An opinion article in the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP) which claims “we’ve lost at least 133 children to Covid in the UK so far” has been shared on Facebook, and shared widely on Twitter, including by the Independent SAGE members Dr Kit Yates and Dr Zubaida Haque. A child’s death is a tragedy… Read More »
A video being shared on Facebook makes a number of claims about a recent study into how common a heart condition is in the general population, but the central claim is that this has only come about due to the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine. This is not true. The video’s speaker mentions two articles:… Read More »
Pixar’s movies have a satisfying, magical feel that makes them unique. Since the release of the first Toy Story, the Pixar creative team has a knack for birthing the most amazing characters the audience can’t help but love by going above and beyond with their character creation. They somehow have made us fall in love…… Read More »
Here are this week’s shower thoughts. 1-5 Shower Thoughts 1. You can tell how bad inflation has been over the years by how much money people steal in heist movies of their times. 2. It’s very convenient that every planet in Star Wars has the same force of gravity. 3. If Pokémon were real we’d…… Read More »
Ditching your commute to work from home might sound like the path to pure happiness. Yet, research shows that it’s not quite as pleasurable in practice. Gallup’s research on working from home stress conducted between April and September 2020 shows that almost a third of remote workers are stressed.[1] They’re so stressed, in fact, that… Read More »
Oh, those voices in our heads! You know the ones. They whisper words of judgment and doubt. They ask us, “Who do you think you are?” and “How could you possibly be so clueless?” They are masters at making us feel as if we’re just not good enough. And before we even realize it’s happening,… Read More »
It’s no secret that offices are prime sites for the spread of bacteria and viruses. In pre-Covid times, we’ve all experienced some bug going around the office once or twice in the cold season, only now the outcome from contracting one is more dangerous than ever. It’s our responsibility (and right) to follow preventive measures… Read More »
Are you an entrepreneur looking for tips to stay energized throughout the workweek? The key to having a purposeful day is starting your morning off with a strong routine, and having a good morning routine for entrepreneurs will increase your chances of success in the long run. Creating a ritual to be done before you… Read More »
Covid deaths climb to 534 in deadliest daily figure in 11 months The Evening Standard, 2 February 2022. 534 deaths recorded over 24 hours in highest rise for 11 months The Mirror, 2 February 2022. UK Covid deaths hit 11-month record high The Sun, 2 February 2022. Headlines in the Evening Standard and the Mirror… Read More »
