Our brains might prime our immune system merely by seeing someone who looks sick.
A study published July 18 in Nature Neuroscience found that participants who saw sick-looking faces in virtual reality showed changes in brain activity…
Category: 5. Health
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Walk faster, age slower: The 14-step boost that builds strength
Frailty is a medically defined condition in older adults that increases vulnerability to everyday stresses, leading to a higher risk of falls, hospitalization and loss of independence. Warning signs of frailty include:
- Unintentional weight…
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The Truth About Sexual Health, Intimacy, And Aging
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Sex and older adults remain taboo subjects in many societies—often ignored or stigmatized. But growing evidence shows that sexual health is…
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OpenEvidence’s Meteoric Rise Is Huge For Doctors
Medical research and science has never been easier to access.
OpenEvidence has raised hundreds of millions of dollars. In its most recent funding round, it raised a $210 million Series B from prominent investors such as Google Ventures and…
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Sunny side up for eggs and cholesterol
From poached to panfried, when it comes to eggs, it’s all sunny side up, as new research from the University of South Australia confirms that this breakfast favourite won’t crack your cholesterol.
Long blamed for high cholesterol, eggs have been…
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Is Ambient AI A Commodity In Healthcare?
CHINA – 2025/02/11: In this photo illustration, a doximity logo is displayed on the screen of a … More
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Science tested 64 natural remedies for depression—only a few actually work
Most people have heard of St John’s Wort and omega-3s. But did you know there are a lot more over-the-counter herbal products and supplements out there targeting depression?In our review of clinical trials of these products, we found 64 different…
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Think it’s just aging? Why dementia is missed for 3. 5 years on average
People with dementia are diagnosed an average of 3.5 years after symptoms are first noticed, or even longer (4.1 years) for those with early-onset dementia, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.
The study, published in the International…
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The New Majority Of Students Spotlights Mental Health And Basic Needs
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Many people think of college students as young adults living on campus and focused on developmental concerns, such as establishing new friends, feeling homesick, and academic pressure. Indeed, many campus support…
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Want To Be Happier? Follow What Your Nervous System Is Telling You
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We’ve long been told that happiness is a mindset, a perspective, maybe even a daily practice. But something else is also deeply embodied, radical and accurate: happiness isn’t just in our…
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