Keeping fit with HIIT really does work
High intensity interval training has become increasingly popular as it's a quick and effective way to improve health.
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Joseph Shavit
Apr 9, 2021
Children less infectious than adults with SARS-CoV-2
Children may not be as infectious in spreading SARS-CoV-2 to others as previously thought, according to University of Manitoba-led research
Joseph Shavit
Apr 8, 2021
Artificial Intelligence could 'crack the language of cancer and Alzheimer's'
Powerful algorithms used by Netflix, Amazon and Facebook can 'predict' the biological language of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases
Joseph Shavit
Apr 7, 2021
Study finds late night snacks may hurt your workplace performance
A recent study finds that unhealthy eating behaviors at night can make people less helpful and more withdrawn the next day at work.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 7, 2021
Sharing meals with loved ones reduces obesity and improves health of adolescents
Eating together as a family, maintaining the Mediterranean diet's traditional customs of conviviality, influences the eating habits of kids
Joseph Shavit
Apr 5, 2021
How kindness, compassion and even awe can boost your mental health
The awe you feel at a beautiful sunset or a piece of music can help lift your mood and strengthen your mental health, Jennifer Stellar says
Joseph Shavit
Mar 31, 2021
Crime Busting: Study provides first evidence of DNA collection from air
Researchers have shown for the first time that animal DNA shed within the environment can be collected from the air
Joseph Shavit
Mar 31, 2021
Exercise, healthy diet in midlife may prevent serious health conditions in senior years
Following a routine of regular physical activity combined with a diet including fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods...
Joseph Shavit
Mar 31, 2021
Recycling batteries is shown to be more environmentally friendly
Researchers conduct life-cycle assessment to determine the actual carbon footprint of recycling electric car batteries
Joseph Shavit
Mar 30, 2021
Researchers discover why cold induces tooth pain and how to stop it
Odontoblasts, the cells that form a tooth's dentin, have a newly discovered function: Sensing cold, which can trigger pain in teeth
Joseph Shavit
Mar 25, 2021
Early-warning for seizures could be a game-changer for epilepsy patients
A research team has developed mathematical model to predict seizures that will give epilepsy patients an accurate warning five minutes...
Joseph Shavit
Mar 24, 2021
School-based telehealth connects underserved kids to quality and sustainable health care
Implementation of school-based telehealth in communities facing health care barriers across South Carolina provides children with accessible
Joseph Shavit
Mar 23, 2021
Online mindfulness may improve mental health during COVID-19 pandemic
The fear, anxiety and stress associated with the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on mental health.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 22, 2021
Study shows stronger brain activity after writing on paper than on tablet or smartphone
Unique, complex information in analog methods likely gives brain more details to trigger memory
Joseph Shavit
Mar 19, 2021
Happiness can be learned
A new study coordinated by the University of Trento shows the beneficial effects of an intensive program on happiness
Joseph Shavit
Mar 16, 2021
Tired at the office? Take a quick break; your work will benefit
Recent research shows that people are more likely to take "microbreaks" at work on days when they're tired - but that's not a bad thing.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 13, 2021
Multiyear workplace health promotion program shown to prevent health risks
The results of an eight-year workplace health promotion program were encouraging for health promotion
Joseph Shavit
Mar 11, 2021
With gene therapy, scientists develop opioid-free solution for chronic pain
A gene therapy for chronic pain could offer a safer, non-addictive alternative to opioids. Researchers at the UCSD...
Joseph Shavit
Mar 10, 2021
Plant extract from invasive weed found to kill off cancer cells and prevent type 2 diabetes
The plant's extracts seem to be promising sources of antioxidant, anti-diabetic, and antitumor agents.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 7, 2021
Space First: Organic matter and water crucial for life found on an asteroid's surface
Follow the twisted limbs of your family tree all the way back to its primordial origins billions of years in the past and you'll find...
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