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A new omega-3 supplement can prevent vision loss caused by Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and other diseases
by American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) March 27, 2023 Researchers have developed a new form of omega-3 fatty acid (Docosahexaenoic acid) that can travel to the retina, which may help prevent visual decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and other disorders. The newly created lysophospholipid form of DHA (LPC-DHA) was found to […]
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Genetic testing unexpectedly reveals genes linked to heart disease
Statement highlights: As healthcare professionals, researchers, and consumers increasingly use genetic testing, they are screening for occasional genetic abnormalities, or variants, associated with cardiovascular disease. The Statement Writing Committee cautions that individual genetic variants identified by chance may or may not be risk factors for disease, so it is important to interpret them correctly and […]
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Art stirs emotions in the body
summary: A new study looks at how viewing visual art affects our emotions. The findings reveal how aesthetic experience can influence the body’s emotional response. source: University of Turku People all over the world are drawn to the creation and consumption of art, and human emotions are often a major theme in visual artwork as […]
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Following up the achievements in the field of prosthetics | 60 minutes
This week on 60 Minutes, reporter Scott Bailey talks about innovations in prosthetic technology. It’s a topic he’s pursued in broadcasting for over a decade. To celebrate advances in prosthetic technology, it helps to look back at where they began. For decades, there was little difference in prosthetics from those given to soldiers returning from […]
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I am a leading scientist in longevity. Here’s why someone reading this right now could live to 150
A leading expert in the field of longevity has claimed that someone reading this could realistically live to the age of 150 thanks to leaps in technology. Dr. Stephen Cohen, who owns wellness clinics in California and London, claims to be tantalizingly close to benefiting from stem cell therapy that could reverse aging. He claims […]
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Forgetting It: How to Clean Thoughts from Our Minds
summary: The study sheds light on the mechanisms involved in removing information from working memory and concludes that forgetting information requires a lot of effort. source: Cognitive Neuroscience Society Forgetting is not always easy. If you’ve ever tried to erase that pesky earworm from your mind or stopped to think about whether you locked the […]
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The bodies of people with mental illness are biologically older than their actual age
summary: People with a long-term history of mental illness, including bipolar disorder and anxiety disorders, have blood biomarkers that reflect increased biological aging. The findings may help explain why people with mental health disorders tend to have shorter life spans and are more likely to develop age-related diseases than the general population. source: European Psychiatric […]
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Small changes result in a woman losing 60 lbs
Welcome to Start TODAY. Subscribe to our site FREE newsletter Get started today To receive daily workouts and inspiration sent to your inbox. Then, join us on Start a TODAY Facebook group To get tips and motivation, to connect with others following the plan – and to get real-time tips from trainer Stephanie Mansour! In […]
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A new psychological study reveals cultural differences in the heroes’ perceptions
In the field of social psychology, the study of heroes has attracted increasing interest over the past decade, as heroes have been found to be an important part of everyday life and provide important psychological functions for children and adults. However, most research in this area has focused on predominantly WEIRD samples (white, educated, industrialized, […]
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How does sitting with your legs crossed spoil your body
health by Alex Mitchell March 27, 2023 | 2:18 p.m Maybe it’s time to choose a new sitting position. Here’s what can happen from crossing your legs. Getty Images You may want to choose a new position while sitting. According to the conversation, cross-legged can lead to some major health defects and affect many parts […]
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