Neuroscience
Scientists press mammal 'snooze button' to understand hibernation
Could humans eventually be induced to hibernate to protect them after an injury or preserve them during deep space travel?
Jun 11, 2020
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News tagged with body temperatures
Medical research
Linking calorie restriction, body temperature and healthspan
Cutting calories significantly may not be an easy task for most, but it's tied to a host of health benefits ranging from longer lifespan to a much lower chance of developing cancer, heart disease, diabetes and neurodegenerative ...
Sep 9, 2020
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Curcumin shows promise in attacking Parkinson's disease
Curcumin, a compound found in the spice turmeric, is proving effective at preventing clumping of a protein involved in Parkinson's disease, says a Michigan State University researcher.
Mar 20, 2012
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Neuroscience
More than a sign of sleepiness, yawning may cool the brain
Though considered a mark of boredom or fatigue, yawning might also be a trait of the hot-headed. Literally.
Sep 19, 2011
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Neuroscience
Healthy human brains are hotter than previously thought, exceeding 40 degrees C
New research has shown that normal human brain temperature varies much more than we thought, and this could be a sign of healthy brain function. In healthy men and women, where oral temperature is typically less than 37°C, ...
Jun 13, 2022
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Medical research
Little-known protein appears to play important role in obesity and metabolic disease
With unexpected findings about a protein that's highly expressed in fat tissue, scientists at Scripps Research have opened the door to critical new understandings about obesity and metabolism. Their discovery, which appears ...
Nov 21, 2019
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Diabetes
Can't exercise? A hot bath may help improve inflammation, metabolism, study suggests
Hot water treatment may help improve inflammation and blood sugar (glucose) levels in people who are unable to exercise, according to a new study. The findings are published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
Nov 14, 2018
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Medical research
Restricting calories lowers body temperature, may predict longer lifespan
(Medical Xpress) -- Nutrition and longevity researchers have found more evidence that eating less may help people live longer.
May 11, 2011
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Medical research
New findings on mechanisms for body temperature regulation by fat tissue
New discoveries about the mechanism responsible for heat generation in the body related to fat tissue oppose classical views in the field and could lead to new ways to fight metabolic disorders associated with obesity, according ...
Oct 5, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Exercising comfortably in a mask
People hitting the gym during the pandemic are adjusting to a new normal of exercising while wearing a face covering. While some might feel discomfort in a mask during a workout, a physical therapist at Baylor College of ...
Jan 12, 2022
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