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The public health message around high blood pressure has been to eat less salt. But a new study suggests that advice may be missing half the story. In a perspective paper published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, scientists say the real issue may be the sodium-potassium balance
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Ever walked into a room, forgotten why you were there, then remembered five minutes later? Or had someone tell you something important that seemed to bounce right off your brain? It might not be because you weren't paying attention. Researchers at the University of Tübingen found that the
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Alzheimer's research has taken another interesting turn, this time uses short pulses of carbon dioxide inhaled through a face mask. The data shows that it could help clear out the toxic proteins that are linked to Alzheimer's disease. CO2-enriched air could help flush out toxins
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If your morning does not officially begin until you've had coffee, science has some reassuring news. According to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA), drinking up to 400 milligrams of caffeine a day—roughly five eight-ounce cups of black coffee—is generally considered
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Think pushups are just a way to build upper body and core strength? It turns out they might also offer a useful snapshot of your heart health. A Harvard-backed study found that the number of pushups you can crank out in one go may be linked to your risk
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New research suggests deep-space conditions can speed up aging in the human body. Researchers at the University of Central Florida, led by Professor Michal Masternak, wanted to understand what months in deep space might do to the human body. To recreate what astronauts might experience on a mission to
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When you take medication, you expect it to do its job quickly and effectively. That may not be the case, though, because scientists have found that some drinks mess with the effectiveness of medication in your body. Reading the warning label may not be enough Prescriptions always come with instructions
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If you find yourself talking to your cat only for them to look at you with a blank stare, you're not alone. Thanks to new research, there may be an effective way of communicating with them after all, and it's easier than you would think. Breaking
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For years, semaglutide-based GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic have been known for helping people lose weight and manage diabetes. A new study from the University of California San Diego found evidence that these drugs may slow certain biological processes linked to aging by reducing inflammation and improving immune function
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Kids are spending more time on phones. Social media is everywhere. Attention spans seem shorter. Therefore, smartphones must be damaging young brains, right? Not so fast. A group of three neuroscientists appearing before UK lawmakers this week delivered a much less dramatic conclusion that there is little evidence proving that
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There is a huge push for people to eat a healthier diet, choosing nutrition and balance over everything else. If this sounds familiar and you've cut sugar out of your diet to be healthy, you'll probably be shocked to hear that eliminating sugar can cause harm
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Breaking bad habits isn't exactly easy, and thanks to new scientific research, we're learning more than ever before. It's going to take a lot more than determination to break your bad habits, as scientists found a brain chemical involved. Your brain can adapt when