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Art therapy has been recognized as an effective adjunctive method

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 50 studies showed that visual art therapy can be considered an effective adjunct to standard medical care for psychiatric and neurological disorders

16.09.2024

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Chronic runny nose increased the risk of developing depression and anxiety

A cohort study by US scientists has shown a bidirectional association of chronic rhinosinusitis with depression and anxiety

13.09.2024

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Visceral fat and what it's eaten with

In matters of human health and longevity, fat has become a real anti-hero - whether it is fat that enters the body with food or remains in the body as deposits

11.09.2024

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Exposure to light at night has been linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease in Americans

Its negative effects may be greater than those of obesity

10.09.2024

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The benefits of exercise outweighed the risks due to associated head injuries

What's more, it turns out that this kind of physical activity can have a “protective” effect on the brain

09.09.2024

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A healthy diet can add 10 years to your life

Giving up unhealthy foods and switching to a healthy diet not only makes you feel better, but also increases your life expectancy

06.09.2024

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Scientists confirm link between red wine, microbiota and blood pressure

The authors of the new paper assessed the extent to which the composition of the gut microbiome can explain the association between consumption of flavonoid-rich foods and systolic blood pressure

05.09.2024

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Scientists have clarified the advice not to look at gadget screens two hours before bedtime

In order to maintain sleep hygiene, it is recommended that you limit your time in front of device screens two hours before bedtime

04.09.2024

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More than half of the world's population is deficient in micronutrients

Global modeling by U.S. scientists has shown that more than five billion people do not consume enough iodine, vitamin E and calcium from food

03.09.2024

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Meat consumption has been linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes

When red meat consumption increases by 100 grams per day, the risk increases by ten percent

30.08.2024

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Untreated hypertension has been linked to a 42 percent increased risk of Alzheimer's disease

Data from 14 out-of-hospital studies with a total of 31250 participants (41 percent male) from 14 countries were analyzed

28.08.2024

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Consumption of vegetable fats has been linked to a reduced risk of death

A large-scale cohort study of American, Chinese, Finnish, and Swedish scientists found that higher consumption of vegetable fats, especially fats from grains and vegetables, was associated with a reduced risk of death

27.08.2024

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Scientists have revealed what goes on in the brain of an inquisitive person

The mechanism uncovered in this study may be valid for other forms of curiosity elicited by more than just visual stimuli

26.08.2024

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Elevated white blood cell counts predicted an increased risk of developing psychiatric disorders

A prospective cohort study by American, Icelandic, Chinese and Swedish scientists found that elevated levels of inflammatory biomarkers in the blood are associated with subsequent risk of developing psychiatric disorders

23.08.2024

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Biologists have explained how some memories are retained for life

A groundbreaking study by scientists from the US has revealed a mechanism that allows information to be stored in memory throughout a person's lifetime

22.08.2024

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Consumption of boiled potatoes has been linked to a reduced risk of all-cause mortality

Norwegian scientists conducted a long-term prospective cohort study and concluded that frequent consumption of potatoes, predominantly cooked, was associated with significant reductions in total and cardiovascular mortality

21.08.2024

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Prolonged television viewing has been linked to an increased risk of neurodegeneration and stroke

Chinese and Dutch scientists conducted a prospective cohort study and concluded that prolonged television viewing in leisure time is associated with an increased risk of dementia, Parkinson's disease and stroke in adulthood and old age

20.08.2024

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Constipation identified as a risk factor for heart attacks and strokes

Australian and Italian scientists analyzed data from a prospective cohort study and concluded that constipation is associated with a significant increase in the risk of serious adverse cardiovascular events (acute coronary syndrome, including myocardial infarction; ischemic stroke and clinically significant heart failure)

20.08.2024

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Scientists have found out whether it's really beneficial to work at a desk while standing up

Sedentary lifestyles are often referred to as the "new smoking" because lack of physical activity and working in awkward positions leads to a large number of health problems

19.08.2024

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Quitting smoking with vaping will end up using both regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes

People who want to quit smoking often switch to vaping

15.08.2024