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A recent study implemented by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute suggests that adults in US rural areas are at a higher risk of heart failure than those in urban neighborhoods. The results of this observational project were published...

Anxiety May Increase the Heart Rate. Nevertheless, whether the reverse is correct is still unknown. Scientists from Stanford University have recently evaluated the effects of increased heart rate on mice behaviors. Published in Nature, the results show that a faster heart...

Oxytocin is often called “the love hormone”. Released in the brain, multiple studies have shown that it is important for emotional and social bonds in humans. However, recent research published in the Neuron journal reveals otherwise. In this project, scientists from...

Fast food is increasingly common around the world thanks to its convenience and availability. However, products at fast-food restaurants typically contain a lot of sugar, calories, and fat, but lack fiber and nutrients. While occasional consumption of fast food is...

A recent study published in eBioMedicine has found a link between hydration in the body and better health. In this research, scientists from the United States National Institute of Health conducted a cohort analysis on nearly 16,000 participants between 45...

Inflammatory bowel disease leads to damage and inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract. This chronic condition may cause different symptoms, such as vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, or abdominal pain. Signs can vary, depending on the type and severity. Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s...

A recent study done by scientists at the University of Toronto, Canada, has shown that honey can provider certain cardiometabolic benefits for those people who get fewer than 10 percent of daily calories from sugar. In this research, the authors...

Not all foods are the same. Many products are heavily processed by adding additives, oil, sugar, and salt to maximize their shelf life, such as sodas, energy beverages, energy bars, cookies, chips, instant noodles, chicken nuggets, and ready-to-heat pizza. Many...

Our working memory would decline when we get aged or have medical conditions, such as a stroke, Parkinson’s disease, or dementia. This may have an impact all nearly all types of daily activities. A recent study done by scientists from...

Omega-3 refers to a group of polyunsaturated fatty acids. They play a key role in many body functions, especially cognitive functioning and heart health. There are 3 main forms of omega-3: DHA, EPA, and ALA. They can be taken through...