Tag: health

Dance Has Positive Effects on Depression: Study

Did you know that dancing has positive effects on depression? Studies have found that dancing can help improve mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote a positive self-image. So if you’re feeling down, why not give dancing a try? There are plenty of different types of dances to choose from, so you’re sure to find…


Can’t Get Your Teen Off the Couch?

Many parents understand the frustration of coming home from work to find their teens slumped on the couch with their eyes glued to their phones or the TV. This isn’t unusual, and dozens of studies have shown that physical activity levels decline during the teenage years. In Australia, less than 10 percent of older adolescents…


Gratitude: The Key to Being Satisfied

“The grass is always greener on the other side,” we’re told when a situation or season of life leaves us feeling discontent. Believing that someone else has it better or that better days are ahead of us, we strive to pursue greater opportunities or nicer things. If our circumstances were different, we would be happier….


NSW Nurses Renew Calls for Improved Staff-Patient Ratios

New South Wales nurses and midwives have renewed their calls for better safe staff-to-patient ratios, which they say have put a strain on hospital system in a confronting television commercial. However, with the state election just six months away, neither the New South Wales government nor the Labor opposition have responded so far to the call….


FDA Approves Bluebird Bio’s Gene Therapy for a Rare Neurological Disorder

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Bluebird bio’s gene therapy for the treatment of a rare neurological disorder, the company said late on Friday. “SKYSONA is the first FDA approved therapy shown to slow the progression of neurologic dysfunction in boys” with early, active Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD), the company said in a…


Exercising Before Breakfast May Provide Substantial Health Benefits – Study

A recent study done by the University of Bath shows that exercising before eating breakfast can have a significant positive impact on overall health. The study was conducted over a period of 6 weeks with 30 men classified as overweight or obese. During the study, researchers examined a group who ate breakfast before exercising, a…


FDA Just Fast-Tracked a Vaccine for Alzheimer’s

A vaccine that targets amyloid beta in the brain to treat Alzheimer’s disease has been granted fast-track designation by the FDA. STORY AT-A-GLANCE The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted fast-track designation to UB-311, a vaccine for Alzheimer’s disease made by biotechnology company Vaxxinity Aside from the potential problems that can arise when a vaccine…


Fix Your Liver: Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Is Surging in the U.S.

According to a recently-published study in the World Journal of Hepatology, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease – or NAFLD – has reached epidemic proportions worldwide. And the disease is particularly entrenched in the United States, with researchers estimating that up to 35 percent of American adults are affected. While mild forms of NAFLD may feature no symptoms, untreated NAFLD…


Affordable Dupes Test for 6 Most-Loved Skincare Products: Laneige, Tatcha, Farmacy, & More!

Who’s missed our affordable dupe roundups? Well, we’re back with another one! Fel & Ro apply each product side by side and put them to the ultimate test! Some dupes prove to be better than the originals. We’ll be testing Laneige Cream Skin, Tatcha Rice Wash, Farmacy Honey Mask, & more! Let us know if…


Why Does the Omicron Booster Contain the Wuhan Stain? No, It’s Not for Higher Protection

On August 31, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) amended the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine and the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to authorize the use of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines manufactured by both the companies as a single booster dose. These bivalent vaccines contain the mRNA components of both the…