Coronavirus: Over-50s should be in isolation longer, says study

Keeping the over-50s in isolation longer and requiring people to prove their age when out and about is ‘the safest way out of lockdown’, researchers claim. A Warwick University study found that a ‘rolling age-release strategy’ was the best option to end the lockdown introduced to slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus. The strategy … Read more

Study shows one in three Britons working from home are no longer setting an alarm to wake up 

Leading Optometrist, Dhruvin Patel is a specialist in the impact of blue light on eye health – that is light produced by phone and computer screens.  Blue Light can make it harder to fall asleep and have an impact on the health of eyes Researchers say exposure to blue light could increase the risk of … Read more

People with Type 1 diabetes may no longer need to use finger-prick tests to check their blood sugar

The end of daily finger-prick tests for diabetics? AI heart monitor ‘can detect dangerously low blood sugar levels’ Scientists used artificial intelligence to detect low blood sugar levels Patients wore electrocardiogram (ECG) monitors 24 hours a day for two weeks Researchers trained a computer system to spot normal and low sugar levels   By Harry Howard … Read more

Demi Lovato admits she’s no longer friends with childhood pal Selena Gomez

Demi Lovato puts on a colorful display for the May issue of Harper’s Bazaar as she talks about her career comeback after almost two years. With a new album on the way, the singer and actress is ready for a fresh start after her near-fatal drug overdose 18 months ago, and looks the picture of … Read more

Act now if your home loan deal ends in three months as getting a new deal will take longer

Act now if your home loan deal ends in three months as getting a new deal will take longer amid coronavirus crisis Up to 44% of borrowers could be missing out on big savings by failing to switch They are likely to be on their provider’s standard variable rate But it will take longer to … Read more

How a jigsaw puzzle can make you richer and live years longer 

To avoid going stir crazy during lockdown, many are turning to the humble jigsaw puzzle. Such enthusiasts – technically known as dissectologists – appreciate that jigsaws do far more than offer a fun way to while away the time. They are also stress-busters that can keep the mind agile. According to a medical study conducted … Read more

Releasing young adults who no longer live with their parents could be the best route out of lockdown

Releasing 20–30 year-olds who no longer live with their parents could be the best route out of lockdown and avoid an ‘extraordinary recession’, experts suggested. This section of the population — unlike the older generations — is statistically less likely to die from coronavirus, or develop severe symptoms.  Like many countries, the UK is presently … Read more

California’s wildfire season is likely to be even longer and more damaging in the future, study says

California’s wildfire season is likely to be even longer and more destructive in the future as rainfall continues to decrease, new Stanford research finds The team analyzed regional thermometers and rainfall gauges since the 1980s They found the number of extreme fire weather days has more than doubled  Average temperatures have risen more than two … Read more