(HealthDay)—Promoting any emerging COVID-19 vaccine to a skeptical public could be tough. But a new survey finds vaccine uptake might rise if the shot is promoted by medical experts, not politicians, and if it’s been proven safe and effective through…
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This 21-Day Mini Band Challenge Will Fire Up Your Entire Body—No Gym Required
With most gyms still closed, people have been trying to find ways to get in their workouts (and maintain a regular fitness routine) at home. It's why many have resorted to building up their home gyms—but while dumbbells and yoga…
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Pandemic will cause 400,000 extra deaths in the US this year, study suggests
A staggering 400,000-plus excess deaths may occur in the U.S. by the end of the year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study suggests. That estimate includes people who died from COVID-19, as well as those who…
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Will a vaccine really be the silver bullet? Asks DR ELLIE CANNON
Will a vaccine really be the silver bullet we’re all praying for? Asks our GP columnist DR ELLIE CANNON who’s a guinea pig in the global trial The Government has played its hand, for the time being at least. After weeks…
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4 Out of 5 People With COVID-19 Will Develop Symptoms: Study
TUESDAY, Sept. 22, 2020 — Folks shrugging off the risk of COVID-19 because they don’t think the virus will do them much harm might want to think again. As many as four out of five people infected with the new…
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Ten minutes of massage or rest will help your body fight stress: study
Allowing yourself a few minutes of downtime significantly boosts mental and physical relaxation. Research by psychologists at the University of Konstanz observed higher levels of psychological and physiological relaxation in people after only ten minutes of receiving a massage. Even…
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England’s new contact tracing app fixes privacy problems—whether it will work is another matter
The UK government has begun a trial of its new, revamped COVID-19 contact-tracing app for England, after its previous attempt failed to work as required and raised concerns over privacy. Unlike the previous app, the new version stores information about…
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This New Subscription Vitamin & Supplements Service Will Change How You View Nutrition
Though many of us are open to the idea of starting a vitamin and supplements routine, we’re not entirely sure how to act on that instinct. Of course we’re interested in taking steps to become healthier. But the vitamin aisle…
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Coronavirus vaccines are coming, but when will they arrive?
Coronavirus vaccines are coming, offering hope for a world rocked by pandemic, but USC experts say how soon they’ll become available—and in what form—is not yet clear. Big pharma and government labs around the world are spending billions of dollars…
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How will dating change after coronavirus? Psychology offers some clues
The dating scene could be a confusing place in world where at least some social distancing seems likely for the foreseeable future. And while many people will have maintained or begun contact with romantic partners online during lockdown, video chats…
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