Scientists reveal green tea’s fat-burning secret
Green tea is an ancient beverage recognized for its medicinal and antioxidant properties. It has been widely studied for its beneficial effects on metabolic...
Living with purpose may protect your brain from dementia
Research into Blue Zones -- regions of the world where people tend to live longer -- shows that having a sense of purpose in...
Cocoa supplements show surprising anti-aging potential
Could cocoa extract supplements rich in cocoa flavanols reduce inflammation and, in turn, prevent age-related chronic diseases? In a new study from the COcoa...
Brain fat, not just plaques, may be the hidden driver of...
It was long thought that fat in the brain played no role in neurodegenerative diseases, but Purdue University researchers are challenging that assumption.
The research...
Want a younger brain? Harvard researchers say eat like this
Following a green-Mediterranean diet -- which includes green tea and the aquatic plant Mankai -- is associated with slower brain aging, according to a...
Scientists finally reveal the hidden mechanism linking alcohol to fatty liver
Mayo Clinic researchers have pinpointed how excessive alcohol consumption contributes to fatty liver disease, a condition that affects more than one in three people...
Stress measured in hair could predict depression and anxiety in children
Long-term stress levels, measured through hair samples, may provide important clues about mental health risks in children with chronic physical illnesses (CPI), according to...
Scientists uncover surprising link between diet and nearsightedness
A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, found predominantly in fish oils, may help ward off the development of nearsightedness (myopia) in children, while...
Scientists reveal how breathwork unlocks psychedelic bliss in the brain
Breathwork while listening to music may induce a blissful state in practitioners, accompanied by changes in blood flow to emotion-processing brain regions, according to...
The surprising reason x-rays can push arthritis patients toward surgery
Routine x-rays aren’t recommended to diagnose the condition. Instead, GPs can make a diagnosis based on symptoms and medical history.
Yet nearly half of new...
