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Yoga helps with knee pain

A new study by Australian medical researchers has found that yoga is as effective in relieving knee osteoarthritis pain as...

Chronic stress disables the brain’s defenses

Chinese neuroscientists have discovered that short-term stress activates “cleaning” in the brain, while prolonged stress, on the contrary, disrupts this...

Additives in sauces and drinks have been linked to the development of type 2 diabetes

We have long been accustomed to convenient and beautiful products with a long shelf life. But the data shows that...

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...