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Tapping improves speech perception

A light rhythmic movement before a conversation makes it easier to understand your interlocutor in a noisy environment. New evidence...

How a regular T-shirt turned into a coach

A plain-looking T-shirt can now replace a fitness tracker. Cornell University has developed a “smart” fabric that tracks posture and...

Gum health affects the liver

Doctors are increasingly saying that diseases of one organ can affect other organs. A new review of the evidence draws...

Vitamin K deficiency impairs memory and increases inflammation in the brain

A new study by scientists published in The Journal of Nutrition has shown that vitamin K deficiency can not only...

Smartphones are detrimental to the mind and body

Having a hard time concentrating without constantly checking your phone? Maybe it’s not just habit. A study has shown: people...

As we age, bones respond worse to sport

With age, physical activity no longer strengthens bones the way it used to – but the usual explanations for this...

Vitamin C helps with heart disease

People with type 2 diabetes have a particularly high risk of cardiovascular disease. But there’s a simple solution on your...

Pomegranate helps keep you healthy

Invisible inflammation and blood pressure spikes can sneak up on even those who feel healthy. A new study shows that...

What changes in immunity with age and how it affects health

The state of the immune system is directly related not only to age, but also to lifestyle, gender and past...