Research from the Babraham Institute has developed a method to ‘time jump’ human skin cells by 30 years, turning back the ageing clock for cells without losing their specialised function. Work by researchers in the Institute’s Epigenetics research programme has been able to partly restore the function of older cells, as well as rejuvenating the …
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Two distinctly South African teas have been fingered for their potential to treat two of the country’s biggest cancer killers. New research, presented recently at the Cancer Association of South Africa’s Research in Action Conference, showed that rooibos and honeybush both have anti-cancer properties that may be useful in the treatment of prostate and breast …
With this year’s flu season expected to be more severe, South Africans should seriously consider getting their influenza jabs, a local disease expert warns. Flu vaccine basics Why are we likely to experience a severe flu season in South Africa? If we look at the previous two years, very little influenza was circulating compared to …
Sensory therapy techniques may be beneficial for people experiencing feelings of anxiety. That’s the conclusion of two new studies that explore the benefits of therapies that use the senses to help manage feelings of anxiety. One study involved music, and the other involved a huggable pillow that simulates breathing. “In the realm of psychology, sensory …
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A non-antibiotic treatment, methenamine hippurate, could benefit women who live with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). In a new study, researchers say the antiseptic treatment acts as prophylaxis without contributing to the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. The study, published in the British Medical Journal, looked at 240 women over the age of 18 with recurrent UTIs. …
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When it comes to using nutrition to battle high blood pressure, the operative approach may be to “Goldilocks” your protein intake. According to a new study, people who get their protein from a variety of sources (four or more versus two or less) have a 66 percent lower chance of experiencing high blood pressure, also known …
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Nearly half of U.S. adults are living with high blood pressure, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A new study shows that if you experience this condition from youth, it could significantly affect your brain health in middle age and beyond. “Identifying early risk factors and early changes in the brain will have …
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Attention glass-half-full types: Staying optimistic may help you live longer and better than your more pessimistic counterparts. Researchers from Boston University came to that conclusion after following 233 men over 22 years. They reported that the study participants who had a more optimistic attitude had higher levels of emotional well-being and experienced stress differently and …
On March 13, most of the United States — except for Arizona and Hawaii — “sprang forward,” adjusting their clocks ahead by 1 hour. Later this year, on Nov. 6, they will reverse the process by “falling back” 1 hour. Daylight saving time (DST) is a practice that was first adopted by Germany on May 1, …
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On average, the number of healthy years we live is growing. This includes people living with some common chronic health conditions, according to new research published in PLOS Medicine. Researchers reported that between 1991 and 2011, men gained 4.6 years of life expectancy while women gained 2.1. When it comes to disability-free life expectancy, men gained 3.7 …
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