People with obesity are often treated with less respect than other people, discriminated against, and socially devalued because of their weight. This societal stigma can sometimes be internalized, leading individuals with ...
Jan 24, 2020
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Our brains begin to form in the womb but continue to take shape into adolescence. In a series of articles, we look at how the latest research could help us support children's development, helping them overcome learning disorders ...
Nov 16, 2018
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Dietary restriction can slow age-related diseases and extend the lifespan of all species tested to date. Understanding this phenomenon might help people live longer, preferably without having to drastically limit calories. ...
Jul 3, 2012
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Altering diet can reduce unfavorable health changes associated with menopause such as blood sugar control and cholesterol levels.
Oct 18, 2022
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Following a Mediterranean diet low in calories and engaging in daily physical activity are proven to reduce body weight and cardiovascular risk in patients with overweight and metabolic syndrome, and to maintain these benefits ...
Nov 6, 2018
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Exercise, even in small doses, changes the expression of our innate DNA. New research from Lund University in Sweden has described for the first time what happens on an epigenetic level in fat cells when we undertake physical ...
Jul 3, 2013
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Scientists have long speculated about the physical changes that occur in the brain when a new memory is formed. Now, research from the National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS) has shed light on this intriguing ...
Oct 12, 2023
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A bit of stress can be good for your mental and physical wellbeing, but too much can lead to anxiety, depression and other health problems. It can also make you age faster. So learning to become more stress-resilient is important ...
Jan 11, 2022
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No, the average human attention span is not shorter than a goldfish's.
Jan 24, 2024
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All over the world, people suffered the influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on their well-being. However, the impact was not the same for everyone. We know physical health and mental health are affected partly by environmental ...
May 23, 2022
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