How to live longer: Matcha green tea turmeric smoothies are known to help boost longevity

 

Turmeric is also anti-inflammatory, used for pain relief, has antioxidant effects (which are good for the liver), improves brain function, plays a role in digestion, and so much more. 

One tablespoon of turmeric contains 26 percent of one’s daily manganese needs, 16 percent of iron needs, five percent of daily potassium and three percent of daily vitamin C. 

So together, the turmeric and green tea make this smoothie an antioxidant powerhouse.  Express

Arthritis treatment: The surprising Christmas treat that could ease your joint pain

It is said that ginger, in theory, could "reduce the activity of several chemical substances that promote joint inflammation". The charity cites three clinical trials which have noted the the beneficial effects ginger can in reducing pain and disability. Express

How to live longer: Cinnamon lowers risk of Alzheimer’s & heart disease to boost longevity

 There’s no denying that when it comes to living our lives, finding ways to make the most out of it in a healthy manner is a dream we aspire for. According to health experts, adding more cinnamon to your diet could make the dream a reality. Numerous studies have compared the powerful spice with cinnamon being the clear winner, even outranking ‘superfoods’ such as garlic and oregano. From diabetes control to protecting our cardiovascular health; cinnamon could be the cure for helping to boost longevity. Express

Strengthen your immune system against Covid with help of Vitamin D, zinc and pickles

 Boosting your own immunity makes sense, and studies show there is lots you can do. Some scientists believe it’s no ­accident that countries where cabbage and fermented ­vegetables, such as sauerkraut and kimchi, are popular, have reported lower coronavirus death rates.

“Nutrition may play a role in the immune defence against Covid and may explain some of the differences seen in Covid across Europe. I’ve now changed my diet, and it includes raw cabbage three times a week, sauerkraut once a week and pickled vegetables.”

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China Aims to Prove It Wrong.

•  China’s approach to keep Covid-19 at bay has helped restore confidence and allowed businesses to reopen. But it is a strategy steeped in authoritarianism. China has demonstrated that the way to open the economy is to first safeguard public health.China moved aggressively to stop the virus. The result: China’s economy is growing and life there is returning to a semblance of normal. Residents are once again flocking into malls, bars, concert halls and hair salons, while schools, subways and offices are crowded.
• China’s authoritarian government has the ability to act in a way that democracies that must be accountable to the public cannot. But it has demonstrated that the way to open the economy is to first safeguard public health. In China, a word from a superior can be heard immediately and implemented quickly,” “It’s the difference between individualism and collectivism.”
• Communist version of a highly managed, scientifically backed approach that has worked in South Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan and other democracies.
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Vitamin C could be the secret weapon in the fight against coronavirus

 VITAMIN C could be a key weapon in the fight against COVID-19, research reveals. A study of 54 intensive care patients with coronavirus carried out in China found there were 68 percent fewer deaths among those given high doses of the supplement through a drip, compared with those given a dummy dose. Express

Covid and vitamin D: What is vitamin D? How does a deficiency impact covid?

 

What is vitamin D?

Vitamin D helps to regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in your body.

This vitamin is needed to keep your bones, teeth and muscles healthy.

A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone deformities in children.

Bone pain caused by a lack of vitamin D is called osteomalacia in adults.

The body creates vitamin D from direct sunlight on the skin when outdoors.

However, during the winter months, people are unable to get sufficient levels of vitamin D from sunlight.

Instead, people can top up their vitamin D levels from a small number of food sources including:

• Oily fish such as salmon, sardines, herring and mackerel
• Red meat
• Liver
• Egg yolks
• Fortified foods

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The ‘effective’ natural supplement to protect against arthritis pain

 

Ginger may help to reduce some of your arthritis pain, according to the Arthritis Foundation.

It's a natural anti-inflammatory which has similar painkilling-properties as ibuprofen, it said.

Inflammation is a key cause of arthritis flare-ups, which is why ginger may be effective in relieving pain.

Both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis patients could benefit from taking ginger supplements, it added.

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Face masks that LIGHT UP under a scanner if you have coronavirus could be used to identify infected people in hospital waiting rooms and airports

Researchers from MIT and Harvard are working on adapting a technology first developed in 2016 to quickly and cheaply detect signs of the Zika virus.

• Sensors in masks are able to detect signs of the virus in saliva after three hours
• When they detect the virus the mask then emits a very faint fluorescent glow 
• This glow can then be picked up by cheap handheld scanners called fluorimeters
• Developers of the masks hope to have them ready for distribution at the end of the summer but say they have a small team so it may take longer than that . MIRROR
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How to live longer - the spice you should add to your shopping list to prevent early death

HOW to live longer: Prevent an early death by eating a healthy, balanced diet, and by doing regular exercise. But you could also increase your life expectancy, while also lowering your risk of cancer symptoms, by adding this spice to your daily routine. Adding more turmeric to your diet could protect against some types of cancer, experts revealed. EXPRESS

Coronavirus vaccine: UK scientists now hopeful of groundbreaking virus jab THIS summer

BRITISH experts have said they are on track to produce a coronavirus vaccine this summer, it was revealed yesterday. The team hopes to produce one million doses of the vaccine by September. The Cambridge-based drugs giant has said it could scale up to 100 million by the end of the year. Express

More evidence vitamin D can help against coronavirus: Study finds patients with a severe deficiency are TWICE as likely to die from COVID-19

• Patients with severe deficiency were twice as likely to experience complications
• This, the US researchers claim, includes a higher risk of dying from COVID-19
• Builds on research which linked low levels of vitamin D to a higher mortality rate.
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New 'test, track and trace' app CAN stop second winter coronavirus peak, claims Sir Patrick Vallance

A second peak of coronavirus cases can be avoided with the help of the NHS's new contact-tracing app. The 'test, track and trace' app works via Bluetooth and will alert people if they have been in close contact with someone who later fell ill with COVID-19. 

The Government is preparing to partially lift social distancing rules as part of an exit strategy to the lockdown which will be announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday. 

The app is a key part of the strategy. Sir Patrick said: 'If we do test, track and trace well and we keep the social distancing measures at the right level we should be able to avoid a second wave, so I'm at the more optimistic side.' 

However, the Government conceded that a series of problems had been found by the app's developers which needed to be fixed.  

TECH, TRACK AND TRACE NHS app launched that will ‘put easing coronavirus lockdown in hands of the public’

The app — called NHS Covid-19 — uses Bluetooth to log when another user’s smartphone has been nearby.

If a person develops symptoms, they tell the app and it helps immediately organise a test.

An anonymous alert is automatically sent to those the person has been near, urging users to self-isolate if necessary.

Brits on the Isle of Wight will be the first to get the new app to track the virus.

Antibody that prevents the COVID-19 virus from infecting living cells is identified by scientists - in a major step towards developing an effective treatment

•  Antibody found to block infection by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in cells
• The '47D11' antibody targets the 'spike protein' of the destructive coronavirus 
•  It could alter the 'course of infection' or protect an uninfected person exposed.
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Urgent probe into obesity link to Covid-19 deaths: Matt Hancock orders health officials to find why certain groups including the overweight, men and ethnic minorities are more likely to die

• Matt Hancock has ordered health officials to trawl through victim records
• He said it was too early to suggest weight was a factor but data suggests link
• Researchers warned that obesity increased the risk of dying by 37 per cent
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People with low levels of Vitamin D may be more likely to catch coronavirus and die from COVID-19 infection, study suggests

• Study compared average vitamin D levels in a country with coronavirus mortality
• Found a link showing low vitamin D levels are associated with a higher death rate
• Researchers 'believe they can advise vitamin D supplementation' to protect against the coronavirus 
• The research compared average levels of vitamin D across 20 European countries with COVID-19 infection rate and mortality. It revealed a convincing correlation where countries with low vitamin D levels were also the countries with highest mortality and COVID-19 infection rates.
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Oxford scientists develop accurate antibody kits that work in 20 minutes and could be producing one million a week by June

• Scientist breakthrough means Britons could take test to see if they have immunity from coronavirus by June
• The Government has ordered the production of 50million the new 'game-changing' COVID-19 devices  
• The tests, expected to cost £10, have been devised by scientists at Oxford and require blood from pin prick
• Britons could reliably test if they have developed immunity and then be allowed to return to work as normal
•  Everyone entering the UK will be forced to quarantine for a fortnight under plans being drawn up by the Government
•  Boris Johnson will go back to work in Downing Street tomorrow, having told aides that he is 'raring to go'
• Here’s how to help people impacted by Covid-19

Unable to sleep? The best ways you can trick yourself into dozing off

Ten million prescriptions for sleeping pills are written every year in England alone and a survey by Crampex has found that 86% of us suffer from sleep disturbance. And getting too little sleep can be bad for your health, leading to problems such as heart disease. But you can trick yourself to sleep by trying these expert natural tips.
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This Morning guest Dr Chris has recommended the three foods we should eat to help boost our immune systems during the coronavirus pandemic

 A doctor appeared on This Morning today and revealed the three foods we should be eating to help fight off coronavirus. Yoghurts, beans and bananas," he recommended.

He also advised the public get as much Vitamin D as possible to help our bodies get in the best condition. "Obviously these thing aren't going to stop you from getting [coronavirus] but it's good to boost your immune system and explained that 70% of it is in the gut. "Your immune system protects you against viruses and bacteria," he said.

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10 Benefits Of Bananas Which You Probably Didn’t Know About

CrfatSides has put together a list of 10 useful properties of this tropical fruit, and almost all depend on the ripeness of the banana. This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t eat some and choose others, just that the right degree of ripeness can have a better effect on your health.
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Can you take paracetamol for coronavirus?

For those managing their symptoms at home, the NHS advises to "drink plenty of water and take everyday painkillers, such as paracetamol to help with your symptoms."

Paracetamol is used to relieve pain and reduce fever, so can help alleviate some symptoms.

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Chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance suggested on Tuesday people should not take ibuprofen.

New York hospitals are treating coronavirus patients with high dosages of VITAMIN C after promising results from China

• Dr Andrew Weber says he has been immediately giving his intensive-care patients 1,500 milligrams of intravenous vitamin C
• The Long Island-based pulmonologist and critical-care specialist with Northwell Health says patients are given three to four doses a day 
• The regimen is based on experimental treatments that were done in China
• Jason Molinet, a spokesman for Northwell, says Vitamin C is being 'widely used' as a coronavirus treatment throughout the health system 
• A clinical trial into the effectiveness of intravenous vitamin C patients with coronavirus was conducted on February 14 at Zhongnan Hospital in Wuhan 

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Why you need to wash your fruit and vegetables with SOAP: Virologist confirms that COVID-19 can survive on fresh supermarket produce just like any other surface

• Timothy Newsome is an associate professor at the University of Sydney
• He specialises in infectious disease and viruses, so is interested in COVID-19
• Mr Newsome said that 'every surface is a hazard' and that includes fruit and veg
• He recommends washing your groceries with soap and water to reduce risk
• Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should you see a doctor?
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Spain has world's second highest tally of coronavirus deaths after seeing its biggest daily rise yet – 738 – to reach 3,434, overtaking China

• Spain reported 738 new deaths today, bringing the total from 2,696 to 3,434
• The figure is now higher than the 3,285 people who have died in mainland China
• Spain's total number of cases also rose by 20 per cent from 39,673 to 47,610 
• Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should you see a doctor?
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Best vitamins to boost your immune system

In order to boost your immune system you'll want to look for the gut boosting ingredients like vitamins A, C and D within products, as well as must have minerals zinc and magnesium to promote a healthy respiratory systems. Other vitamins are of course always welcome, but if you narrow it down to the top four, the task seems less daunting.
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Coronavirus: One patient in Italy dying 'every two minutes' as death toll hits 4,825

Coronavirus patients in Italy died at a rate of one every two minutes yesterday as the virus continues to ravage the country.

Sobering figures show 793 people lost their lives to Covid-19 in Italy on Saturday - equating to an average of 33 deaths per hour.

This marks the biggest increase in fatalities yet over a single 24-hour period.

The nation’s overall death toll is now 4,825, surpassing China, where the killer bug first originated in the city of Wuhan.

It comes as Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that Britain is only “two or three” weeks behind Italy on the spread of Covid-19.

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How to test eggs in water if you think they’ve gone off

To test the freshness of an egg using water you’ll need a bowl or a glass.

Fill it up with cold water and put your egg in there.

If the egg sinks to the bottom and lays flat on its side, it’s still fresh.

If it sinks and stands on one end at the bottom of the bowl or glass, it’s not fresh but it’s still edible

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What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

The most common symptoms of the coronavirus are:

• a dry, persistent cough
• a fever

If you experience these symptoms, you should immediately self-isolate yourself for seven days.

It is not necessary to call NHS 111 unless your symptoms get more severe.

Some patients have reported fatigue, headaches, shortness of breath and aches and pains. Sneezing is not a symptom of the coronavirus.
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Anyone for a pond scum smoothie? Packed with vitamins, protein and minerals, algae-flavoured products are set to take the health food market by storm... but the taste is awful!

• Farmed on ponds - mostly in Asia but also UK - algae is turned into powder, which manufacturers sprinkle into processed goods during production
• Blue-green layer that forms on still water is made up mostly of two key materials –  plant bacteria called spirulina and algae called chlorella
• Both grow quickly and easily, and have protein levels of up to 65 per cent.
• Innocent Smoothies released algae-based drink containing pond scum bacteria
• Aldi is marketing sweet potato soup sprinkled with algae to give a vitamin boost.
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Coronavirus's deadliest day yet: 97 people are killed in 24 hours in China, bringing global death toll to 910, smashing hopes that disease control measures were working

The death toll in mainland China rose by 97 on Sunday, taking the number of global fatalities to 910. Daylimail

Eating green bananas, climbing stairs on tiptoes, and brushing your teeth: 20 brilliant tricks guaranteed to take YEARS off your heart and bones

A team of experts have revealed their tips to transform your health concerns and how to tackle arthritis, bone and heart health. 

• Insomniacs were at a 27% higher risk of dementia and cognitive problems 
• Those who fell short of insomnia but got 'insufficient' sleep were at a 25% higher risk  
•  It's not exactly clear why poor sleep affects dementia risks, but scientists believe shut-eye may clear toxins from the brain 

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Older adults who have trouble sleeping at night may face a 25% higher risk of dementia, study finds

People who suffer insomnia are at a 27% higher risk of cognitive problems and dementia while those who simply get too little sleep are at 35% higher risk, Quingdao University research found. Dailymail