New study suggests that too much TV really can rot your brain
WEBLiterally. Drawing on data spanning 20 years, he led a study published in the September issue of Brain Imaging and Behavior suggesting that greater amounts of TV viewing can lead to reduced amounts of cranial gray matter—home to the neurons that perform the bulk of our mental processing. "Prevailing scientific thought says preserving our ...
Does homework still have value? A Johns Hopkins education
WEBJan 17, 2024 · The necessity of homework has been a subject of debate since at least as far back as the 1890s, according to Joyce L. Epstein, co-director of the Center on School, Family, and Community Partnerships at Johns Hopkins University. "It's always been the case that parents, kids—and sometimes teachers, too—wonder if this is just busy work ...
A new look for your myJH portal | Hub - The Hub
WEBHub staff report. / Oct 1, 2020. The myJH portal has been reimagined from the ground up and now gives users an all-new experience when accessing crucial Johns Hopkins tools and information. And the portal's responsive design allows users to have a consistent experience across a multitude of device types. All users will migrate to this new ...
What is social distancing and how can it slow the spread of COVID …
WEBMar 13, 2020 · With COVID-19, the goal of social distancing right now is to slow down the outbreak in order to reduce the chance of infection among high-risk populations and to reduce the burden on health care systems and workers. Experts describe this as "flattening the curve," which generally refers to the potential success of social distancing measures to ...
This new interactive map lets you scroll through the universe
WEBNov 17, 2022 · A new map of the universe displays for the first time the span of the entire known cosmos with pinpoint accuracy and sweeping beauty. Created by Johns Hopkins University astronomers with data mined over two decades by the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, the map allows the public to experience data previously only accessible to scientists.. The interactive map, which depicts the actual position and ...
Yes, drinking more water may help you lose weight | Hub - The Hub
WEBJan 15, 2020 · The upshot: Water and weight loss. The science does show that drinking water may facilitate weight loss and encourage other positive health outcomes. "Water is critical in every cellular activity of our body from head to toe," Huggins says. "Staying hydrated helps the body run more efficiently and helps us feel better."
Have an ice day! | Hub - The Hub
WEBJan 19, 2022 · Have an ice day! After weeks of anticipation, the Johns Hopkins ice rink opened Tuesday to skaters and observers on the university's Homewood campus. The 6,000-square-foot rink, built atop the university's tennis courts, will operate through Feb. 27. The rink and rental skates are free for all participants, but advance reservations for 90 ...
A simple spray could keep COVID-19 away | Hub - The Hub
WEBJan 12, 2023 · A simple spray could keep COVID-19 away. Johns Hopkins engineers have developed a method to prevent harmful viruses from entering the lungs, blocking the spread of COVID-19 and influenza with a nasal spray. What if preventing respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 and influenza were as easy as a quick spritz of nasal spray every morning ...
What you need to know about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
WEBMar 3, 2021 · The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is a nonreplicating viral vector vaccine, a method with decades of research behind it. This vaccine uses adenovirus, a common cold virus that, when modified, is able to enter cells but can't make new virus particles. Researchers add the gene for the coronavirus spike protein—the protein on the surface of …
How long can the virus that causes COVID-19 live on surfaces?
WEBSamuel Volkin. / Mar 20, 2020. According to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can live in the air and on surfaces between several hours and several days. The study found that the virus is viable for up to 72 hours on plastics, 48 hours on stainless steel, 24 hours on ...
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