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Revealed: The Drink With Proven Benefits For Inflammation, Aging And More
Our immune systems deploy white blood cells and chemical chemicals to defend us if bacteria, viruses, or other foreign things enter the body. This response, known as inflammation, is typical of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and also happens anytime we stress tendons and muscles. Polyphenols…
A Large Study Has Exposed The Hidden Pain Suffered By People Living With Arthritis
Arthritis is a broad term for a group of conditions that cause severe pain in the joints. Most of these start when the cartilage starts to break down. Sharp “needle-shaped” crystals build up in the joints, causing more severe types of arthritis like gout. But…
Can We Match the Human Brain’s Intelligence?
In 1990, Australian roboticist Rodney Brooks published a paper titled “Elephants don’t play chess,” which introduced the concept that AI can improve by learning like the human brain. The idea is that AI can emulate human thinking by gradually building simple connections into more complex…
$1 Smart Glove That Can Tell If Something Is Wrong During Childbirth Unveiled
Low-resource communities may lack the medical technologies necessary to detect delivery complications. Recent research reveals an affordable sensor glove that may convey information on fetal position and head force. The system, which provides real-time data via a smartphone app, might be very helpful in recognizing…
Using Psychology Principles to Engage and Encourage Students
By Stephanie Farley Evan took a seat next to me on the bench after our second class together, distractedly scratching a bleeding scab on his forearm. He sighed and began, “Look, Mrs. Farley, I’m sorry. I…” “It’s okay, Evan,” I interrupted, “you don’t need to…
Better Than Statins? A Popular, Plant-based Staple Could Help You Lower Cholesterol By Whopping 70%
High cholesterol, often referred to as the “silent killer,” can have detrimental effects on cardiovascular health and increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Medicines such as statins are commonly used to lower cholesterol levels, but new research suggests that incorporating soybeans into one’s…
How Measles Virus Causes Encephalitis, A Rare But Deadly Neurological Disorder, Finally Explained
Japanese researchers have discovered the mechanism by which the measles virus can lead to subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), a fatal neurological disorder that can occur several years after a measles infection. While the measles virus in its natural form is unable to infect the nervous…
What You Think You Know About Oxytocin – The Love Hormone
Oxytocin, popularly known as the “love hormone” or “cuddle hormone,” is a chemical produced by the brain that plays a crucial role in feelings of affection, attachment, and pleasure. Researchers have extensively examined the societal effects of the hormone, and are currently gaining a deeper…
Being Easier On Yourself Can Buffer Stress, Improve Heart Health
As stress can negatively impact health and well-being, including increasing blood pressure and cardiovascular disease risk, understanding our reactions to stress and identifying potential stress-buffering factors is crucial. A recent paper published in the Journal of Psychophysiology, by Brian Leavy, Brenda H. O’Connell and Deirdre…
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