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Experiment did not support the hypothesis of brain cleansing in sleep
It is believed that one of the main functions of sleep is to actively cleanse the brain of metabolites and toxins
15.05.2024- English version
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Ultra-high stress on the body has prolonged life by several years
An international team of scientists has concluded that, contrary to popular belief, extreme physical exertion can have a healing effect on the body
14.05.2024
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A single exposure to alcohol was enough to trigger addiction
Scientists have looked at the various effects of a single exposure to ethanol at the molecular, cellular and behavioural levels
13.05.2024
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Yoga classes have been linked to lower blood pressure
People who do yoga at least once a week have lower blood pressure readings on average than the rest of us
09.05.2024
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Music and meditation increased maternal lactation and infant weights
A systematic review and meta-analysis by British scientists found that relaxation interventions (music, meditation, mindfulness) and guided relaxation in the mother were associated with increased breast milk production
08.05.2024
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Cooking has made the oxygen of the air potentially hazardous to health
Researchers from Canada and Switzerland have found that frying in a lighted room also produces singlet oxygen, which contributes to diabetes, cancer and heart disease
08.05.2024
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A love of fried and grilled foods has been linked to the risk of depression and sleep disorders in young adults
Turkish scientists conducted an observational cross-sectional study and concluded that consumption of large amounts of glycation end products is associated with increased risk of depression and decreased sleep quality in young adults
02.05.2024
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Healthy lifestyle offset predisposition to early death by 62%
A balanced diet, absence of bad habits, physical activity and other components of a healthy lifestyle can compensate for the influence of genes that shorten its duration
01.05.2024
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Medics have named the healthiest sweetener for the brain
Researchers from China and Brazil compared the brain's response to sweeteners and identified the most "compatible" with it
30.04.2024
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Antihypertensive drugs increased fracture risk in the elderly
A study by US researchers has found that starting antihypertensive drugs is associated with an increased risk of fractures and falls in seniors in nursing homes
29.04.2024
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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