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Three litres of cola a day significantly reduced blood potassium levels
Reducing cola consumption normalised the numbers
25.04.2024- English version
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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
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A nutritionist explained why it is better to eat apples of different colors
Nutritionists recommend eating five servings of fruits and vegetables throughout the day, with a total weight of about half a kilogram
01.04.2024