Imagine yourself passing through a spacious library with books holding your lifetime experiences, thoughts, and memories on their pages. This repository is organised by a web of connections between each section, so no detail is missed. These are our “cognitive maps"—the structured internal represen...
The liver is a crucial organ that performs several important functions and thus its well-being is crucial. According to recent research by the Duke-NUS Medical School, the omega-3 transporter protein called Mfsd2a plays a critical role in preventing fat accumulation in the liver. The finding could a...
Research from Duke-NUS Medical School reveals the omega-3 transporter protein, Mfsd2a, can prevent excessive liver fat storage, offering potential prevention against non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The key lies in phospholipids, especially those containing omega-3 fatty acid DHA. The team aims to validate these findings through rigorous clinical trials.
While the bacteria in the intestine are helpful for digesting food and fighting infections, they have long been suspected to play an essential role in triggering rheumatoid arthritis. This chronic inflammatory disorder affects the joints.
In the age of speed and technology, people mistakenly believe that only hard and strict workouts can be useful for health. The Lancet Public Health, however, presents an enlightening perspective on the matter when it comes to new research. The Power of Small, Everyday Movements A University of Sydne...
Research from The Lancet Public Health reveals that short bouts of everyday incidental activities can significantly reduce heart disease risk. This study, involving over 25,000 adults, emphasizes that continuous movements lasting 1-3 minutes offer the most benefits. The findings challenge traditional beliefs about the duration and intensity of beneficial physical activity.
Happiness has become today’s fast-paced pursuit. People often relate their contentment from economic success to personal achievements to tangible outcomes. And suppose that the secret of happy life is not about the money that you earn, but about the social and not economic factors, which envelop you...
A groundbreaking study from The University of Hong Kong analyzed societal factors influencing happiness across 152 countries. Key findings indicate that beyond a certain economic threshold, wealth doesn't boost happiness; instead, generosity, strong social support, personal freedom, and support systems for aging populations play crucial roles in fostering well-being.
Water is essential to good health. Every cell, tissue and organ in your body needs water to work properly. Water is essential for maintaining your body temperature; lubricating and cushioning your joints; and getting rid of waste through urination, perspiration and bowel movements.
Smoking, which impacts millions of people worldwide, is one of the pervasive habits that call for effective interventions aimed at cutting down cigarette consumption. The University of Missouri School of Medicine recently discovered a breakthrough solution to help smokers control their cravings in a...
The University of Missouri's study unveils a promising treatment for nicotine dependence using Theta-Burst Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TBS). Targeting the brain's right inferior frontal gyrus, TBS offers enhanced inhibitory control, reducing cigarette cravings. This non-invasive approach, if combined with other therapies, could revolutionize addiction treatment.
How is the gut microbiome of a person with IBD different, and can we use diet to change it and help with disease management? To answer these, and other questions, we are in conversation with Dr. Marcel de Zoete and Zosia Krajewska.
Researchers provide new evidence supporting the effectiveness of brain-based treatments like pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) for chronic back pain.
Edith Cowan University research revealed that muscle strength benefits are seen with consistent, short exercise sessions. Participants performing a three-second eccentric bicep contraction thrice weekly saw strength improvements. Daily 20-minute exercises might be more beneficial than a single 2-hour weekly session. Regularity, even in short durations, is key to health benefits.
Have you ever wondered if there's a way to age gracefully, staying active and healthy well into our twilight years? Recent research from the University of Exeter may have inched closer to the dream, with a new potential for hydrogen sulphide (H2S) as an anti-ageing medication being discovered. Unvei...
Scientists have created a new zebrafish xenograft platform to screen for novel treatments for an aggressive brain tumor called glioblastoma, according to a new study published in EMBO Molecular Medicine.
According to research, when small doses of this gas were introduced in certain parts of the cells of adult worms with the help of a molecule called AP39, it showed considerable improvement in their health and activity.
New research suggests that the virus responsible for COVID-19 was a more common and deadly cause of sepsis during the initial period of the pandemic than previously assumed.
New research suggests that the virus responsible for COVID-19 was a more common and deadly cause of sepsis during the initial period of the pandemic than previously assumed.
