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04/20/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Omega-3 fatty acids are the ALPHA when it comes to healthy fats
Omega fatty acids are a family of unsaturated fats (omega-3s, omega-6s and omega-9s) that each confer different health benefits. But when it comes to healthy fats, there is one type you don’t want to cut back on: omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are considered essential fatty acids because our bodies lack the enzymes needed to create […]
01/19/2022
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By Mary Villareal
BPA negatively impacts brain development of babies, study finds
Cheryl Rosenfeld, a professor of biomedical sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri, and her colleagues proposed that more attention should be given to the temporary organ that affects fetal brain development. This is due to the study that found direct transmission of bisphenol A (BPA) through the placenta could negatively impact the […]
01/13/2022
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By Olivia Cook
Babies born during the pandemic have lower IQs than those born pre-pandemic, studies reveal
Recent studies on the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) found that babies born during the pandemic have slightly lower IQs compared to pre-pandemic babies. But parents, especially COVID-19 infected mothers, need not worry nor feel guilty as they are not to be blamed for the IQ difference, which is fortunately reversible. “The babies born during the health crisis […]
07/19/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study: Extreme adiposity associated with obesity starts with inflammation in the brain
Obesity is a metabolic disease that is now considered to be an epidemic. In the United States, obesity is a major contributor to some of the leading causes of death among Americans, which include heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. The main defining feature of obesity is the excessive accumulation and storage of […]
05/26/2021
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study explains how diet, exercise and the endocannabinoid system contribute to healthy aging
Researchers define the human endocannabinoid system (ECS) as a complex cell-signaling system that plays an important role in the development of the central nervous system (CNS), synaptic plasticity — a characteristic of neurons in the brain — and the body’s response to internal and external insults or stressors. The ECS, whose components are widely distributed […]
03/01/2021
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By Divina Ramirez
Sleep deprivation linked to more negative effects for cognitive function than earlier theories suggest
Sleep deprivation makes people more prone to errors than scientists previously thought, according to a recent study by researchers at the Michigan State University’s Sleep and Learning Lab. Published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, it showed that people were thrice more likely to have lapses in concentration and twice more likely to make placekeeping errors after one […]
02/18/2021
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By Michael Alexander
Study: Walking slowly may be a sign of “accelerated aging” and that you’re more likely to get sick later in life
Slow walkers, beware: You may be more prone to developing serious illnesses later in life. This is according to a team of researchers, who found that 45-year-olds with a naturally slow pace when walking have bodies that exhibit signs of accelerated aging. These signs included impaired immune function and unhealthy lungs and teeth. Even worse was that […]
10/22/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Don’t overdo it: Extreme physical exertion linked to impaired decision-making
Regular exercise is essential for good health. Too much exercise, however, can tire out the brain and cause mental fatigue associated with impulsive behavior and poor decision-making, according to new research. Published in the journal Current Biology, the findings showed that exercise overload led to the diminished activation of the lateral prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that is […]
10/12/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Standing straight on your head does not actually increase blood flow
Yoga is an age-old mind-body practice that promotes the body’s natural ability to heal. It also helps an individual build strength, awareness and harmony. Although yoga has now gained traction as a practice for physical fitness, it was originally developed to help Brahmans, or Vedic priests, obtain enlightenment. Centuries later, it became known as a system of practices […]
09/18/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Feeling tired after enjoying a cup of coffee? You should probably limit your caffeine intake, advise researchers
A lot of people rely on coffee to keep them awake and improve their focus. That’s because coffee contains caffeine, a natural stimulant that’s also found in tea and cacao plants. But if you’re a frequent coffee drinker and notice you’re feeling more tired, you might need to lay off coffee – experts say that caffeine can […]
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