Tag Archives: Brain

Roundup: New telehealth app for COVID-19 patients in India, Japanese firms’ initiative for brain health and more briefs

Indian telehealth app offers COVID-19 virtual consultations Indian digital health startup 5e Healthcare is now offering virtual consultations for COVID-19 patients through its mobile app. Its 5eCare app assists both asymptomatic and suspected COVID-19 patients in accessing remote care within 15 minutes of booking. Attending doctors are giving out digital prescriptions to their patients through… Read More »

‘Brain Fog’ Can Linger With Long-Haul COVID

MONDAY, May 24, 2021 – As researchers work to learn more about COVID-19 and so-called long-haulers, a new study suggests “brain fog” can persist and even worsen for those who were infected months before. Long-haulers continue to have symptoms long after their COVID diagnosis, and these symptoms can be mental as well as physical. “People… Read More »

The sensitive brain at rest

You know that raw overwhelm people have been reporting after months of a pandemic, compounded by economic issues and social unrest? Does fatigue and compulsive social media scrolling strike a familiar chord? Those brittle feelings offer us a glimpse into what regular life can be like for individuals with sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), a biological… Read More »

Obesity and Brain Shrinkage

Carrying excessive weight is bad for your heart, increases your risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, and might decrease your lifespan. But did you ever think that obesity could shrink your brain? Probably not, but according to new research, it may do just that—and potentially reduce your cognitive abilities as you get older. The study,… Read More »