At this time there is no proven effective treatment for Covid-19. Historically, a viral pandemic has led doctors and scientists to focus on finding an effective anti-viral drug or an effective vaccine. Neither of these have been particularly fruitful. It seems this focus is not in the right place especially given the propensity for viral […]
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Staying fit during isolation – new online fitness programme Quarantrain launches today. Staff and students from the University of Nottingham are part of an international team of experts who are today (2 April) launching QuaranTrain – a student-led healthcare project to help provide information and resources to stay fit and well during periods of isolation. Covid-19 […]
Since 2016, Ocean Heroes has shared the thrill and wonder of surfing with over three thousand autistic children in Australia, enabling them to build self-belief in a supportive and fun environment. This fantastic organisation is thinking outside the box and taking the concept of surf therapy for autistic children to the next level. […]
New UK-wide appeal mobilises within days to bring support to NHS staff serving on the frontline of the COVID-19 crisis 25 March 2020 Family and friends of a London-based NHS doctor have inspired the launch of new fund which aims to deliver vital support to all NHS workers who are currently working to treat affected […]
Lisa50 is a dating app and website focused purely on single over 50s. If you’re over 50 and currently isolated or reducing your interaction with other people as a result of Coronavirus then Lisa50 is offering you free access. All the payment options have been turned off. Create an account, login, swap messages now and […]
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The Novel Coronavirus (covid 19) is a highly virulent virus. It has been originally identified in Wuhan in the Hubei province of China in January 2020. The virus is highly contagious and has been swift to spread across much of the World. To avoid the spread of this disease, the UK Government has stated that […]
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The Novel Coronavirus (covid 19) is a highly virulent virus, originally identified in Wuhan in the Hubei province of China in January 2020. The virus is highly contagious and has been swift to spread across much of the World. Most people go on to make a full recovery. However, for a minority of people it […]
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Talk of coronavirus is inescapable. It is dominating our media and because of this there are sometimes mixed messages. Government advice is constantly updating as the situation develops.The Novel Coronavirus (covid-19) is a highly virulent virus, originally located in Wuhan in the Hubei province of China. The virus has been swift to spread and has resulted […]
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The mantra ‘use it or lose it’ definitely applies to older people who take less exercise. ‘As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass at a steady rate, which is known as sarcopenia with ageing. But Even a short period spent in a sedentary lifestyle can dramatically increase this decline in muscle mass, metabolic health,’ […]
Opinions on working from home and antiquated perceptions of presenteeism could finally be changing as a result of coronavirus. Leadership expert, equality campaigner and author Hira Ali believes that the culture of presenteeism is rightly under the spotlight. Countries are going on lockdown to slow the spread of coronavirus while some schools in places such […]