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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

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A new method has determined who can quit smoking and who can't

With this information, it will be possible to identify people who will need additional support with their addictions

13.08.2024

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Veganism has been shown to be healthier than the Mediterranean diet

A low-fat vegan diet has reduced compounds in the body that cause inflammation and cause serious diseases, including diabetes

12.08.2024

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The sweetener erythritol increased platelet activation in healthy volunteers

Its use has previously been linked to adverse cardiac events

09.08.2024

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Irregular sleep patterns lead to depression

Scientists have shown: the more unstable your sleep and wakefulness patterns, the worse your mood during the day and the more likely you are to get depression

08.08.2024

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Reducing food acidity slowed kidney damage in arterial hypertension

Meanwhile, alkalising with hydrocarbonate-containing fruits and vegetables also reduced cardiovascular disease risk levels

07.08.2024

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Scientists have found a substance in cocoa that saves against obesity and Alzheimer's disease

Theobromine, abundantly found in cocoa beans, has many potential health benefits

05.08.2024

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Consumption of dark chocolate helped rid the brain of the effects of chronic stress

The authors of the new study examined the effects of different diets supplemented with dark chocolate on synaptic activity and plasticity in the hippocampus, as well as on food intake and body weight in rats under conditions of chronic stress

02.08.2024

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Tattoos disrupt the body's thermoregulation

Experiments have shown that tattooing disrupts the skin's eccrine glands, reduces sweating, and can lead to a weakening of the body's ability to thermoregulate

30.07.2024

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A 6.5-hour nap preserved the cerebral cortex

Scientists used to think it took seven hours to do this

25.07.2024

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Medics have identified the sleep pattern that most strongly increases the risk of diabetes

Irregular sleep duration has been linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus

18.07.2024

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Sound sleep has been shown to be more important than long sleep for quality of life

Sleep quality has been shown to be much more important for quality of life than sleep patterns or sleep duration

17.07.2024