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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

"Of course we could never have predicted how relevant this issue has become today, where we have enforced isolation in many care homes and selective isolation for many others which has resulted in feelings of loneliness," he said. "Our system really couldn't have come at a better time to try and reduce some of those issues." … [Read more...] about Talking robots could be used to combat loneliness and boost mental health in care homes

Stay active while social distancing. Exercise is a proven stress reducer. Focus on getting a good night's sleep. No one can remain calm when sleep deprived. Try and keep a regular routine. Establish a set time to rise, eat, exercise and sleep. Make lists of chores, errands and tasks and assign them to household members. If you don't have anyone in the home to help, reach out to a friend. Look for support groups and resources in your community or attend an event online. … [Read more...] about Parents and other caregivers are more stressed and in poorer health due to pandemic, report finds

Throughout the pandemic, experts have warned mixed public health messages have the potential to dampen efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19. In the U.S., the polarization of the pandemic has led to confusion among the public on a wide variety of topics, including schools reopening and mask wearing. In the U.K. on Wednesday, the government changed its policy on how many people could meet up socially as a result of an uptick in cases—one of many changes that have been made since the outbreak began. … [Read more...] about Sweden’s Public Health Director Explains Why Lack of Lockdown Was a Success

But even if these economic gains weren’t fragile, the case for further federal aid would remain robust — because the rightful purpose of such aid in the middle of a pandemic is to fortify public health not to prop up GDP. On Wednesday, America recorded another 1,044 COVID deaths. As the weather turns cold and bars reopen, that number threatens to rise. Thus, if we wish to minimize our nation’s needless suffering — whether from bereavement or bankruptcy or want of in-person instruction — Congress needs to send cash to states and small businesses, no matter how well the president’s portfolio is performing. … [Read more...] about Congress Must Bail Out Bars for Public Health’s Sake