Tag: world health organization
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COVID-19 Caused 25% Increase in Anxiety and Depression, Says WHO
The past three years have been a whirlwind of emotions. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted our lives in so many different ways, so its effect on our mental health should really not be that surprising. In fact, a recent report from the leading global health regulatory body has revealed just how the pandemic has caused an…
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Why Air Pollution Matters To Our Longevity
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We Are Failing People With Dementia, Says World Health Organization
Over 50 million people worldwide are currently living with dementia, and according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), this number is set to rise to 78 million by 2030 and 139 million by 2050. Yet, that’s not even the bad news. The report revealed that only one in four countries currently has national…
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World TB Day: It’s Time To Act Now, says Dr Yashica Khalawan
On the 24th of March in 1882, Dr. Robert Koch announced that he had discovered the bacterium that causes TB. This discovery opened the way towards diagnosing as well as curing the disease. Almost 140 years later, TB still remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases out there. This year, the theme for World TB…
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Junk Food Blocker: Simple Feast Takes Aim At Unhealthy Food Ads Online
Copenhagen 23 November 2020: Simple Feast, a sustainable food company that delivers environmentally friendly meals across California and several Nordic countries, has launched a junk food blocker. The blocker takes aim at junk food by replacing ads with gifs of vegetables. The goal? To make people aware of the influence “Big Food” has through its…
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Coronavirus Weekly Update: Where Are We Now?
On the 31st of January, the World Health Organisation declared the coronavirus a global health emergency. Since that declaration, there have been a number of developments surrounding the disease. While there are pieces that provide a simplified round of and reports of the virus, this article is set to highlight all the major developments since…
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Want a Younger Brain? Just Take the Stairs – I’m Actually Not Kidding.
It’s no secret that if you want to keep your mind sharp, it’s worth making some time to workout. Yes, exercise won’t only give you a sexy body. It’ll help get you a sexy brain as well. In fact in one study done at the University of British Columbia, researchers found that regular aerobic exercise can actually boost the…