before…
Read MoreSpain sees daily drop in virus deaths, over 15,000 total
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Spain’s daily death toll from the coronavirus fell to 683 on Thursday, after rising for two days, the authorities said. The country, one of the worst hit by the pandemic, has now recorded 15,238 deaths from…
Read MoreResearchers call for more stringent measures, Could a Virus stop in two months
The measures of the Federal government to mitigate the pandemic impact. Would be Fatal now to loosen so again, researchers say. You sketch three scenarios for Germany. While the first countries have already dared to loosen its measures to contain…
Read MoreExercises that can help you fix bad posture
Many of us sit in front of a computer or at a desk for hours each day, and if we’re not careful our backs are usually howling at us. Slouching at your desk may seem relatively harmless but poor posture…
Read MoreExperts Say It's 'Not Sustainable' to Order All Exposed Healthcare Workers to Self-Quarantine
As the U.S. battles to limit the spread of the highly contagious new coronavirus, the number of health care workers ordered to self-quarantine because of potential exposure to an infected patient is rising at an exponential pace. In Vacaville, California,…
Read MorePromising advance in depression research
Depression is a common psychiatric disorder and one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Antidepressants are the first-line treatment for moderate to severe major depressive episodes. Despite their effectiveness, only 40% of patients respond to the first antidepressant they…
Read MoreStudy finds modifiable risk factors could play a role in Alzheimer’s disease
Amyloid is a key feature of Alzheimer’s disease, but the accumulation of these sticky proteins may not be the only risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study published this week. Other, modifiable risk factors, such as…
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