Studies

Larrea divaricata, more commonly known as chaparral, is a plant widely used in South American folk medicine because of its anti-inflammatory properties. A group of researchers conducted a study on whether an aqueous extract of this plant can be used to treat oxidative stress in the submandibular glands of diabetic rats. Previous…
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While there are many different ways to rid your body of accumulated toxins, from detoxifying foods and chemical and/or natural detox agents to saunas, a biological process known as autophagy plays a key role. The term autophagy means “self-eating,” and refers to the processes by which your body cleans out various debris, including…
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The human nose is not usually considered an asset. Most humans are more concerned with how our noses look than how they function, unless, that is, we’re plagued with sinus infections or have lost our sense of smell due to covid. While strange dogs will enthusiastically and unabashedly sniff each other when they first meet, we…
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Can 10 minutes of exercise a day really have an effect on longevity? It can be difficult to discern what advice is right these days. Exercise science is a relatively young field. That’s why it feels like every day there’s a new study telling us how to work out for better health: • “You need to walk 10,000 steps a day.” • “You…
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Magnesium is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions in our body and its deficiency can contribute to significant health problems. Two common pathologies associated with magnesium deficiency are Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. According to one scientific review, low magnesium may actually be the greatest predictor of heart…
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Synthetic biologists achieve a breakthrough in the design of living cells. Northwestern University synthetic biologist Joshua Leonard used to build devices when he was a child using electronic kits. Now he and his team have developed a design-driven process that uses parts from a very different kind of toolkit to build complex genetic…
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A type of fiber called pectin can protect plants from soil aluminum, according to a recent study led by researchers from the University of Tsukuba in Japan. Published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science, the study showed that pectin works as a barrier against aluminum. Pectin protects plants from soil aluminum Aluminum is…
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Two studies indicate that black seed (nigella sativa) may provide a unique set of benefits to aging women by protecting both against metabolic syndrome and accelerated bone loss As reported previously, black seed has been used for hundreds of years as both a food and medicine, and was once known as 'the remedy for everything but…
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There have been many studies conducted concerning how pets affect your health. Indeed, if you have a pet, you'll know how they brighten up your life. It’s a proven fact that taking care of a dog, cat, or other species of animals is beneficial for you on many levels. As a matter of fact, there are several studies that analyze how…
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Our motivation to put effort for achieving a goal is controlled by a reward system wired in the brain. However, many neuropathological conditions impair the reward system, diminishing the will to work. Recently, scientists in Japan experimentally manipulated the reward system network of monkeys and studied their behavior. They deciphered…
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