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Salt changes the microbiome and memory

We are used to hearing about the dangers of excess salt — it raises blood pressure and harms the heart....

Digital drawing helps to cope with stress

Coloring on digital devices can be just as effective a way to reduce stress and improve psychological well‑being as traditional...

Voice can reveal the health of the brain and body

Based on a person’s speech, it is possible to assess not only their chronological age but also the rate of...

Feijoa lowers systolic blood pressure

Scientists from the University of Auckland conducted the world’s first long‑term clinical study of feijoa powder in humans and discovered...

Habits can lead to dependence

When we hear the word “addiction,” alcohol, drugs, or gambling usually come to mind. Some everyday activities, such as computer...

Blueberries influenced the microbiome and reduced symptoms of depression

Can ordinary blueberries affect mood through the intestines? Scientists from the Institute of Aging Research tried to answer this question....

Prospects of the keto diet in treating mental disorders

In psychiatry, they are beginning to take a closer look at specialized diets with a high fat content and a...

How muscles lose strength with age

With age, muscles weaken, and mitochondria function less efficiently. At the same time, an unexpected shift occurs in muscle tissue,...

Insomnia increases the risk of stroke by 26%

Poor sleep is often perceived as a nuisance that only affects daytime alertness. But new data suggest that insomnia may...