Can cocoa consumption help us age better?
Study looked at the impact of a cocoa extract supplement and/or multivitamins on common health problems, most of which increase with age.
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Joseph Shavit
- Sep 20, 2021
Consuming fruit and vegetables and exercising can make you happier
New research has found that fruit and vegetable consumption and exercise can increase levels of happiness
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 17, 2021
Do you have the 'guts' to lose weight? Researchers know
Gut microbiota influences the ability to lose weight in humans, according to new research.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 15, 2021
Diet may affect risk and severity of COVID-19
Study links healthy plant-based foods with lower risks of getting of COVID-19 and of having severe disease after infection.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 15, 2021
‘Headspace’ app could benefit people with asthma
People with asthma given access to a popular mindfulness app improved symptoms and quality of life after just three months.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 14, 2021
Scientists claim that overeating is not the primary cause of obesity
Statistics from the CDC show that obesity affects more than 40% of American adults, placing them at higher risk for heart disease and stroke
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 14, 2021
Antioxidant drug could prevent heart attacks and strokes
An antioxidant drug reverses atherosclerosis and could be used to prevent heart attacks and strokes due to clots.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 14, 2021
Steps per day matter in middle age, but not as many as you may think
Walking at least 7,000 steps a day reduced middle-aged people’s risk of premature death from all causes by 50% to 70%, but walking more...
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 13, 2021
Whiter teeth, without the burn
Most people would like to flash a smile of pearly whites, but over time teeth can become stained by foods, beverages and some medications
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 13, 2021
Regular exercise may lower risk of developing anxiety by almost 60%
A new study suggests that those who engage in regular exercise may lower their risk of developing anxiety by almost 60%.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 12, 2021
Eyeglasses for school kids boosts academic performance
Three-year clinical study is the most robust analysis to date linking access to eyeglasses with higher test scores, especially for students
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 9, 2021
Is alcohol-free wine just as good for your heart as the real thing?
There is an “undeniable protective beneficial relationship between coronary heart disease and consumption of both red and white wine”
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 9, 2021
Scientists create artificial cells that mimic living cells -- new method for fighting bacteria
Researchers provide a blueprint for creating "cell mimics," with potential applications ranging from drug delivery to environmental science.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 7, 2021
Researchers uncover the key to sustaining your exercise activity
When people set their own exercise goals – and then pursue them immediately – it’s more likely to result in lasting positive changes
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 6, 2021
How can I avoid heart disease or stroke?
As much as 90% of the risk of a heart attack, stroke, or peripheral arterial disease can be explained by smoking and poor eating habits.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 6, 2021
Are genetic tests better than blood tests for cardiovascular diseases?
Determining an individual’s blood group based on genetic tests instead of traditional blood tests can provide a better picture of risks.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 5, 2021
Struggling to learn a new language? Blame it on your brain
A study in patients with epilepsy is helping researchers understand how the brain manages the task of learning a new language
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 5, 2021
Low-sodium salt prevents stroke
Replacing salt with a low-sodium alternative lowers the risk of stroke in people with high blood pressure or prior stroke.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 5, 2021
School day structure during off days benefit children’s health
Having a structured environment for children, whether during school days or when stuck in quarantine, could benefit children’s health.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 5, 2021
Drug delivery capsule could replace injections for cancer and autoimmune disorders
In recent years, scientists have developed monoclonal antibodies, proteins that mimic the body’s own immune defenses.