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![Simply and quickly detect gluten in food using a cellphone](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_4d8aa0bfd5154ddda05ae5613379df59~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_4d8aa0bfd5154ddda05ae5613379df59~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
May 17, 2022
Simply and quickly detect gluten in food using a cellphone
The system designed by the UPV team is a color test in which the change of color—in this case, turning red—indicates the presence of gluten
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![These vegetables combat air pollution's effects on the body](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_eae7d116df79488b9ad504168078e587~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_eae7d116df79488b9ad504168078e587~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
May 16, 2022
These vegetables combat air pollution's effects on the body
You can mitigate the effect of air pollutants in our bodies by increasing daily intake of vegetables such as celery, parsnips and carrots.
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![Strange dreams might help your brain learn better, study finds](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_18f0917bfad345df8ddd7cfae35668b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_18f0917bfad345df8ddd7cfae35668b2~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
May 16, 2022
Strange dreams might help your brain learn better, study finds
During sleep, we commonly experience two types of sleep phases, alternating one after the other: non-REM sleep and REM sleep.
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![Walking will help you sleep better, study finds](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_ff9ec26e359b4e2b886e5c91ac57dd9a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_ff9ec26e359b4e2b886e5c91ac57dd9a~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
May 15, 2022
Walking will help you sleep better, study finds
New research shows that middle-aged adults who took more steps over four weeks reported better sleep than less-active people.
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![Community support can make you healthier — and help you lose weight](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_7c715ea8d71b48a7bec6e2f4fdfe563a~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_7c715ea8d71b48a7bec6e2f4fdfe563a~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
May 12, 2022
Community support can make you healthier — and help you lose weight
Research study suggests that weight gain can be prevented and perhaps reversed with the help and support of a person's community.
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![Tiny work-out monitor tracks blood sugar levels and several other health stats in real-time](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_5e00c86a2bfa412d8f3f1d677157e3fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_5e00c86a2bfa412d8f3f1d677157e3fd~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
May 11, 2022
Tiny work-out monitor tracks blood sugar levels and several other health stats in real-time
Imagine being able to measure your blood sugar levels, know if you’ve had too much to drink, and track your muscle fatigue during a workout.
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![“New and improved” supermarkets trim childhood obesity](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_7fd0d7bf484f43358c76a9776ed1fd32~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_7fd0d7bf484f43358c76a9776ed1fd32~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
May 10, 2022
“New and improved” supermarkets trim childhood obesity
Access to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City’s poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity.
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![Study shows significant benefits of exercise on fatty liver disease](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_e866808d5eb741afb4c6d5fa6b25b150~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_e866808d5eb741afb4c6d5fa6b25b150~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
May 4, 2022
Study shows significant benefits of exercise on fatty liver disease
Exercise supports the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by impacting on several metabolic pathways in the body, study finds.
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![The amazing benefits from three seconds of weightlifting a day](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_522eda371f71400c9be4d5d836ce92f5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_522eda371f71400c9be4d5d836ce92f5~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
May 3, 2022
The amazing benefits from three seconds of weightlifting a day
Lifting weights for as little as three seconds a day can have a positive impact on muscle strength, a new study from ECU has discovered.
![Smartphone-powered microchip powers at-home medical diagnostic testing](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_be0953f76bf9487586110d6fb237856a~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/95ac29_be0953f76bf9487586110d6fb237856a~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
May 3, 2022
Smartphone-powered microchip powers at-home medical diagnostic testing
Research team has developed a new microfluidic chip for diagnosing diseases that can be powered wirelessly by a smartphone.
![New mobile app helps reduce lower back pain](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e914e2_fdab04c2dc65468c8f81e51c11a51434~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_95,enc_auto/e914e2_fdab04c2dc65468c8f81e51c11a51434~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
May 2, 2022
New mobile app helps reduce lower back pain
Back problems are among the most common causes of sick leave. Worldwide, back pain is the most common cause of disability.
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![Breathing exercise lowers blood pressure as much as drugs or aerobic exercise](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_3d9a88eb08474030ad80a9e069f79fb9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_3d9a88eb08474030ad80a9e069f79fb9~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
May 2, 2022
Breathing exercise lowers blood pressure as much as drugs or aerobic exercise
Working out just five minutes daily via a practice described as “strength training for your breathing muscles” lowers blood pressure.
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![How to reduce loneliness: Meaningful activities can improve health, well-being](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_9b63b47f5ec74b70b7cf7d4ecf16222d~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_9b63b47f5ec74b70b7cf7d4ecf16222d~mv2.webp)
Joshua Shavit
Apr 19, 2022
How to reduce loneliness: Meaningful activities can improve health, well-being
Free time is sometimes idealized, but research shows free time can sometimes be unhealthy by increasing loneliness.
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!['Promising evidence' that osteopathy may relieve musculoskeletal pain](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_7d50ed6fa036458bba6264f15363bad7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_7d50ed6fa036458bba6264f15363bad7~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Apr 14, 2022
'Promising evidence' that osteopathy may relieve musculoskeletal pain
Osteopathy is based on the principle that the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of a person’s body are intertwined.
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![3D printing smart clothes with a new, flexible, liquid metal microgel ink](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_8813f889823a48b9a8a0c1681a8eb5ad~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_8813f889823a48b9a8a0c1681a8eb5ad~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Apr 14, 2022
3D printing smart clothes with a new, flexible, liquid metal microgel ink
In the future, smart clothing might monitor our posture, communicate with smartphones and manage our body temperature.
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![The secret to staying young: The power of life long exercise to keep muscles healthy](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_9164a342814c4f03a8c45b467c46f278~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_9164a342814c4f03a8c45b467c46f278~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Apr 7, 2022
The secret to staying young: The power of life long exercise to keep muscles healthy
Lifelong physical activity could protect against age-related loss of muscle mass and function, according to new research.
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![Good news for coffee lovers: Daily coffee may benefit the heart](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_c503754a61584cfc89b7d015ac3276e0~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_c503754a61584cfc89b7d015ac3276e0~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Mar 28, 2022
Good news for coffee lovers: Daily coffee may benefit the heart
Drinking coffee is not only associated with a lower risk of heart disease and dangerous heart rhythms but also with living longer.
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![Speaking from the heart: Could your voice reveal your heart health?](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_9e9236877ac8497eb775dd13d61b6e79~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_9e9236877ac8497eb775dd13d61b6e79~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Mar 27, 2022
Speaking from the heart: Could your voice reveal your heart health?
AI-based computer algorithm accurately predicted a person’s likelihood of suffering heart problems based on voice recordings alone.
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![100g of cranberries a day improves cardiovascular health](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_ac0f5769ba4b4b60b0908bd7173d9fe3~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_ac0f5769ba4b4b60b0908bd7173d9fe3~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Mar 23, 2022
100g of cranberries a day improves cardiovascular health
Consuming cranberry had a significant improvement in flow-mediated dilation, which signals improvement of heart and blood vessel function.
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!['Active video games are a positive alternative to hitting the gym, study finds](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_e545033d690b4c6186d58e26cd2afe01~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_e545033d690b4c6186d58e26cd2afe01~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Mar 23, 2022
'Active video games are a positive alternative to hitting the gym, study finds
Working out isn’t known for being fun. Exergaming, or active video gaming, may be the perfect introduction to helping people be more active.
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