How to avoid mindless snacking if you’re working from home
By Liz Connor Aside from isolation and the lack of structure, diet can be one of the biggest challenges during the pandemic. When you’re spending...
Health
Plant of the Week: Major health claims for a very insignificant-looking plant
Name: Plantains. (Plantago major) Otherwise known as: Ripple grass; Waybread. Habitat: A perennial member of Plantaginaceae family, found in pastureland in Europe and Asia. It...
US prepares for first Covid-19 shots as another vaccine candidate emerges
U.S. officials prepared to begin inoculating Americans against the novel coronavirus by mid-December as another global drug company on Monday announced promising trial results toward...
CBD a ‘wonder cure’ is changing people’s lives
Can’t sleep? Anxious? Depressed? In pain? If you answered yes of any of these, chances are you’ve already heard of CBD, or cannabidiol. Derived directly...
Covid-19 reinfection unlikely for at least 6 months, study finds
People who’ve had COVID-19 are highly unlikely to contract it again for at least six months after the first infection, according to a British study...
WHO advises against Gilead’s remdesivir for all hospitalised Covid-19 patients
Gilead’s remdesivir is not recommended for patients hospitalised with COVID-19, regardless of how ill they are, as there is no evidence the drug improves survival...
Four common problems winter causes skin – and what to do about them
By Prudence Wade Adding to the pain of it being cold and dark, when winter rolls around, many of us start experiencing issues with our...
Plant of the Week: Plant associated with witchcraft called a cure all by Romans
Name: Vervain (Verbena officinalis) Otherwise known as: Holy Wort Habitat: A perennial member of the Verbenaceae and native to Europe, growing to about 1m in...
A daily stretching routine was the best habit I adopted during lockdown
By Prudence Wade I’m not very good at slowing down my brain. Any attempt to meditate ends up with me thinking about what I’m having...
Plant of the week: Source of biodiesel also used to maintain blood vessels
Name: Cutweed (Fucus vesiculosus) Otherwise known as: Black Tang Habitat: A perennial seaweed member of the Fucaceae family, growing up to 1m in estuaries and...
Russia says its Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine is 92% effective
Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is 92% effective at protecting people from COVID-19 according to interim trial results, the country’s sovereign wealth fund said on Wednesday,...
Easily navigable way to heal your gut
Sadly, more than a few of us can identify. Medical professionals are quick with their colonoscopies and endoscopies, and then, when nothing is found, fall...
Are you sabotaging your immune system?
By Liz Connor Winter always gets us thinking about doing our best to ward off bugs and colds – and this year, immunity is on...
Plant of the week: Roasted seeds of plant believed to promote longevity
Name: Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) Otherwise known as: Squash Habitat: An annual member of the Cucurbitaceae family, which takes on a trailing form with large, dark...
T-cell study adds to debate over duration of Covid-19 immunity
A small UK study has found that “cellular immunity” to the pandemic SARS-CoV-2 virus is present after six months in people who had mild or...
Why you should ensure you’re getting enough of the ‘sunshine vitamin’
By Lisa Salmon Vitamin D is known to play a vital role in a range of functions, and is key for keeping our bones, teeth...
Plant of the Week: Plant used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat skin problems and as aphrodisiac
Name: Palmarosa (Cymbopogon martinii) Otherwise known as: Turkish Geranium, Indian Rosha Habitat: A perennial member of the Graminaceae family resembling Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) and...
Colourful, stylish and comfortable: the makers of masks
STYLE AND SAFETY Zena Jisr of Nicosia-based DeZigns By Zee has been creating and sewing for years, making clothes and bags and selling worldwide. But...
Swap your first thing cup of coffee with healthier options
A growing body of research suggests drinking coffee as soon as you wake up is a bad idea for your body. The latest, a study...
Keen to keep up your running regime this winter?
By Abi Jackson Did getting outdoors to run help you cope with lockdown? You’re in good company… “Being able to get out running really helps...
