UK adults are now spending more than a quarter of their waking day online thanks to the coronavirus lockdown – the highest figure on record. People in the UK aged 18 and over spent an average of just over four hours a day online during lockdown, broadcast regulator Ofcom has revealed. The figures come from its … Read more
The easing of lockdown measures has split the UK into three groups based on their trust in the government and fear of coronavirus, a study has found. Researchers say those who support the government’s actions, or the ‘trusting’, and those who are critical – the ‘dissenting’, each make up 38 per cent of the population, … Read more
Outdoor socially distanced fitness classes with up to six adults at a time will be rolled out at David Lloyd health clubs this week. The chain said an expanded range of outdoor activities will be introduced at 50 of its fitness clubs in the UK over the coming days. Up to 90 classes – ranging … Read more
Smokers are less likely to test positive for the coronavirus, according to research that offers yet more evidence that the habit may be protective. Since the crisis spiralled out of control, researchers have seen unusually low rates of smokers with Covid-19 in hospitals – suggesting they rarely get severely ill. Now, for what is believed … Read more
Alcoholism is the most severe form of alcohol abuse and involves the inability to manage drinking habits. It is organised into three categories: mild, moderate and severe. Each category has various symptoms and can cause harmful side effects. If left untreated, any type of alcohol abuse can spiral out of control. Individuals struggling with alcoholism … Read more
Alcoholism is the most severe form of alcohol abuse and involves the inability to manage drinking habits. It is organised into three categories: mild, moderate and severe. Each category has various symptoms and can cause harmful side effects. If left untreated, any type of alcohol abuse can spiral out of control. Individuals struggling with alcoholism … Read more
By Joe Pinkstone for MailOnline, 14 May 2020 Scientists have found the first clear evidence that infection with coronavirus causes the Kawasaki-like inflammatory condition affecting children. A study of eight children admitted to a Birmingham hospital with the condition reveals they were infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus several weeks before showing symptoms. All of the … Read more
Children have half the chance of catching coronavirus as adults, leading British scientists have found. University College London researchers analysed 6,000 studies looking into the link between the viral disease and children. They found the risk of catching COVID-19 in children and teenagers was 56 per cent lower compared to adults over 20. The scientists … Read more
A review of the scientific evidence into the risks presented by re-opening schools amid the coronavirus crisis has concluded that doing so is unlikely to spread the disease among children or adults. The research, a systematic review of more than 47 separate studies, found that children are at a low risk of catching, spreading and suffering … Read more
Older adults who regularly do Sudoku or crosswords have sharper brains that are 10 YEARS younger, finds study University of Exeter and King’s College London carried out the research They analysed data from 19,000 participants who completed an online survey They were asked to report how frequently they engage in challenging puzzles And they undertook … Read more