New AI ‘smart’ cycling shorts equipped with sensors and wires that emit electrical currents into rider’s muscles to improve performance are unveiled by UK start-up The shorts come from PHD student Devon Lewis and his British start up Impulse Using electrical impulses, the shorts stimulate cyclists’ muscles while moving Mr Lewis had the inspiration for shorts … Read more
People are happier during lockdown when they turn off their screens and devices and get some fresh air, study shows Researchers monitored over 280 people in April to track their mood in lockdown They found that those who go outside more often had higher happiness levels There was also an improvement in happiness when people … Read more
Teaching people to think and talk about death in a more positive way could improve end-of-life health care, study claims Researchers surveyed 1,491 people for the language they use to describe death They then put them through an online course on positive death discussions People who are more positive about death view it as a … Read more
Boris Johnson has admitted the roll-out of coronavirus vaccines into care homes ‘needs to be stepped up’ after it emerged just one in 10 residents has been jabbed. The Prime Minister — who has pinned all his hopes on being able to vaccinate 13million people by mid-February — also revealed just 14 per cent of care … Read more
Planning to get fit in 2021? These popular smart scales measure ELEVEN body metrics to help improve your health By Zoe Griffin For Mailonline Published: 16:41 GMT, 29 December 2020 | Updated: 16:41 GMT, 29 December 2020 If you’re serious about improving your fitness in 2021 then you need to keep track of your progress. … Read more
What 300 years of smallpox epidemics in London can teach us about Covid-19: Infection with a small amount of virus can IMPROVE survival rates — and might be a beneficial side-effect of wearing masks Researchers from Canada analysed London death records from 1664–1930 This covered the introduction of health measures, variolation and vaccination The period … Read more
EXCLUSIVE: ‘I’m feeling sexier than ever’: Married At First Sight’s Sarah Roza reveals she’s lost an impressive 10 kilos after ‘taking the necessary steps’ to improve her health By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:04 GMT, 21 December 2020 | Updated: 01:19 GMT, 21 December 2020 She was part of Married At First … Read more
Baby deaths probe at Telford hospital finds ‘immediate and essential’ action is needed to improve maternity care across whole of England – as health minister slams NHS trust’s ‘shocking failings’ Inquiry into deaths and poor care allegations is looking at 1,800 families’ cases The independent review has identified seven ‘immediate and essential actions’ Senior midwife … Read more
Drinking a cup of coffee before working out could improve peak performance, study claims Researchers had habitual coffee drinkers have a cup before cycling three miles Some of the cyclists had a cup of coffee and others had a no caffeine placebo They found that those drinking coffee saw a small improvement in performance By … Read more
Concert goers often find their view blocked by the person in front of them who is trying to capture the perfect ‘Instagram moment’ with their phone. But experts say filming a live event, posting photos and video on platforms like Instagram and providing a running commentary on Twitter can actually improve the experience. US researchers examined … Read more