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Joshua Shavit
Jul 14, 2022
Mindfulness meditation can reduce pain, research finds
For centuries, people have been using mindfulness meditation to try to relieve their pain, but how does it actually work?
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Joseph Shavit
Jul 14, 2022
Prunes can restore bone loss, research finds
New research provides evidence that prunes are a prebiotic food that reverses bone loss and helps restore bone health.
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Joshua Shavit
Jul 13, 2022
High-fat diet leads to anxiety, depression and Alzheimer's disease
Mice fed a high-fat diet for 30 weeks were considerably more likely to develop diabetes, face cognitive impairments, and develop depression
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Joseph Shavit
Jul 12, 2022
Green juice improves digestion and burns body fat, experts say
Visceral fat is often dubbed the ‘hidden' fat because it lies in the body's midsection, where it can't be touched or seen.
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Joseph Shavit
Jul 11, 2022
Shapeshifting microrobots can brush and floss teeth
The robotic microswarm could be particularly valuable for those who lack the manual dexterity to clean their teeth effectively themselves.
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Joshua Shavit
Jul 8, 2022
Remarkable new molecule discovered that can burn fat in the human body
Research groups around the world are therefore looking for substances that stimulate brown fat and thus increase fat burning.
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Joshua Shavit
Jul 7, 2022
80% of Americans have poor cardiovascular health -- here's what we can do about it
About 80% of people in the U.S. have low to moderate cardiovascular health based on the AHA’s new Life’s Essential 8™ checklist.
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Joshua Shavit
Jul 5, 2022
Team sports linked to fewer mental health difficulties for kids
Research on U.S. children and adolescents found that participation in a team sport is associated with fewer mental health difficulties.
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Joshua Shavit
Jun 29, 2022
Part of the brain that controls food intake discovered
The administration of autotaxin inhibitors can thereby significantly reduce both excessive food intake after fasting and obesity.
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Joshua Shavit
Jun 28, 2022
Dietary fibre can help with skin allergies, study finds
Monash University researchers found that microbial fermentation of dietary fibre in the gut can protect against allergic skin disease.
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Joshua Shavit
Jun 28, 2022
Exciting new treatment for HPV infections
Daily use of a mushroom extract supported the immune system in clearing human papillomavirus (HPV) infections, according to researchers
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Joseph Shavit
Jun 24, 2022
Eating fish protect our brains from air pollution, study finds
Two servings a week of baked or broiled fish or shellfish may provide enough omega-3 fatty acids to counteract the effects of air pollution
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Joseph Shavit
Jun 22, 2022
Vitamins, supplements are a ‘waste of money’ for most Americans
Scientists say for non-pregnant, otherwise healthy Americans, vitamins are a waste of money because there isn’t enough evidence they help.
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Joseph Shavit
Jun 10, 2022
Community support can make you healthier and help you lose weight
The study examined the feasibility and acceptability of a 12-week behavioral program for weight loss and improved cardiovascular health.
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Joseph Shavit
Jun 8, 2022
Bad dreams could be early warning of Parkinson’s disease
Older adults who start to experience bad dreams or nightmares could be exhibiting early signs of Parkinson’s disease, say researchers.
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Joseph Shavit
Jun 4, 2022
How will humans survive a global catastrophe?
One suggested way to save humankind in the event of a deadly pandemic or other extreme global catastrophe is establishing a safe refuge.
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Joseph Shavit
Jun 2, 2022
A ‘Goldilocks amount’ of time spent online could be good for teenagers’ wellbeing
New research from Trinity College has found further evidence of a relationship between online engagement and mental wellbeing in teenagers.
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Joseph Shavit
May 26, 2022
Self-powered fabric can help correct posture in real time
Posture is an important part of health. Prolonged poor posture, such as slouching or leaning to one side, can lead to pain and discomfort.
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Joseph Shavit
May 25, 2022
Digital dietician (IVAN) improves user's eating habits like a real nutritionist
A new program uses immersive virtual reality to fill the role of a digital dietitian may eventually be able to improve nutrition care.
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Joseph Shavit
May 20, 2022
If you stood like Superman or Wonder Woman, would you feel stronger?
Dominant or upright postures can help people feel - and maybe even behave - more confidently, according to a new study and analysis.
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