Credit: AxiosAn international team of scientists has created comprehensive maps of the genetic, cellular, and structural components of both the human brain and the nonhuman primate brain. This mapping, made possible by funding from the National Institutes of Health's Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies® Initiative (The BRAIN Initiative®), provides a deeper understanding of...
2023's Health-Boosting Food Trends (Photo by JOSHUA COLEMAN on Unsplash)If food serves as medicine and health acts as your guide, these food trends have the potential to profoundly impact your well-being, providing nourishment for both your body and spirit.The food industry has evolved in response to changing consumer preferences, including an emphasis on mindful,...
Credit: PixaobayRecent research has revealed that adopting a healthy lifestyle involving moderate alcohol consumption, a balanced diet, regular physical activity, quality sleep, and frequent social interaction, while refraining from smoking and excessive sedentary behavior, can lower the risk of depression.Published in Nature Mental Health, an international team of researchers, including those from the University...
Looking to refresh your fitness goals in 2023? Well, you're in luck! The upcoming year promises exciting developments in the realm of health and wellness. Stay ahead of the game with our compilation of the major fitness trends for 2023, as identified by leading trainers and healthcare professionals.Which Fitness Trends Will Prevail in 2023?...
Credit: unplahDespite the booming success of women's soccer, with record-breaking fan interest, attendance, and revenue, it continues to fall behind men's soccer in various aspects. Whether we examine media coverage, financial investments, or overall revenue generation, men's soccer still outperforms women's soccer. The reasons behind this disparity raise important questions.Are Gender Stereotypes Influencing the...
Rice blast in a California rice crop. US and Chinese researchers used CRISPR genome editing to create a high-yielding rice variety resistant to this major fungal pest. Credit: UCANR.A recent study published in the journal Nature on June 14 reports that a group of scientists, including researchers from the University of California, Davis, and...
Scientists have utilized genome editing technology to create a chicken egg with reduced allergenic properties. Image Credit: CanvasAllergies to eggs are highly prevalent among children and can be provoked by various food items, including vaccines. However, scientists have recently utilized genome editing technology to create a chicken egg that could potentially be consumed by...
Eating a wide variety of nutritious foods, including fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and lean protein can help support your overall health. Credit: Pexels.On the planet, we have billions of people. We have come up throughout the years that the main point most readers are longing for about the science behind nutrition is the necessary...
Most adults need 7 or more hours of good-quality sleep on a regular schedule each night. Credit: PexelsThere are several benefits associated with sleeping in the dark, such as a high increase in our body immunization, low-stress levels, and more creativity, we can as well include:Improved sleep quality: Exposure to light at night can...
High-stress levels are the cause of many diseases. Credit Pexel. Burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged or excessive stress. It can occur in individuals who work in high-stress environments, such as healthcare workers, teachers, and entrepreneurs, or those who have demanding jobs with long hours and tight deadlines. Burnout...
