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Monday, May 19

Neuroscience News

Sitting for Hours May Shrink the Brain - Neuroscience News

Prolonged sedentary behavior in adults over 50 is linked to cognitive decline and brain shrinkage in regions vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease.

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Neuroscience News

Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Brain Thinning - Neuroscience News

A new study reveals that type 2 diabetes is associated with thinning of the brain’s cortex in older adults, particularly in regions responsible for memory and cognition.

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Neuroscience News

Parents’ Age, Ancestry, and Habits Shape New DNA Mutations - Neuroscience News

A massive genomic study has revealed that parental age, ancestry, and smoking habits subtly influence the number of new genetic mutations (de novo mutations) passed from parents to children.

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Eric W. Dolan

Amphetamine scrambles the brain's sense of time by degrading prefrontal neuron coordination - PsyPost

Researchers have found that amphetamine alters how the brain processes time, increasing variability in the activity of neurons that encode temporal information. The study provides insight into how the drug affects executive function and decision-making at the…

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A Little-Know Tropical Virus Is Quietly Exploding Across Latin America — Scientists See Early Signs of Another Global Pandemic - The Daily Galaxy

A little-known tropical virus is spreading fast across Latin America, mimicking dengue and Zika. Thousands are already infected, but few have even heard its name. Scientists now warn it could be just the beginning.

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Ashley Broadwater

Dietitians Share A Surprising Food That Can Help When You’re Sick - HuffPost

This kid-friendly favorite is healthy, hydrating and soothing.

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Erin Blakemore

Healthy diet in childhood linked to later first menstrual period - The Washington Post

Researchers assessed diets using a score based on a participants’ adherence to a healthy diet, and a score that identifies diets linked to inflammation.

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Does your body need a parasite purge? Probably not - Salon.com

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ETimes.in

5 vegetarian foods that lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels naturally - Times of India

A rise in bad cholesterol (LDL) in the arteries leads to plaque formation, reduced blood flow, and increased risk of heart disease and stroke. And as per experts, while it might be genetic, our daily lifestyle and eating habits also play a role in it. Hence, …

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TOI Lifestyle Desk

10,000 steps a day or 30 minutes of Japanese walking? Harvard doctor explains which is better - Times of India

Exercise is crucial for physical and mental well-being. Walking is one of the simplest and effective workouts preferred by millions of people around the world. It requires no equipment, can be done almost anywhere, and offers numerous health benefits. But the…

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Sam Rider

I’m a personal trainer and whenever I lack motivation to exercise I do these three simple things to get back on track - Fit&Well

Make working out second nature and you’ll never miss a training session again

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Logan Stefanich, KSL.com

U. researchers unveil AI-powered tool for disease prediction with 'unprecedented accuracy' - KSL.com

University of Utah researchers have unveiled a new tool kit that uses AI to predict whether individuals will develop progressive and chronic diseases years before symptoms appear.

Saturday, May 17