Natural compounds found in apples can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, scientists say. High concentrations of compounds in apples and other plants, known as phytonutrients, stimulate the creation of neurons, in a process called neurogenesis. Neurons are highly excitable cell that transmits information to parts of the body via electrical … Read more
Facebook will scale back ALL political content in US news feeds – including posts from family and friends – in coming weeks to ‘turn down the temperature’ Facebook will start scaling back all political content in its News Feed for some users over the next few months The company said on Wednesday it would temporarily … Read more
Facebook will scale back ALL political content in US news feeds – including posts from family and friends – in coming weeks to ‘turn down the temperature’ Facebook will start scaling back all political content in its News Feed for some users over the next few months The company said on Wednesday it would temporarily … Read more
I’ve had shingles for six weeks. It’s no longer contagious but is very painful. My doctor has prescribed medications but they all make me sick. Is there anything that can reduce the nerve pain? Jenny Johnson, Chesterfield, Derbyshire How miserable for you to be suffering still with nerve pain. But fortunately, it is treatable. Long-term … Read more
Home, car and travel cover: How lockdown can help to reduce your insurance bills Changes to the way we travel and work affect our insurance requirements When applying for car insurance, rethink how many miles you are likely to drive With home insurance, you could think of buying accidental damage as an add-on By Rachel … Read more
While travelling the world doing research for my new book, I realised something rather extraordinary. Nearly everyone understands the importance of brain health, but few people have any idea how to make their brains healthier, or that achieving such a goal is even possible. Most people seem to believe this mysterious organ encased in bone … Read more
Lenders are beginning to reduce interest rates on 10 per cent deposit mortgages, as more products return to the market. This week, Metro Bank cut the rate for its 90 per cent loan-to-value, five-year fixed rate mortgages by 0.4 percentage points. New mortgages are now being offered at 3.59 per cent, while those looking to … Read more
Experts have revealed their tips for sharing a car or taxi during the coronavirus pandemic, in order to reduce the risk of infection. Sharing a car with someone who is not from your household or support bubble is not currently permitted under UK government guidelines, but there are exceptions. If car sharing is undertaken for an … Read more
The human brain is a highly sensitive receiver which takes in millions of stimuli every day, but its ability to process this constant barrage of information varies from person to person. You might be the sort who finds yourself easily crushed by world events and struggling under the privations of yet another lockdown, or you … Read more
Cannabis extracts may reduce the risk of dying from Covid-19 by stopping the immune system attacking itself Canadian researchers tested seven cannabis extracts on cytokine levels Cytokines are produced naturally by the immune system in response to infection But in Covid-19 patients their immune system makes too many cytokines This so-called ‘cytokine storm’ can be fatal and … Read more