Month: November 2023

Any Activity – Even Sleeping – Is Better for Your Heart Than Sitting, New Research Shows

I read on SciTechDaily that a study conducted by UCL and the University of Sydney, part of the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting, and Sleep consortium, revealed that replacing sitting with just a few minutes of moderate exercise could significantly enhance heart health. The research, involving over 15,000 individuals, examined movement patterns throughout the day and […]

Why does COVID-19 cause brain fog? Scientists may finally have an answer

I read on National Geographic that researchers studying brain organoids (miniature brain tissues) infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, discovered that the virus not only spreads within neurons but also accelerates the destruction of synapses—connections between neurons crucial for communication. This finding sheds light on how COVID-19 may damage the nervous system, contributing […]

Hungary signals veto of Ukraine EU membership talks

I read on Aljazeera that Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban opposed Ukraine’s EU membership, stating Ukraine is unprepared. This comes after Brussels recommended talks, setting the stage for potential Hungarian opposition at the December EU meeting. Orban, known for complicating EU support for Ukraine, has refused weapons supply and threatened to veto financial aid. Hungary’s […]