With COVID-19 vaccines currently in the final phase of study, you’ve probably been wondering how the FDA will decide if a vaccine is safe and effective. Based on the status of the Phase 3 trials currently underway, it is unlikely that the results of these trials will be available before November. But it is likely that not […] … learn more→
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Why is LDN gaining popularity among longevity enthusiasts?
Naltrexone is an opioid antagonist that was initially used to treat opioid and alcohol addiction. Low dose naltrexone (LDN — usually < 5 mg/day) has become popular as an off-label treatment for many autoimmune disorders throughout the past two decades. What is LDN? Low Dose Naltrexone is a strong antagonist of opioid receptors. LDN is […] … learn more→
Why every teacher needs to know about childhood trauma
Mental health issues among children are on the rise due to the impacts of the COVID pandemic, including lockdowns. Recent reports show there has been a 28% spike in calls to the phone counselling service Kids Helpline between March and July 2020 compared with the same period last year in Victoria, which is under stage 3 and 4 restrictions. […] … learn more→
How exercise can impact your memory and learning
What’s the secret to staying mentally sharp and physically fit well into old age? Well, as it turns out, exercise plays a huge role in this equation, especially if you want to be what renowned neuroscientist, Dr. Rhonda Patrick, calls a “super ager”. Science tells us that we start losing brain mass when we reach […] … learn more→
‘Lit therapy’ in the classroom: writing about trauma can be valuable, if done right
Some of my students have been assaulted. Others have been homeless, jobless or broke, some suffer from depression, anxiety or grief. Some fight addiction, cancer or for custody. Many are in pain and they want to write about it. Opening wounds in the classroom is messy and risky. Boundaries and intentions can feel blurred in […] … learn more→
2 hours of TV a day in late childhood linked to lower test scores later
Children aged 8 and 9 who watched more than two hours of TV a day or spent more than one hour a day on a computer had lower scores than their peers on reading and numeracy at ages 10 and 11, our study has found. Our results, published in PLOS ONE, were collected as part of […] … learn more→
Can you trust the insurance quotes that you get online?
Getting a quote for auto insurance has never been easier, now that most insurance companies offer online quote options. You can also use rate comparison websites that filter results from multiple companies within seconds. However, not all insurance policies are created equal. Just because the process is simple doesn’t mean you should jump on the […] … learn more→
Controlling children’s passwords is a flagrant breach of their privacy
Passwords, by definition, are secrets. We use them to identify ourselves to systems and gain authorized access to places that other people are denied access to. Every online account is an identity, but only if it is reserved for the exclusive use of its owner. But when it comes to the passwords of children, grown-ups […] … learn more→
5 Ways to help a friend in crisis
We all go through a personal crisis from time to time. Arguably, one of the worst things about a crisis is finding out people you considered friends, aren’t your friends. Don’t we all assume friends are supposed to be there for each other through the hard times? Bring each other ice cream? Watch bad romantic […] … learn more→
Let artificial intelligence sweep away the gloom
We’re all wondering what the future of higher education will look like. But I’ve glimpsed that future, and it’s bright. Higher education was already in crisis before Covid-19 arrived. Universities and colleges faced falling enrolments as students, questioning the value of expensive four-year degrees, turned increasingly to community colleges and online courses. Many schools scrambled […] … learn more→
