Temporary loss of smell, or anosmia, is the main neurological symptom and one of the earliest and most commonly reported indicators of COVID-19. Studies suggest it better predicts the disease than other well-known symptoms such as fever and cough, but the underlying mechanisms for loss of smell in patients with COVID-19 have been unclear. Now,… Read More »
n Health & Living, free with Monday’s Irish Independent, Norah Casey is evangelical about embracing exercise in middle age. We talk to a woman who was alerted to her skin cancer on a visit to the dental hygienist. We look at new research that shows the psychological advantages having a dog as a pet gives… Read More »
Warning: The following story contains spoilers for Peaky Blinders season 5. Season five of Peaky Blinders premiered almost two years after season four, but the season was well worth the wait. Season five included a shocking finale and a surprise return by a character that everyone thought was dead, and fans are eager to find… Read More »
What is activated charcoal, and why is it so beneficial? The difference between regular charcoal and activated charcoal is that activated charcoal has been treated with oxygen. According to HowStuffWorks, this process opens up millions of tiny pores between the carbon atoms, allowing the active charcoal to absorb odorous or colored substances from gases or liquids.… Read More »