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Scientists have learnt why people lose their memory after drinking alcohol

The authors of a new study have identified three factors responsible for so-called alcoholic blackout, a common consequence of alcohol consumption where a person experiences memory lapses

26.04.2024

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Three litres of cola a day significantly reduced blood potassium levels

Reducing cola consumption normalised the numbers

25.04.2024

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Calorie restriction slowed biological aging by initially accelerating it

In a new study, a team of American and Canadian scientists looked at how reducing caloric intake affects human telomeres - a kind of "protective caps" at the ends of chromosomes that protect them from damage and "sticking" to other chromosomes

24.04.2024

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Dietary habits affected the levels of "everlasting chemicals" in the body

As a result, it was possible to compile a list of the most harmful foods in terms of PFAS and find out where it is healthier to eat - at home or in restaurants

23.04.2024

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A doctor has revealed how much fruit and vegetables to eat a day to slow down ageing

A gastroenterologist has named the exact amount of fruit and vegetables a person needs per day to slow ageing and reduce cancer risks

22.04.2024

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Medics find out who doesn't get enough 10,000 steps a day to reduce their risk of obesity

According to WHO, more than one billion people in the world today are obese

19.04.2024

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Fast food permanently impaired the ability to memorise

Large amounts of fatty and sugary foods, such as baked goods and fast food, can lead to memory problems in adolescence, US scientists have found out

18.04.2024

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"Strength genes" protected against disease and premature death

Finnish researchers have concluded that genes affecting hand grip strength have far-reaching implications for human life and health

18.04.2024

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Common household flame retardants quadrupled cancer risk

Common organic compounds added to plastics, textiles and other materials to make them flame retardant can multiply the risk of death from cancer

17.04.2024

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Blueberry juice and tryptophan provided a little relief from postpartum moping

A clinical study by Canadian doctors found that taking blueberry juice, tryptophan and tyrosine a few days after giving birth slightly reduced symptoms of postpartum moping

16.04.2024

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Working in unusual positions has been shown to be more effective than sedentary work

Scientific evidence suggests that a sedentary lifestyle is comparable to smoking in terms of health harms

15.04.2024

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Depression in young people has been linked to high screen time

Excessive time spent on the internet causes daytime sleepiness and depressive symptoms in adolescents

15.04.2024

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Study: melatonin deficiency accelerates aging and increases cancer risk

This important hormone is synthesised in the epiphysis, a small endocrine gland (also called the pineal gland), which is located in the centre of the brain between its hemispheres

15.04.2024

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Nature Cell Biology: Aldehydes are to blame for premature human aging

Aldehydes are a byproduct of metabolism (metabolism in the human body) and are harmful because they interact with DNA and proteins, blocking important enzymes

11.04.2024

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Why prolonged stress is harmful and how it triggers tumor formation

Stress causes certain white blood cells - neutrophils - to form sticky, web-like structures

10.04.2024

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A psychologist told why depression comes in the spring

It is provoked by the increase in daylight hours, change of circadian rhythms (fluctuations in the intensity of various biological processes)

10.04.2024

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Touch has improved the physical and mental health of people of all ages

Based on an extensive systematic review and multi-level meta-analysis, scientists have obtained evidence that any type of touch - whether massage, hugging, or stroking - is almost equally beneficial to health

09.04.2024

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Excessive watermelon consumption caused severe hyperkalemia

Medics at St. Vincent's Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA, described three cases of severe hyperkalemia - an increase in blood potassium concentration caused by overeating watermelons

08.04.2024

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Lack of sleep had an effect on diabetes

A new research paper has found that people who sleep three to five hours a night are more susceptible to type 2 diabetes than those who have better sleep schedules aligned

03.04.2024

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Eggs named safe for cardiac risks

12 units per week for four months did not cause metabolic abnormalities

02.04.2024