Long COVID: how lost connections between nerve cells in the brain may explain cognitive symptoms
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COVID vaccines don’t just benefit physical health – they improve mental health too
Dusan Petkovic/Shutterstock The considerable physical health benefits of COVID vaccines, in particular, the significantly reduced risk of serious illness, hospitalisation
Fermented foods and fibre may lower stress levels – new study
Foods such as kimchi are great to include in a psychobiotic diet. Nungning20/ Shutterstock When it comes to dealing with
Deprivation in childhood linked to impulsive behaviour in adulthood – new study
Inflation is running high around the globe, largely fuelled by Russia’s war in Ukraine and the COVID pandemic. As a
The unusual ways viruses and parasites use their cell membranes to spread – and how scientists are fighting back
Red onion skin cells seen through a microscope. Claudio Divizia/Shutterstock Cell membranes make up the exterior of all cells and
Anti-obesity strategy could be world leading – let’s not lose momentum
The new British prime minister, Rishi Sunak, has a lot to contend with at this time of economic uncertainty in
How To Get Stronger As You Age
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Seasonal depression: small things you can do every day to cope
Daylight is important, so try to get outside for a walk in the morning and afternoon. Dasha Petrenko/ Shutterstock Many
Four ways to support a friend or loved one with long COVID
Gajus/Shutterstock An estimated 2.3 million people in the UK are currently living with long COVID. The condition is most commonly
COVID vaccines: an annual booster like the flu shot could be the way forward
Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock By now more than 70% of the UK population have received a third COVID vaccination, or a booster.