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Feeling more tired than usual during lockdown? Psychologists explain why?

Apr 15, 2020 06:00

The coronavirus pandemic has made people confused and uncertain, and given some a sense of trepidation. All these feelings can lead to poor sleep quality, which in turn can make people more tired and anxious. To break this cycle, exercise is a useful tool. Going for a walk or doing an online exercise class can make you feel physically tired but in the longer-term it will reduce feelings of fatigue as your sleep quality improves.
Global COVID-19 cases near 2mn mark, deaths close to 120K

Apr 14, 2020 07:42

At least 1,920,918 COVID-19 infections have been confirmed worldwide, and 119,686 people have died so far, with the United States leading all nations in both the number of cases and the death toll, followed by major Western European countries.
Iran launching largest plant for face masks in West Asia

Apr 13, 2020 10:02

Iran is launching the largest face mask plant in West Asia as authorities aim to exponentially increase production capacity for the protective gear in the time of a new coronavirus pandemic that has affected thousands of people in the country.
Climate change going to make health crises more frequent and worse

Apr 12, 2020 05:41

While the world is currently facing down the COVID-19 pandemic, until we address an even broader issue — climate change — we'll likely face additional pandemics for years to come. Scientists have long warned that climate change will impact not just our environment, but also our health by increasing rates of infectious disease.
Half a billion people likely plunge into poverty by COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 09, 2020 13:43

The new COVID-19 pandemic can push some half a billion people across the globe into poverty, Oxfam says, as the contagious disease is raging around the world, taking more lives and wreaking havoc on economies.
Excess dietary salt may weaken immunity against bacteria in kidneys

Apr 08, 2020 09:18

Research in mice and humans has found eating more than the recommended amount of salt disrupts the antibacterial function of a type of immune cell. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), nine out of 10 people in the US consume too much salt (sodium chloride).
IOC President Bach encourages everyone to stay strong

Apr 06, 2020 09:33

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach encouraged people to stay active, strong and healthy during the coronavirus crisis, before celebrating Tokyo 2020 as a festival of resilience and solidarity.
Latest on coronavirus pandemic: Over 1.2 million people now infected

Apr 05, 2020 08:28

Nearly 1,203,000 people are infected with the new coronavirus and more than 64,770 others have died of the disease caused by it around the world, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
Jobs destroyed worldwide as coronavirus sparks recession

Apr 05, 2020 04:15

The world’s workers are reeling from the initial shock of the coronavirus recession, with job losses and welfare claims around the globe already running into the millions recently. As the International Labour Organization warns of almost 25 million layoffs if the virus isn’t controlled, the cuts from Austria to the US reflect the deepest peacetime recession since the 1930s as economies are frozen to beat the pandemic.
Citizens at risk as anti-Asian racism surges in US

Apr 02, 2020 11:00

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, the virus of racism against ethnic Chinese and other Asians has been spreading across the US, the UK, Australia, Canada, France and elsewhere. In the United States, anti-Asian hate crimes have surged so much that during the March 27 phone call between US President Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, the Chinese president emphasized his hope that the US would protect the health and lives of the many Chinese international students in the country.