Tag: scientific research
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Baylor Study Finds Amino Acids that Improve Cognition in Older Adults
A clinical trial performed by Baylor College of Medicine researchers found that certain amino acids improve cognition in older adults. In the pilot human trial, the researchers examined the effect of supplementation with GlyNAC.Β This is a combination of glycine and N-acetylcysteine, precursors of the natural antioxidant glutathione.Β They found that these amino acids could…
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What Chemicals Are in Plastic Toys? Here’s What Researchers Found
Ever since plastic was invented in the late 19th century, plastic toys have been a big hit with children all over the world. Plastic made toys more affordable, which meant that even lower-income families could get a toy for their children. However, plastic has made quite a journey when it comes to safety. Unfortunately, that…
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New University Study Links Childhood Diet to Adult Health
New research shows that a childhood diet can affect oneβs health all the way into adulthood. The UC Riverside study found that eating excess sugar and fat as a child can change your gut bacteria permanently. Researchers discovered that this held true even if a person eats healthier later in life. A paper summarizing this…
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Purdue Study Explains How to Make Virtual Meetings Even Greener
While working from home helps the environment somehow, we can all make virtual meetings even greener. Researchers say that keeping your camera off during online meetings can reduce your carbon footprint. The new study says that even though carbon emissions decreased in 2020, increased technology use puts a significant strain on the environment. Because of…
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New Zealand Doctors Link a Raw Food Diet to Good Mental Health
A recent study from New Zealand doctors found that a raw food diet improved mental health and well-being. The University of Otago research, published in Frontiers in Psychology, surveyed more than 1100 young adults from New Zealand. The U.S. Researchers asked them about their sleep, exercise habits, diet, and mental health. Lead author Shay-Ruby Wickham…
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Researchers Link Hodgkin’s Lymphoma to the Immune System
Do you know someone with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma? Researchers made an incredible connection between this lymphatic cancer and the immune system. Cancer research is one of the most important research areas of the century. The cases of cancer that people face each year are innumerable, yet the disease and the cure is elusive. It’s like an…