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Lead exposure in childhood can result in meaner, crankier adults, global UT study finds
While people today have much less exposure to lead than before, thousands of people are found to have unsafe blood lead levels every year in Texas.
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Amazon.com unveils device that tracks breath while sleeping
Amazon.com Inc on Wednesday announced a contactless gadget that can monitor people's sleep, along with updates to its lineup of voice-controlled devices and e-readers.
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What's Really Causing America's Mental Health Crisis? : Consider This from NPR
This week the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced recommendations that doctors screen all patients under 65 for anxiety. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we've heard about sharp increases in the number of people suffering from mental health problems.
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How Feeling Unloved as a Child Relates to Adult Depression
This post discusses new findings on the link between feeling not wanted or loved by one’s parents and the lifetime risk of depression. The research, by Ahuja and collaborators, is published online ahead of print in Psychological Reports.
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Eating more fruit and fewer savory snacks predicts better mental health, study finds
New psychology findings offer evidence that the food we eat has a direct influence on our mental health. The study, published in the British Journal of Nutrition, found that eating more fruit predicted fewer depression symptoms and greater psychological well-being while eating more savory snacks predicted increased anxiety.
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Lager Beer Significantly Increases the Number of Health-Promoting Bacteria in the gut Microbiome of men
Lisbon (Portugal) Diet has a strong influence on the intestinal flora and thus also on human health. A study recently showed that a low-fat, vegan diet leads to more healthy intestinal bacteria and thus makes it easier to lose weight. In a pilot study, scientists at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa have now investigated whether and how lager beer affects the intestinal microbiome.
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How Hormone Therapies Are Transforming Aging
Shivin Devgon just couldn’t shake that sluggish feeling. Toward the end of 2021, the San Diego software engineer thought his health was on the right track. He exercised regularly and was able to perform well at work. Still, he lacked energy, and his mood always felt off.
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4 New Scientific Findings About Hugging
New fascinating insights on the psychological effects of hugging.
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Childhood trauma increases risk of opioid abuse
Young adults who experienced trauma in childhood are more at risk for misusing prescription opioids, according to new research from the University of Georgia. The study, which was recently published in the Journal of American College Health, supports arguments to expand opioid risk screeners to include adverse childhood experiences.
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Autism affects the microbiome, not the other way around
Microbiome composition is associated with dietary choices, not a diagnosis of autism.
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I just don’t want to be busy anymore
I work in tech, I’m a parent, and I’m struggling with burnout.
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There Really Is Such a Thing as Too Much 'Free Time', According to Science
Got more free time than most folk? Be mindful of how you use it, as new research suggests that having more than two hours of free time a day is no guarantee for wellbeing, and what matters most is how you spend it.
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Calorie restriction may extend lifespan by changing your sleep
Cutting the calories you eat by 15 per cent may make you live longer – and it could be because it makes your body shut down more deeply during sleep
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Vegan Olympian Boxer Cheavon Clarke Reveals Recovery Times Improved After Ditching Meat
Olympic vegan boxer Cheavon Clarke recently caught up with Plant Based News and spoke about how his plant-based diet helps his athletic performance, and why he doesn’t try to push his lifestyle on to others.
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Fructose in the diet expands the surface of the gut and promotes nutrient absorption
Fructose intake helps intestinal cells to survive hypoxic conditions.
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Former addict shares message of hope after college graduation: ‘Stop selling yourself short’
Virginia “Ginny” Burton was 6 years old when she was introduced to marijuana by her drug-addicted mother. At the age of 12, she was using crystal meth. By 14, Burton, a student in an accelerated learning program, had dropped out of school and was smoking crack.
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Why hugging 8 times in a day daily is important.
Why hugging 8 times in a day daily is important is an interesting question…… Hugging is a handshake from the heart. The simple action of hugging creates good and positive energy for both the giver and recipient.
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An Omega-3 That’s Poison for Cancer Tumors
So-called “good fatty acids” are essential for human health and much sought after by those who try to eat healthily. Among the Omega-3 fatty acids, DHA or docosahexaenoic acid is crucial to brain function, vision, and the regulation of inflammatory phenomena.
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Life, Death, and Aging: Debating Radical Life Extension
An article from The Atlantic has resurfaced in the last week, sparking new discussions about the impact of healthcare on our end of life desires and decision-making. In 2014, Ezekiel J. Emmanuel articulated his reasons for wanting to die at 75 in a provocative op-ed. In 2019, he confirmed that his position has not changed. Emmanuel’s worry is that,
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Can financial stress lead to physical pain in later years?
Financial stress can have an immediate impact on well-being, but can it lead to physical pain nearly 30 years later? The answer is yes, according to new research from University of Georgia scientists. The study, published in Stress & Health, reveals that family financial stress in midlife is associated with a depleted sense of control, which is related to increased physical pain in later years.
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