health

Anti-ageing: Mice treated with a chemical from grape seed extract live 9 per cent longer and are more physically fit

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A chemical derived from grape seeds selectively destroys worn-out cells in mice, allowing them to live 9 per cent longer than their untreated counterparts Health 6 December 2021 By Carissa Wong Grapes cut open to reveal their seeds Shutterstock / kholywood A chemical isolated from grape seed extract prolongs the lifespans of old mice by … Read more

How Much of a Risk Do Synthetic Food Dyes Pose to Your Health? A Research Weighs In

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Early-onset colorectal cancer incidence among the young, defined as those under age 50, has been rising globally since the early 1990s. Rates for colon and rectal cancers are expected to increase by 90 percent and 124 percent, respectively, by 2030.   One suspected reason behind this trend is increased global consumption of a Westernized diet … Read more

Health in space: Sleeping bag could prevent vision loss in astronauts

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Long spells in microgravity can alter eyeball shape, but a sleeping bag that applies suction to the lower body could prevent such problems Space 9 December 2021 By Jason Arunn Murugesu Volunteers spent 72 hours in the high-tech sleeping bag UT Southwestern Medical Center A sleeping bag that mimics the pull of gravity could prevent … Read more

Just 10 Minutes of Moderate Running Can Boost Brain Activity, Study Shows

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As little as 10 minutes of moderate-intensity running is enough to boost your mood and cognitive function, according to a new study – findings that give us a better understanding of how physical exercise is related to mental health.   The study looked at the prefrontal cortex (PFC) in particular, the part of the brain … Read more

Are Our Diets Contributing to The Rise in Angry Rhetoric?

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Emotional, non-rational, even explosive remarks in public discourse have escalated in recent years. Politicians endure insults during legislative discussions; scientists receive emails and tweets containing verbal abuse and threats.   What’s going on? This escalation in angry rhetoric is sometimes attributed to social media. But are there other influences altering communication styles? As researchers in … Read more