Inside Health Is watching sport good for you?
Jul 23, 2024
Professor Damian Bailey and James explore the impact of watching sports on physiological responses, discussing increased heart rate and stress hormones. The podcast also covers the spread of dengue fever in Europe by Asian tiger mosquitoes and the potential risks during the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Additionally, they analyze the current Covid situation and factors influencing virus waves.
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Pandemic Preparedness Shortcomings
- The UK's pandemic preparedness focused heavily on influenza.
- This proved inadequate for COVID-19 due to key differences in vaccine and antiviral availability.
Dealing with Potential COVID-19
- Test yourself if unsure if your illness is COVID-19 or another virus.
- Isolate to avoid infecting others, especially vulnerable individuals.
Dengue Fever Risk at the Olympics
- The Asian tiger mosquito, which can transmit dengue, is spreading across Europe due to climate change.
- The Paris Olympics raised concerns about a potential dengue outbreak.