Housework linked to sharper memory and better falls protection in older adults

Findings independent of other types of regular physical activity Housework is linked to sharper memory, attention span, and better leg strength, and by extension, greater protection against falls, in older adults, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Open. The findings were independent of other regular recreational and workplace ...

Retest for covid-19 4+ weeks after symptoms first appear to curb infection risk, say researchers

Takes average of 30 days to clear virus from the body after first positive test Rate of false negative swab test results high in early convalescence Not yet known how infectious recovery phase is People who’ve had COVID-19 should be swab tested again 4 or more weeks after symptoms first ...

2020-09-03T09:19:27+00:003 September 2020|BMJ Open, Press release|
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