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Scientists have learnt why muscles weaken as we age
Ceramides are often included in skincare products, but now scientists have discovered that they play a major role in the weakening of muscles as we age
05.07.2024- English version
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Plant-based meat has been shown to be no healthier than natural meat
A randomised clinical trial compared the effects on cardiometabolic indices of two types of diets - with consumption of animal meat or its plant-based counterparts
04.07.2024
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Attempted sleep: can you sleep less without harming your health?
People are looking for ways to cut back on sleep and still feel alert and refreshed
03.07.2024
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Saffron extract helped with insomnia
Scientists from Australia have conducted a preliminary study on the efficacy of saffron extract for the treatment of insomnia
02.07.2024
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90% of tattoo ink has undeclared hazardous substances in it
American scientists have found out that in most cases the list of ingredients of tattoo ink does not coincide with the actual composition, and some components can threaten health
01.07.2024
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Road dust increased the risk of cancer in residents of megacities
Russian scientists have proved that road dust increases the risk of cancer in people living in cities with millions of inhabitants
27.06.2024
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Melatonin reduced the risk of developing age-related retinal degeneration
A cohort study by US scientists has found that taking melatonin is associated with a reduced risk of developing age-related macular degeneration
26.06.2024
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Butyrate-producing gut bacteria protected people from severe infections
As reported in The Lancet Microbe, a 10 percent increase in the number of butyrate manufacturers reduced the risk of hospitalisation by 14-25 percent
24.06.2024
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Healthy mental health improved physical well-being in old age
High life satisfaction and positive emotions, coupled with low rates of neurosis and depression, led to a healthier ageing phenotype - such people had higher resilience and longer life expectancy
21.06.2024
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A sedentary lifestyle combined with drinking coffee was found to be less harmful than without coffee
Although much research has been devoted to the beneficial properties of coffee, scientists continue to make discoveries on the topic
19.06.2024
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Alcohol mouthwash promoted the growth of opportunistic bacteria
People who used it regularly had more bacteria that can lead to serious illnesses
18.06.2024
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Bariatric surgery has been found to be most effective for weight loss and weight maintenance
A systematic review of 47 studies presented at the annual scientific conference of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery found that bariatric surgery provided the greatest and most sustained weight loss compared with the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GTP-1) receptor agonists and lifestyle modification
14.06.2024
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Physical activity in the evening was better at lowering blood glucose levels
A clinical study by Spanish scientists has shown that moderate physical activity in obese people in the evening reduces daily, daytime and nighttime glucose levels
11.06.2024
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Five percent of cardiac arrests have been linked to energy drink consumption
In most cases, the stoppage occurred during sports training before which patients consumed energy drinks
07.06.2024
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Kombucha lowered glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes
Tea mushroom (kombucha) lowered average fasting blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes patients who drank it every day for four weeks
05.06.2024
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Inflammatory bowel disease increased the risk of developing heart failure
A Swedish population-based study has found that patients with inflammatory bowel disease have a higher risk of developing heart failure within 20 years of diagnosis
04.06.2024
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Daytime sleep intensified memories of emotional trauma and anxiety
Neuroscientists have found that sleeping during the day enhances memory of disturbing and frightening events
03.06.2024
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Placebo has been shown to be effective in mental disorders
Simply believing that the medication being taken will help can make mental health patients feel better
31.05.2024
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Omega-3 supplements moderately reduced aggression in children and adults
A meta-analysis by US researchers found that supplementation with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may reduce aggression in the short term
30.05.2024
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Technologists have found a way to make chocolate healthier
Swiss researchers and chocolate makers have developed a recipe that makes the dessert healthier for you
29.05.2024