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Short bouts of intense exercise may help protect the brain from age-related cognitive decline by increasing the production of a key protein involved in neuroplasticity, learning, and memory, new research suggests. In a small study of healthy adults, 6 minutes of high-intensity cycling increased circulating levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) to a significantly greater …

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Researchers have developed an optimized genetic test for ovarian cancer, which helps accurately target an effective but expensive medication. The drug has significantly improved the prognosis of ovarian cancer patients. A genetic test developed in a study at the University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital identifies ovarian cancer patients who benefit from PARP inhibitors, …

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While many studies have examined male salt consumption behaviors, less research has examined how these behaviors may differ among female subjects. To this end, a recent Nutrients journal study reviews differences in salt intake based on sex. Background The innate appetite for salt among humans and animals is largely driven by the physiological need for sodium to …

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During normal pregnancy, inflammation is associated with placentation, implantation, and parturition. Uncontrolled inflammation could lead to severe adverse effects on the mother and infant. Therefore, it is essential to understand molecular interactions taking place during the controlled inflammation during pregnancy. Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids ingested through the diet are metabolized into bioactive compounds that …

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Kiwifruit can increase the frequency of bowel movements for people with constipation, according to researchers in New Zealand. “In addition to improved measures of constipation status, there was a significant improvement in stool consistency, reduction in constipation, indigestion/reflux, and abdominal pain resulting in an improved overall level of GI comfort,” write Richard Gearry, MD, PhD, of …

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Two conservative interventions are effective for treating acute and subacute spine pain, new research suggests. Results from the SPINE CARE randomized controlled trial showed that 6–8 weeks of an individualized postural therapy (IPT) or a multidisciplinary biopsychosocial intervention known as ICE that includes physical therapy were associated with small but statistically significant reductions in pain-related …

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Bathing in cold water or ice may cut “bad” body fat and reduce the risk of disorders such as diabetes, but other claims of health benefits are less defined, according to researchers from the Arctic University of Norway and the University Hospital of North Norway. What to Know Immersion in cold water has a major impact on …

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A new study reports that slowly lowering weights builds and strengthens muscles almost as well as lifting and lowering them, as you would do with a typical rep. That means, for example, that you could use two hands to lift a dumbbell, then one hand to slowly lower it, while sacrificing little in the way …

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Did you know that this rich seed has six times as much calcium and eleven times as much phosphorus as milk, making it excellent for maintaining bone health for vegans? It is becoming more well-known as one of the greatest plant sources of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for maintaining heart and brain health, …

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Unexpected results from a phase 3 trial exploring the effect of multivitamins and cognition have now been published. Findings from a phase 3 study show daily multivitamin use, but not cocoa, is linked to a significantly slower rate of age-related cognitive decline. Originally presented last November at the 14th Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) conference and reported …

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