Health
Changes in breakfast and dinner timings can reduce body fat
Modest changes to breakfast and dinner times can reduce body fat, a new pilot study in the Journal of Nutritional Sciences reports.
Aug 29, 2018
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Neuroscience
Scientists discover neurons that act as brain 'glue' to recall memories
Scientists have discovered new insights into how our brain stores episodic memories—a type of long-term, conscious memory of a previous experience—that could be critical to the development of new neuroprosthetic devices ...
Oct 5, 2023
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Diabetes
Implantable fuel cell that generates electricity from excess glucose in the blood
In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. This means that patients have to obtain the hormone externally to regulate their blood sugar levels. Currently, this is mostly done via insulin pumps that are attached ...
Mar 28, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
ADHD linked to hoarding behaviour
New research has found that people with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are significantly more likely to also exhibit hoarding behaviors, which can have a serious impact on their quality of life.
Feb 25, 2022
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Health
Why am I so tired and when is it time to see the doctor about it? A GP explains
Everyone feels tired sometimes. But how do you know whether your tiredness is a problem worth seeing a doctor about? And with all the mental and emotional strain we have been under from the pandemic, isn't it just normal ...
Aug 9, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The scent of a rose improves learning during sleep
Effortless learning during sleep is the dream of many people. The supportive effect of smells on learning success when presented both during learning and sleep was first proven in an extensive sleep laboratory study. Researchers ...
Jan 31, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New treatment leads to much less overeating
The current advice and treatment given to patients with obesity mostly involves eating less and healthier food and exercising more. In some of the most severe cases, patients undergo obesity surgery.
Dec 30, 2021
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Health
Quorn protein builds muscle better than milk protein
A study from the University of Exeter has found that mycoprotein, the protein-rich food source that is unique to Quorn products, stimulates post-exercise muscle building to a greater extent than milk protein.
Jul 3, 2019
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Biomedical technology
Soft robotic wearable restores arm function for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Some 30,000 people in the U.S. are affected by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, a neurodegenerative condition that damages cells in the brain and spinal cord necessary for movement.
Feb 4, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Answer isn't always on the 'tip of the tongue' for older adults
Has your memory failed you today, such as struggling to recall a word that's "on the tip of your tongue?" If so, you're not alone.
Jun 15, 2012
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