Study: To fight dementia, stay optimistic
Every six-point increase on a standard optimism scale corresponded to a 15% reduction in the likelihood of developing the condition.
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Finland announces 100-year study to uncover why Finns are so happy
Just 30 minutes of sauna time tied to a sharper immune response
Attempts to soften negative messages backfire: This is how emojis undermine your professional image
Antibiotics may cast a years-long shadow on your gut. One type stands out
Specialists advise patients to support gut health during and after treatment with fiber rich diets, fermented foods, and medical guidance.
Anxious thoughts about aging may speed biological wear and tear, research says
A long-term cohort study links fear of aging to faster biological wear and tear, and finds that neither Botox nor diet explain the longevity advantage seen in people with positive beliefs about getti
Research: Sex a priority for seniors on dating platforms
The qualitative study interviewed 50 women and 50 men who use online dating platforms. Participants were eager for passion as well as companionship.
Doors open for a wave of cheap weight-loss drugs, but global distribution will be uneven
GLP-1 obesity treatments may see wider access as key patents lapse.
Hard truth about hard people revealed in new research
Researchers link frequent exposure to bothersome social interactions with markers of accelerated biological aging.
Study explains Antarctica’s mystery Blood Falls
Researchers solved the mystery thanks to measuring devices that captured the event entirely by chance, providing the first evidence of the immense physical pressure behind this eerie natural phenomen
Sunlight helps Diabetic patients keep glucose in the normal range, study shows
Older adults with type 2 diabetes kept blood glucose in the normal range longer and showed a lower respiratory exchange ratio under natural light than under artificial LED lighting.
'I end each day exhausted': Survey of 1,488 workers reveals ‘AI brain fry’
Employees with 'AI brain fry' showed a 33% increase in decision fatigue, 11% more minor errors, and 39% more major errors, and 34% said they may resign versus 25% without it.
Nature paper ties SuperAgers to elevated hippocampal neurogenesis
"This is biological proof that their brains are more plastic, and a real discovery that shows that neurogenesis of young neurons in the hippocampus may be a contributing factor," said Tamar Gefen.
Large study links ultra-processed foods to ADHD risk in preschoolers
Within the ultra-processed category, items such as breads, pastries, packaged cereals, ready-to-heat frozen meals, and long-shelf-life ready-to-eat meals were associated with more emotional problems.
