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The ongoing destruction of forests for agricultural purposes and human occupancy can increase the likelihood of transmission of infectious disease from animals to humans.

Loss of smell and taste are possible symptoms of COVID-19 that can be used to help diagnose the disease at an early stage and distinguish it from the flu.

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Online health interventions involving mindfulness exercises and cognitive behavioral therapy are likely to be effective in helping people cope with psychological trauma related to COVID-19.

Smoking increases levels of a protein called ACE2 in the lungs, which makes cells more prone to infection by the virus that causes COVID-19. Quitting smoking reduces ACE2 levels.

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The death rate among symptomatic COVID-19 cases is estimated to be 1.3% in the United States, which is 13 times higher than the death rate associated with the seasonal flu.

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Adults living in urban neighborhoods with more vegetation and birds visible in the afternoon reported lower scores for depression, anxiety, and stress levels.

Adolescents with asthma were more likely to experience daily and nightly symptoms when their sleep was restricted to 6.5 hours per night.

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People who exercise have fewer days of poor mental health, especially if they exercise 3-5 times a week for 45 minutes. The greatest benefits are from team sports, cycling, and aerobic and gym activity.

Taking daily tub baths was associated with lower risk of heart disease and stroke in middle aged adults.

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Short-term sleep loss was associated with increased fat production and muscle breakdown, likely by altering metabolic processes in muscle and fat tissue.