Daily Archives: September 1, 2020

COVID-19 pandemic impacts eating disorder symptoms

The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted 9 out of 10 patients with eating disorders, scientists at Northumbria University, UK, noted. In the early stages of the pandemic in the UK, Dr. Dawn Branley-Bell and Dr. Catherine Talbot surveyed people in the country who were experiencing or recovering from eating disorders at the time of the…

Vitamin C may help prevent age-related muscle loss, research claims

Vitamin C may be the key to improving muscle health in old age, said researchers at the University of East Anglia. According to Medical Express, scientists have found that older adults who consume a lot of vitamin C – from citrus fruits, berries, and vegetables – have more skeletal muscle mass. Usually, with age, a…