Summary: Cellular changes associated with Parkinson’s disease could be revealed with the use of quantitative MRI which allows for a deeper examination of microstructures within the striatum. Source: Hebrew University of Jerusalem Parkinson’s is a progressive and debilitating disease of the brain that eventually compromises patients’ ability to walk and even to talk. Its diagnosis …
In a typical spring, breeding seabirds — and human seabird-watchers — flock to Stora Karlsö, an island off the coast of Sweden. But in 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic canceled the tourist season, reducing human presence on the island by more than 90 percent. With people out of the picture, white-tailed eagles moved in, becoming much …
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New Jersey on Sunday reported another 2,425 confirmed COVID-19 positive tests and no confirmed deaths, the first time in six days that there were less than 2,500 new cases reported. Cases had been climbing recently with omnicron’s subvariant BA.5. The subvariant spreads rapidly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said it accounted for …
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There are a variety of natural remedies that can help alleviate depression in some people. We all feel blue from time to time, but if you’re consistently down in the dumps and you can’t think why, you might be one of around 10 percent of Americans suffering from depression.[1] The good news is that pharmaceutical …
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Comment on this story Comment The dank, loamy smell fills my nostrils. I turn my head but cannot escape the odor. It emanates from me, this nauseating scent of sickness and neglect. It is five days since the surgery, five days since my right breast and multiple lymph nodes were removed. I cannot bathe or …
The keto diet continues to be a popular way of eating for people looking to lose weight, stabilize their blood sugar and insulin levels, and in some cases, reduce the risk of or even reverse type 2 diabetes. The keto diet makes these health improvements possible by limiting carbs and emphasizing a high intake of …
Nordic walking, also known as pole walking, requires more effort to be applied to the poles with each step than conventional walking does. Upper body muscles are stimulated more during Nordic walking than they are during regular walking, which may cause considerable increases in heart rate at a given speed. When compared to walking without …
Tobacco is an incredibly addictive substance. Studies have found that smoking tobacco can be as addictive as heroin and cocaine (opens in new tab), but what makes people crave a cigarette? And why do many people struggle to stop smoking despite being aware of the dangers? The answer, it turns out, has to do with …
The so-called Mediterranean diet is held up as a gold-standard of healthy eating but there is another meal plan that is packed with just as many nutrients, experts explain. The Nordic diet emphasises a greater intake of fruit, berries, vegetables, whole grain products, fish and game, and less milk products, meat and poultry. The key …
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Summary: Study reports that age-related loss of the Y chromosome in men is linked to heart muscle scarring and an increased risk of heart failure. The findings may explain why men tend to die, on average, seven years younger than women. Source: University of Virginia The loss of the male sex chromosome as many men …
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