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Investing in Modern Health: The Key to Boosting Employee Engagement and Productivity

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Investing in Modern Health: The Key to Boosting Employee Engagement and Productivity

Modern Health: Investing in Employee Mental Health In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure work environment, employee mental health has become a critical concern for employers. Companies that invest in modern health practices, such as mental health support and wellness programs, can benefit from higher employee engagement, improved productivity, and increased profits. What is Modern Health? Modern health … Read more

This is how Covid damages the heart

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This is how Covid damages the heart

Covid can cause damage to the heart at the cellular level that can lead to lasting problems including irregular heartbeats and heart failure, preliminary research suggests. The effects of Covid on the heart have been well documented, but a new study focuses on the microscopic changes thought to be caused by the virus. Researchers at … Read more

Infected during the first wave, they navigated COVID for a long time without a roadmap

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Infected during the first wave, they navigated COVID for a long time without a roadmap

CHICAGO, Feb 20 (Reuters) – When COVID-19 hit in 2020, Ghenya Grondin of Waltham, Massachusetts, was a postpartum doula – someone responsible for helping young couples through the first weeks of their newborn at home. Grondin, now 44, was infected with SARS-CoV-2 in mid-March that year – before there was testing, before social distancing or … Read more

An unexpected driver of biological aging

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An unexpected driver of biological aging

Mitochondrial abnormalities caused by rare genetic mutations lead to increased metabolism in human cells. While this helps with short-term survival, it comes at a high cost: a dramatic increase in the rate at which cells age. Hypermetabolism may also be a major reason why most cells deteriorate as everyone ages. The answer may lie in … Read more

best plants to grow alongside it |

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best plants to grow alongside it |

Planting garlic companions can help keep pests and diseases away from vegetables, fruits, and even flowers, including roses. Its pungent aroma actively repels many pests that can attack crops and produces a natural fungicide in the soil. Nearby plants can absorb it into their roots and protect them from fungal infections. Companion planting is a … Read more

New species of mosquito discovered in Kenya risks more infections and deaths

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New species of mosquito discovered in Kenya risks more infections and deaths

A new species of mosquito, which spreads malaria, has been discovered in the country. (File, Standard) Kenya stands to lose gains made in the fight against malaria after a new species of mosquito, which spreads the disease, was discovered in the country. The species – Anopheles Stephensi was discovered by researchers from the Kenya Medical … Read more

Mushroom extract dramatically improves brain cell growth in the lab: ScienceAlert

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Mushroom extract dramatically improves brain cell growth in the lab: ScienceAlert

Mushrooms have gained attention in recent years for their potential to help our brains grow and function. And no, we’re not just talking about psychedelics. Lion’s Mane Mushroom, on the other hand, has long been renowned for its various mental health benefits, with recent research supporting its potential to reduce the risk of depression or … Read more

A group of scientists proposes a new driver of Alzheimer’s disease: fructose : ScienceAlert

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A group of scientists proposes a new driver of Alzheimer’s disease: fructose : ScienceAlert

Alzheimer’s disease remains incurable, despite the best efforts of scientists and a number of recent discoveries. Researchers now have a new hypothesis about a possible driving force behind the disease: a type of sugar called fructose. Previous research has indicated that fructose in the brain helped our ancestors search for food. But the new paper … Read more

Survey finds 1 in 3 parents give fever medicine when not needed

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Survey finds 1 in 3 parents give fever medicine when not needed

CNN — Many parents quickly turn to fever medication when their children start showing signs of a fever, but pediatricians warn that this may not be necessary. According to a new national survey from CS Mott Children’s Hospital, 1 in 3 parents would give their children medication for a mild fever, defined as less than … Read more