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Feb 28, 2022

Can you use massage for headache relief?

We all know the therapeutic benefits of a relaxing treatment, but as well as reducing stress levels, can you use massage for headache and migraine relief? According to Sally Chamness, massage therapist and owner of Phoenix Health and Wellness, headaches can be the symptom of many different things, from dehydration...

Feb 28, 2022

How to perform a trigger point massage

If you’re searching for relief from tight muscle knots, a trigger point massage could be just the solution. Targeting knots or ‘trigger points’ in your body, a trigger point massage helps to soothe tightness and relieve pain. Knots tend to form due to repetitive strain or overuse of particular muscles....

Feb 28, 2022

Scientists make yeast-free pizza dough that rises like the real thing

A materials scientist with a yeast allergy set out to make a yeast-free pizza dough that still rises like a classic Neapolitan pie. Now, in a new paper published March 22 in the journal Physics of Fluids, he and his colleagues report that they've succeeded in their quest — although...

Jan 31, 2022

How to do a squat with resistance bands

If you want to improve your glute and quad muscles, you may be wondering how to do a squat with resistance bands. This compound movement is one of the simplest and most effective exercises for your legs. Adding a resistance band to your squats will increase the intensity of the...

Jan 31, 2022

The risk of concussion lurks at the Super Bowl

An estimated 90 million to 100 million Americans will tune in to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday. Unlikely to be mentioned during the festivities is this sobering but significant side note: Athletes participating in collision sports are among those at highest risk for concussion. That risk is not limited...

Jan 31, 2022

A newborn died of Lassa fever in the UK, two other family members ill

A newborn baby in the U.K. died last week of Lassa fever — an acute viral illness that is endemic in parts of West Africa. Because the disease doesn't spread easily, however, the chances of a wider outbreak are low, health authorities said. The infant was one of three confirmed...

Jan 31, 2022

Is mouthwash necessary?

Mouthwash is something most of us have at home, but is mouthwash necessary? Where does it fit into your dental care routine and should you use mouthwash before or after brushing your teeth? Getting the most out of your dental hygiene routine is key to maintaining a healthy smile in...

Dec 31, 2021

Do dehumidifiers help with allergies?

Dehumidifiers can help improve air quality at home, but do dehumidifiers help with allergies? We do know that reducing humidity in our homes can significantly protect our health, including reducing asthma symptoms and irritation. It's also been observed that dehumidifiers help with snoring. Dehumidifiers achieve this by ensuring humidity levels...

Dec 31, 2021

Resistance bands leg workout ideas: Tone up with these four simple moves

Stuck for resistance bands leg workout ideas? We've got four great exercises to help you get the most out of this versatile bit of kit. So as long as you have some of the best resistance bands at home, you'll be able to nail your leg day workout. There are...

Oct 31, 2023

Science news this week: A virus' virus and Euclid's magnificent first photo

This week in science news, we discovered a virus that attached itself to another virus, saw the Euclid space telescope's magnificent first photos and learned of more orca attacks on boats. It's the season for viruses going around, but apparently viruses themselves also have to worry about catching something. In...

Oct 31, 2023

Science news this week: Supervolcanoes and a wooden satellite

This week in science news, we found four supervolcano megabeds, learned that the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way is spinning at near top speed, and debunked claims around tiny alien spherules discovered last year. Researchers discovered four massive supervolcano megabeds that had been resting at the...

Sep 30, 2023

Science news this week: False memories and swallowed seas

This week in science news we discovered a massive water reservoir hidden beneath the ocean floor, spotted the brain's 'tell' for false memories, and raised a margarita to the late Jimmy Buffett — in the shape of a tiny sea snail. The geological history of Earth is an ever-evolving story,...

Sep 30, 2023

Science news this week: Horned comet and a mystery blob

This week in science news we discovered a city-size comet that regrew horns after a volcanic eruption, gawked at gorgeous mummy portraits from 2,000 years ago and solved a mystery about why some people have more Neanderthal DNA than others. The solar system is a violent place, as evidenced by...

May 31, 2023

Does the giant blob of seaweed headed to Florida really contain 'flesh-eating' bacteria?

A massive seaweed blob packed with bacteria and plastic could be generating a pathogen storm in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, a new study has found. Some news outlets have said that some of the blob-borne bacteria may be a flesh-eating species known as Vibrio vulnificus, but experts told...

May 31, 2023

Pineapple in frozen fruit potentially exposed to Listeria, prompting wide recall

The fruit processing company Sunrise Growers Inc. has issued a voluntary recall after finding that pineapple in some of its products may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Wednesday (June 21). The...