Tag Archives: health

Why Aren’t We Promoting Health to Combat COVID?

It’s an unfortunate fact that health officials and pandemic response authorities, by and large, are completely ignoring the role a healthy lifestyle plays in the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing instead, almost exclusively, on the necessity for a vaccine. According to Reuters,1 the U.S. government is planning to launch an “overwhelming” COVID-19 vaccine campaign come November. An… Read More »

‘Being locked down has put a huge strain on the nation’s mental health’

Social distancing and managing ­community health is such a balancing act. What’s already obvious during this pandemic is the nation’s mental as well as ­physical health has come under ­worrying pressure. And several groups of people may be more vulnerable than others to the effects of the crisis – effects such as isolation, troubled family… Read More »

Can diet improve a person’s vaginal health?

Certain foods and drinks contain compounds that may improve vaginal health and symptoms of vaginal conditions. These include probiotics, prebiotics, and fermented food and beverages. The vagina uses natural secretions, immune defenses, and “good” bacteria to keep itself healthy. Eating a healthful, balanced diet might also further prevent infections and improve vaginal conditions. This article… Read More »

Mental health toll of the coronavirus pandemic is now becoming clear

By Adam Vaughan Many people are struggling with anxiety and depression during the covid-19 pandemicIsabel Infantes/EMPICS Entertai “Everything just went haywire. My moods were all over the place,” says Black actor and producer Dami Adeyeye, as he describes the perfect storm of living with his family under lockdown in the UK, watching police brutality in… Read More »