When you mimic starvation through fasting, you trigger a variety of genes that help you lose weight, burn fat, and live longer. Dry fasting (or Total Fasting ), where you abstain from both food and water, is a practice that can yield remarkable health benefits. During times of famine and drought in human history, our […]
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Giving birth and caring for a newborn can be tough on a mother’s bones. Estrogen, which regulates bone growth, drops sharply after birth, and lactation depletes calcium from the skeleton. However, nursing mothers still maintain strong, dense bones. A study in mice suggests a brain-released hormone might be the reason. Researchers report in Nature on
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A natural compound found in olives has been discovered to reduce blood sugar levels and accelerate weight loss quickly, similar to the effects of drugs like liraglutide and metformin used for diabetes. This discovery could pave the way for developing safe, natural, and affordable treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes. “Current lifestyle changes and
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Being thankful for what you have and maintaining a positive outlook could lead to longer life, according to a new study involving nearly 50,000 older nurses in the US. Researchers from the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health conducted the study, suggesting that an attitude of gratitude correlates with increased longevity, particularly in relation
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A comprehensive study by researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong has further confirmed the connection between autism and the gut microbiome. In contrast to previous research that focused solely on bacteria, this study also investigated fungi, archaea, and viruses in the digestive tract. The team developed an advanced assay that revealed a correlation
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The World Health Organization’s cancer research agency issued a critical report on talc, stating it is likely carcinogenic to humans, primarily due to potential asbestos contamination in powders. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified natural talc as “probably carcinogenic to humans (Group 2A)” based on limited evidence linking it to ovarian cancer,
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Do you often catch yourself daydreaming, feeling sluggish, or easily losing focus on tasks? You might have Cognitive Disengagement Syndrome (CDS). Psychologists first identified CDS in the 1960s and 1970s, noting that some individuals consistently exhibit these traits more than others. But why is it classified as a syndrome instead of a mere personality quirk?
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People who have managed to avoid COVID-19 for over four years may owe their immunity to a newly discovered immune response, according to a recent study. Researchers deliberately exposed volunteers to the virus and found that those with the heightened activity of a little-known immune gene called HLA-DQA2 did not sustain an infection after exposure
Researchers from Boston University have developed a promising new AI algorithm that analyzes speech patterns to predict the progression from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to Alzheimer’s disease. This approach could revolutionize early detection and intervention for Alzheimer’s, offering hope in managing the disease more effectively. Detection of Alzheimer’s Through Speech Patterns Nevertheless, despite not fully
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Living longer isn’t as simple as taking daily pills. Although vitamin supplements may benefit some conditions, they generally don’t help extend lifespan. New research indicates that multivitamins don’t extend lifespan, although other studies suggest they may offer health benefits that improve quality of life in older age. Researchers from the US National Institutes of Health
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