But new research suggests that deaths from the respiratory disorder among children and younger adults in England was more common in affluent areas. One possible explanation is that cleaner homes increase the risk of childhood allergies. Some scientists think a lack of early childhood exposure to germs increases the chance of allergic diseases and that […]
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Silicon Valley’s pay gap between women and men in tech is so wide it increases the national average
All over the country, women across various industries are fighting for equal pay, and the tech industry is no exception. According to data from Statista, the average pay gap in the tech industry for cities across the US is about 16%, meaning that on average, women in tech get paid about 16% less than their […]
Dementia: This common drug increases dementia risk by up to 60 percent
A DRUG that is widely used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder in the UK has been found to increase the risk of dementia by up to 60 percent by breaking down brain cells.
Why Strength Training for Runners Increases Performance (and Prevents Injury)
Most people turn to running when they are looking for an exercise that gets them outdoors, provides a mental escape, and packs a major load of health benefits to boot. Because running is already a full-body exercise with a heavy cardiovascular component, many athletes fail to look outside of it for additional training that compliments […]
Lonely WARNING: Feeling isolated increases risk of stroke or heart attack
LONELY or social isolated middle aged Britons twice as likely to have a stroke or heart attack, scientists have warned. Nearly one in ten of the 480,000 surveyed were found to be isolated and six per cent were found to be lonely.
Comcast increases Xfinity internet speeds across the northeast
If you’re an Xfinity internet customer in the northeast, it might be worth running a speed test. Comcast just announced that it’s bumping download speeds for internet users in a total of 14 northeastern states, from Maine down through Virginia. Each of the four internet tiers Xfinity offers will increase, though by how much will […]
Piles: This common cold symptom increases your chances of haemorrhoids – are you at risk?
PILES bleeding is one of the most common symptoms of haemorrhoids. You could be at risk of the condition if you have this common cold and winter illness.
High blood pressure WARNING: Dr Hilary claims cold weather increases risk of heart attacks
HIGH blood pressure symptoms could be triggered by cold weather and snow, Dr Hilary Jones claimed on ITV’s Lorraine. Heart attacks and other health hazards are more common in freezing temperatures, he said.
Anti-Semitism dramatically increases across US, says ADL
The US witnessed an unprecedented spike in anti-Semitism in 2017, according to the Anti-Defamation League, with vandalism and school incidents leading the list. Some of the incidents, however, were fake. There were almost 2000 anti-Semitic incidents reported across the US in 2017, including physical assaults, bomb threats, vandalism, and attacks on Jewish institutions, according to […]
Worried about getting older? Fear of ageing increases your risk of dementia
DEMENTIA symptoms include memory loss and confusion. You could prevent developing a neurodegenerative condition, including Alzheimer’s disease, by having a positive outlook on life, research has claimed.
