Archive: 19/03/2020

Greece says to shut remaining hotels to end-April

Greece's tourism ministry on Thursday said it had ordered a temporary shutdown until the end of April of full-time hotels to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Mar 19, 2020

Patients with type 2 diabetes belonging to online support groups have poorer health

Diabetes is a disease that affects people's lives more in the long term and requires emotional support and information. It is increasingly common for people with diabetes to participate in digital communities and seek help ...

Mar 19, 2020

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Eating more protein could help ward off atrial fibrillation in women

Women who ate slightly more than the recommended daily amount of protein were significantly less likely to develop atrial fibrillation (AFib), a dangerous heart rhythm disorder that can lead to stroke and heart failure, when ...

Mar 19, 2020

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Can coronavirus survive on your Apple Watch or Fitbit? Yes, experts say

When was the last time you disinfected your smartwatch?

Mar 19, 2020

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Step it up: Higher daily step counts linked with lower blood pressure

The smart watches seen on the wrists of roughly one in five Americans could be more than just a fun gimmick but a potentially useful research tool to track habitual physical activity levels. People who took more steps daily, ...

Mar 19, 2020

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Can stress trigger a second heart attack? Yes, new research suggests

Stress can be caused by financial woes, work pressures, relationship issues, illness or even natural disasters or health crises like the emerging coronavirus. For some people who survive a heart attack, it seems mental stress—as ...

Mar 19, 2020

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Older people are at more risk from COVID-19 because of how the immune system ages

The rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic is taking a particularly harsh toll on older people.

Mar 19, 2020

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Statins may protect against the heart harms of breast cancer therapies

Statins are widely used to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease and related deaths, but can they also help guard against heart damage caused by certain breast cancer therapies? New research being presented at the American ...

Mar 19, 2020

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Homeless people receive less treatment in hospitals for heart attacks, have higher readmission rates

Homelessness has become a social crisis and public health problem around the world, affecting people of all ages. Most homeless people are at a disadvantage with few resources, and may or may not have adequate health insurance. ...

Mar 19, 2020

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Fact vs. Fiction: COVID-19

Finding reliable, accurate information about the novel coronavirus COVID-19 is becoming more convoluted each day, especially when it comes to social media. With an overwhelming amount of information, it can be difficult to ...

Mar 19, 2020

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