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31 DEC 2023 Kids who spend five minutes practicing mindfulness before opening a book have a higher chance of improving their reading skills. That’s according to a new US study, thought to be the first of its kind to look at the direct links between mindfulness and academic capabilities in …

05 JAN 2024 We are constantly reminded about how exercise benefits our bone and muscle health or reduces fat. However, there is also a growing interest in one element of our anatomy that is often overlooked: our fascia. Fascia is a thin casing of connective tissue, mainly made of collagen …

04 JAN 2024 A 57-year-old woman from Wisconsin recently sustained a rather unfortunate injury to her buttock. She had attended the hospital for an MRI ( magnetic resonance imaging) scan and had entered the machine with a concealed firearm. The machine’s powerful magnet caused the gun to discharge. This isn’t …

03 JAN 2024 A recent study has revealed a tenuous but plausible link between picking your nose and increasing the risk of developing dementia. In cases where picking at your nose damages internal tissues, critical species of bacteria have a clearer path to the brain, which responds to their presence …

01 JAN 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionise the way we diagnose and treat illness. It could be particularly helpful for depression because it could make more accurate diagnoses and determine which treatments are more likely to work. Some 20% of us will have depression at least once …

30 DEC 2023 Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars located at the very back of the mouth. They look just like the first and second molars, but can sometimes be a little smaller. They are commonly called wisdom teeth because they are the last of the 32 permanent …

29 DEC 2023 The way your pupils react to light exercise could reveal whether you’re getting one of the key benefits of movement – the cognitive boost linked to improved mood and enhanced executive function. Researchers in Japan monitored pupil size in 24 participants during 10 minutes of light exercise …

25 DEC 2023 In the vast expanse of the world’s oceans and waterways, maritime workers face unique challenges that most land-based workers would never encounter. From weather conditions and treacherous seas to complicated machinery operations, maritime workers grapple with elements that require a specialized knowledge base. The crews that operate …

20 DEC 2023 If you’re the one in every ten adults who experiences incessant ringing in your ears, you already know how disruptive tinnitus can be. A new study led by researchers from Massachusetts Eye and Ear has uncovered evidence of this phantom noise being generated by hyperactive nerves the …

18 DEC 2023 In just two months, twins placed on an experimental vegan diet had lower insulin, decreased weight, and reduced levels of a protein associated with heart disease and stroke, new research shows. The findings provide yet more evidence to show that vegan diets aren’t just the best option for the …