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Drinking five cups of tea a day improves focus and reaction times in over-85s, study shows Older people who drink more than 5 cups of tea a day have better brain function Newcastle University study shows they have better focus and attention span They also demonstrated better ‘psychomotor’ skills including reaction speeds By Sophie Curtis For Mailonline Published: … Read more
OCD drug improves coronavirus symptoms by helping stop the body from attacking its own cells and tissues in ‘storms’ that can cause organ failure, study finds Fluvoxamine is a drug commonly used to treat patients with obsessive compulsive disorder or anxiety disorder Researchers gave half of a group of COVID-19 patients the medication for 15 … Read more
Eli Lilly & Co’s coronavirus antibody treatment can almost completely reduce viral loads in COVID-19 patients to zero and lowers the risk of hospitalization. Researchers found that mildly and moderately ill patients given a high dose of the antibody, LY-CoV555 (also known as bamlanivimab), had viral loads that were 3.4 times lower than those who … Read more
Do you have the maths genius gene? Version of just ONE gene you inherit from your parents increases brain size and improves numerical skill Experts from Germany studied the DNA and brains of 178 3–6-year-old children They compared this data with results of maths tests taken during the ages of 7–9 Variants in a growth … Read more
Do you have the maths genius gene? Version of just ONE gene you inherit from your parents increases brain size and improves numerical skill Experts from Germany studied the DNA and brains of 178 3–6-year-old children They compared this data with results of maths tests taken during the ages of 7–9 Variants in a growth … Read more
CBD DOES help the mind: Study finds that cannabidiol improves blood flow to parts of the brain associated with memory and decision-making Researchers gave 15 participants with no history of cannabis use 600 mg of CBD on different occasions for a week and then 600 mg of a placebo CBD (cannabidoil) is the main non-psychoactive ingredient … Read more
Children returning to school in September will trigger a devastating second wave of Covid-19 that could infect twice as many as the first unless the test and trace system drastically improves, a major study has claimed. Scientists said reopening schools in the UK would inevitably result in another crisis that peaks in December. But it … Read more
Helicopter parents should take a step back: Watching your toddler explore their world is good for your mental health, study shows ‘Respectful approach’ treats children as capable and independent humans Found hands-off approach makes parents more competent and less stressed Future research will see if the benefits to mental health are long term and how this approach … Read more
KFC tests 3D-printed CHICKEN NUGGETS – and could even produce wings and drumsticks with bones inside if the technology improves The fast-food chain announced partnership with a Russian biotech research firm Chicken cells and plant material will create authentic-tasting meat alternatives It comes as consumers seek out ethically and environmentally sourced produce By Raven Saunt … Read more
Spending just one hour lying on their stomachs improves hospitalized coronavirus patients’ oxygen levels and reduces their risk of needing a ventilator to breathe Researchers looked at 25 hospitalized coronavirus patients with low oxygen levels who were flipped onto their stomachs Doctors say this makes it easier for oxygen to reach the lungs One hour … Read more