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A new study in rats shows that lactate, a substance found in the muscles, initiates a cascade of actions in the muscles that helps blood vessels relax. The surprising results are published ahead of print in the journal Function.
Oct 10, 2024
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Exercise is great for improving heart health. But the thought of hitting the gym or going for a jog might put some people off from doing it. And, if you have a heart condition already, such dynamic exercises may not be safe ...
Oct 9, 2024
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Low serum sodium concentrations in the blood are called hyponatremia, a prevalent clinical electrolyte disorder. In contrast to acute hyponatremia, chronic hyponatremia has been previously considered asymptomatic because ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Microglia are the brain's immune cells known to play a vital role in maintaining neural function and responding to potential threats. However, when the brain is subjected to hyperosmotic stress—a condition characterized by ...
Sep 4, 2024
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Northwestern Medicine investigators have uncovered a new way in which neurons in the brain "forget" associations that help guide behavior and habits, according to a study published in Cell Reports.
Aug 23, 2024
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From "breathwork recipes" to breathing techniques, many social media and health websites are recommending breathwork to reduce stress.
Jun 25, 2024
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New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that nitrate from plant sources is associated with a lower risk of mortality while nitrate from other sources such as animal-based foods, processed meat and tap water, ...
Jun 25, 2024
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People who experience stroke have limited therapeutic options, but new research by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital reveals the potential for non-invasive light treatment using lasers. The results are published ...
Jun 19, 2024
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After women go through menopause, their risk of heart disease increases dramatically. To improve and support heart and blood vessel health among postmenopausal women, researchers at Penn State studied whether beetroot juice ...
Jun 10, 2024
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When we learn something new, our brain cells (neurons) communicate with each other through electrical and chemical signals. If the same group of neurons communicate together often, the connections between them get stronger. ...
Jun 7, 2024
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