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Research finds black seed therapeutic for aging women

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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How Pets Affect Your Health, According to Science

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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To do or not to do: cracking the code of motivation

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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Fungi in the gut prime immunity against infection

Common fungi, often present in the gut, teach the immune system how to respond to their more dangerous relatives, according to new research from scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine. Breakdowns in this process can leave people susceptible to deadly fungal infections. The study, published in February 2021 in the prestigious…
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Algae proteins partially restore man’s sight

The vision of a completely blind man has been partially restored using light-sensing proteins first found in algae. The man was treated with a type of therapy called optogenetics, which uses the proteins to control cells at the back of his eye. He first knew it was working when he realised he could see the painted stripes of a…
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Resveratrol and EGCG found to stimulate new brain cells

Story at-a-glance: • The phytonutrients EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate) and resveratrol have a direct and indirect effect on your central nervous system, including having proneurogenic properties and improving cognitive function • EGCG demonstrates the ability to enhance connectivity in the brain, lower cognitive impairment and reduce…
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