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Scientists have made the case for pecans to be given ‘superfood’ status as a new study reveals the nut has some surprising strengths. Researchers from the US and Mexico found that consumption of pecans (Carya illinoinensis) could successfully mitigate … Continue reading Pecans pack a punch in fighting obesity, diabetes and inflammation
Affecting more than 51 million Americans, chronic pain is more common than other long-term conditions such as depression and diabetes.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: Johns Hopkins Medicine, Chronic, Pain Continue reading Scrambler therapy greatly relieves chronic pain in up to 90% of patients
While aging remains an unavoidable part of life, scientists are getting ever closer to developing therapies that could significantly improve the experience. Following on from earlier studies that saw hydrogen sulfide donor molecule AP39 revive aging cell health, researchers at the University of Exeter have had more promising results out of their animal trials.
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Continue reading Good signs for new therapy that promotes healthy aging
With current wildfires in Greece, Italy and North America, and Australia on an El Niño alert that could signal dryer conditions perfect for another grim summer of blazes, the race is on to develop better early response technologies and even ways to acc… Continue reading The world’s newest firefighter is artificial intelligence
One of the benefits of using Apple technology is that it, generally, offers user-friendly synchronicity across devices. However, one of the downsides is the lack of synchronicity when it comes to charging those devices.Continue ReadingCategory: Technol… Continue reading World’s first Apple-certified 6-in-1 charger speedily powers six devices
The National Institute of Health estimates that 100 million Americans, or around a third of the US population, live with a chronic pain condition. While the economic burden, more than US$500 billion annually, is well documented, increasingly studied is… Continue reading Gene therapy targeting sodium successfully reverses chronic pain
Pitched as the world’s lightest tire inflator, the electronic Mini Pump is just the kind of handy gadget that you’ll want to take along for the ride. At just 115 g (4 oz) and not much bigger than an AirPods storage case, the electronic pump can be used… Continue reading Tiny electric bike pump ensures you’re never left with a flat
The death of a loved one following a cancer battle can trigger prolonged grief that can seemingly cause life to come to a standstill. It can also be difficult to treat with traditional medication and therapy, leaving the griever ‘stuck’ in this stage f… Continue reading Landmark trial to treat grief from cancer loss with psychedelics
Cognitive decline is, sadly, a normal part of aging. So even for those fortunate enough to avoid developing dementia, functions such as memory recall, processing of information and conceptual reasoning will decline over time.Continue ReadingCategory: M… Continue reading Discovery holds promise for pausing age-related cognitive decline
The debate over which physical activity is better has been in full swing since even before fitness became a global industry worth nearly US$100 million each year. But one type of workout is often overlooked in research that largely focuses on weight or… Continue reading Want to lower your blood pressure? Try a plank