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    Dietary fibre can help with skin allergies, study finds
    Joshua Shavit
    • 8 hours ago

    Dietary fibre can help with skin allergies, study finds

    Monash University researchers found that microbial fermentation of dietary fibre in the gut can protect against allergic skin disease.
    Exciting new treatment for HPV infections
    Joshua Shavit
    • 8 hours ago

    Exciting new treatment for HPV infections

    Daily use of a mushroom extract supported the immune system in clearing human papillomavirus (HPV) infections, according to researchers
    MIT sleep study provides eye-opening findings
    Joseph Shavit
    • 3 days ago

    MIT sleep study provides eye-opening findings

    Getting more sleep can provide big benefits: Many people find it gives them increased energy, emotional control, and an improved well-being.
    Eating fish protect our brains from air pollution, study finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • 5 days ago

    Eating fish protect our brains from air pollution, study finds

    Two servings a week of baked or broiled fish or shellfish may provide enough omega-3 fatty acids to counteract the effects of air pollution
    Vitamins, supplements are a ‘waste of money’ for most Americans
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 22

    Vitamins, supplements are a ‘waste of money’ for most Americans

    Scientists say for non-pregnant, otherwise healthy Americans, vitamins are a waste of money because there isn’t enough evidence they help.
    Community support can make you healthier and help you lose weight
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 10

    Community support can make you healthier and help you lose weight

    The study examined the feasibility and acceptability of a 12-week behavioral program for weight loss and improved cardiovascular health.
    Bad dreams could be early warning of Parkinson’s disease
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 9

    Bad dreams could be early warning of Parkinson’s disease

    Older adults who start to experience bad dreams or nightmares could be exhibiting early signs of Parkinson’s disease, say researchers.
    How will humans survive a global catastrophe?
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 5

    How will humans survive a global catastrophe?

    One suggested way to save humankind in the event of a deadly pandemic or other extreme global catastrophe is establishing a safe refuge.
    A ‘Goldilocks amount’ of time spent online could be good for teenagers’ wellbeing
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 3

    A ‘Goldilocks amount’ of time spent online could be good for teenagers’ wellbeing

    New research from Trinity College has found further evidence of a relationship between online engagement and mental wellbeing in teenagers.
    Nitric oxide therapy may cure obesity and Type 2 diabetes
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 1

    Nitric oxide therapy may cure obesity and Type 2 diabetes

    The therapy releases nitric oxide, a gaseous signaling chemical whose function in the body is relaxing the inner muscles of blood vessels.
    Self-powered fabric can help correct posture in real time
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 26

    Self-powered fabric can help correct posture in real time

    Posture is an important part of health. Prolonged poor posture, such as slouching or leaning to one side, can lead to pain and discomfort.
    MIT sleep study reveals eye-opening findings
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 25

    MIT sleep study reveals eye-opening findings

    Getting more sleep seems to provide big benefits: Many people find it gives them increased energy, emotional control and improved well-being
    Digital dietician (IVAN) improves user's eating habits like a real nutritionist
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 25

    Digital dietician (IVAN) improves user's eating habits like a real nutritionist

    A new program uses immersive virtual reality to fill the role of a digital dietitian may eventually be able to improve nutrition care.
    If you stood like Superman or Wonder Woman, would you feel stronger?
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 20

    If you stood like Superman or Wonder Woman, would you feel stronger?

    Dominant or upright postures can help people feel - and maybe even behave - more confidently, according to a new study and analysis.
    Simply and quickly detect gluten in food using a cellphone
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 17

    Simply and quickly detect gluten in food using a cellphone

    The system designed by the UPV team is a color test in which the change of color—in this case, turning red—indicates the presence of gluten
    These vegetables combat air pollution's effects on the body
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 16

    These vegetables combat air pollution's effects on the body

    You can mitigate the effect of air pollutants in our bodies by increasing daily intake of vegetables such as celery, parsnips and carrots.
    Strange dreams might help your brain learn better, study finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 16

    Strange dreams might help your brain learn better, study finds

    During sleep, we commonly experience two types of sleep phases, alternating one after the other: non-REM sleep and REM sleep.
    Walking will help you sleep better, study finds
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 15

    Walking will help you sleep better, study finds

    New research shows that middle-aged adults who took more steps over four weeks reported better sleep than less-active people.
    Community support can make you healthier — and help you lose weight
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 12

    Community support can make you healthier — and help you lose weight

    Research study suggests that weight gain can be prevented and perhaps reversed with the help and support of a person's community.
    Tiny work-out monitor tracks blood sugar levels and several other health stats in real-time
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 11

    Tiny work-out monitor tracks blood sugar levels and several other health stats in real-time

    Imagine being able to measure your blood sugar levels, know if you’ve had too much to drink, and track your muscle fatigue during a workout.
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