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Which Water Should You Really Be Drinking Every Day? Plain, Electrolyte, Salt Or Detox?
With so many types of water aroundplain, salt, electrolyte or detoxchoosing the best for your body can be confusing. Learn which water keeps you hydrated, supports energy, digestion and brain function, and when to drink it daily.
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Nutritionist Shares Why Just Water Falls Short In Treating Dehydration
Nmami Agarwal explains that when you are dehydrated, your brain cells shrink, which slows down communication and cognitive function.
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Covid And Other Infections Leave Lasting Impact: Chronic Fatigue, Brain Fog
Millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza and glandular fever are affected by long-lasting symptoms.
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Scientists Find Molecule That Blocks Brain Cell Death In Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
A team of Australian scientists has identified a small molecule that blocks cell death, an advance that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
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What Happens If You Don't Eat Enough Fat? 5 Symptoms Of Fat Deficiency
Fats help maintain brain health, support cell growth and accelerate wound healing.
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Here's Why The Indian Health Ministry Warns Against Prolonged Use Of Earphones
These guidelines by Health Ministry aims to raise awareness about the potential dangers of prolonged earphone and headphone use and to promote healthier listening habits among the public.
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Study Of Single Neuron Activity Helps Understand Abstract Thinking In Humans
Observing the activity of an individual brain cell in humans for the first time, scientists have found that neurons can differentiate objects or people regardless of the contexts in which they were encountered for the first time.
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What Exactly Are Microplastics & Can They Actually Be Bad For Us?
Microplastics Human Effects: Research indicates that microplastics can penetrate cells and induce oxidative stress. Below we list the many harmful effects of microplastics on our bodies.
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The Human Brain Is Not As Fast As We Previously Thought, Study Reveals
The researchers posited that our slow brain processing might be down to necessity, or rather, the lack of it.
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Human Cell Atlas Mapping 37 Trillion Human Cells for Disease Insights
The Human Cell Atlas project has made significant strides in mapping the 37 trillion cells of the human body. Recent studies provide detailed insights into organs like the brain, lungs, and digestive system. The research holds great promise for understanding diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The team plans to release a comprehen...
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Single Cell Could Be Capable Of 'Learning': Study
Cells, such as those making up human bodies, might be capable of 'learning', once deemed exclusive to complex creatures with brains, including birds and mammals, a new study has suggested.
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Kidney And Nerve Cells Can Form Memories, Not Just The Brain: Study
A groundbreaking study by New York University (NYU) reveals that memory formation isnt limited to brain cells but may occur in various body cells, altering our understanding of memory.
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Memories Are Not Limited to Brain, New Study Claims
A study from NYU reveals that kidney and nerve cells can perform memory-like functions, suggesting memory capabilities are not restricted to the brain. By replicating a spaced learning process, scientists observed memory gene activation in these non-neural cells, expanding possibilities for enhancing learning and treating memory-related health issu...
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Largest Brain Map Ever Reveals 140,000 Neurons and New Nerve Cell Types in Fruit Fly Brain
A new brain map of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster reveals nearly 140,000 neurons and over 54.5 million synapses. Led by neuroscientists Mala Murthy and Sebastian Seung, the research has uncovered 4,581 previously unknown types of neurons. The project took over four years to complete, relying on AI-assisted electron microscopy.
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Brain Ageing in Monkeys Delays After Being Given Diabetes Medicine Metformin, Study Shows
A recent study has highlighted the potential of metformin, a commonly used diabetes medication, in slowing the ageing process in monkeys. Published in Cell on 12 September, the research shows that daily doses of metformin can preserve cognitive function and delay the ageing effects on various tissues, particularly the brain. This study brings forwa...
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Which Water Should You Really Be Drinking Every Day? Plain, Electrolyte, Salt Or Detox?
With so many types of water aroundplain, salt, electrolyte or detoxchoosing the best for your body can be confusing. Learn which water keeps you hydrated, supports energy, digestion and brain function, and when to drink it daily.
-
Nutritionist Shares Why Just Water Falls Short In Treating Dehydration
Nmami Agarwal explains that when you are dehydrated, your brain cells shrink, which slows down communication and cognitive function.
-
Covid And Other Infections Leave Lasting Impact: Chronic Fatigue, Brain Fog
Millions of people who recover from infections like COVID-19, influenza and glandular fever are affected by long-lasting symptoms.
-
Scientists Find Molecule That Blocks Brain Cell Death In Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
A team of Australian scientists has identified a small molecule that blocks cell death, an advance that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
-
What Happens If You Don't Eat Enough Fat? 5 Symptoms Of Fat Deficiency
Fats help maintain brain health, support cell growth and accelerate wound healing.
-
Here's Why The Indian Health Ministry Warns Against Prolonged Use Of Earphones
These guidelines by Health Ministry aims to raise awareness about the potential dangers of prolonged earphone and headphone use and to promote healthier listening habits among the public.
-
Study Of Single Neuron Activity Helps Understand Abstract Thinking In Humans
Observing the activity of an individual brain cell in humans for the first time, scientists have found that neurons can differentiate objects or people regardless of the contexts in which they were encountered for the first time.
-
What Exactly Are Microplastics & Can They Actually Be Bad For Us?
Microplastics Human Effects: Research indicates that microplastics can penetrate cells and induce oxidative stress. Below we list the many harmful effects of microplastics on our bodies.
-
The Human Brain Is Not As Fast As We Previously Thought, Study Reveals
The researchers posited that our slow brain processing might be down to necessity, or rather, the lack of it.
-
Human Cell Atlas Mapping 37 Trillion Human Cells for Disease Insights
The Human Cell Atlas project has made significant strides in mapping the 37 trillion cells of the human body. Recent studies provide detailed insights into organs like the brain, lungs, and digestive system. The research holds great promise for understanding diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The team plans to release a comprehen...
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Single Cell Could Be Capable Of 'Learning': Study
Cells, such as those making up human bodies, might be capable of 'learning', once deemed exclusive to complex creatures with brains, including birds and mammals, a new study has suggested.
-
Kidney And Nerve Cells Can Form Memories, Not Just The Brain: Study
A groundbreaking study by New York University (NYU) reveals that memory formation isnt limited to brain cells but may occur in various body cells, altering our understanding of memory.
-
Memories Are Not Limited to Brain, New Study Claims
A study from NYU reveals that kidney and nerve cells can perform memory-like functions, suggesting memory capabilities are not restricted to the brain. By replicating a spaced learning process, scientists observed memory gene activation in these non-neural cells, expanding possibilities for enhancing learning and treating memory-related health issu...
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Largest Brain Map Ever Reveals 140,000 Neurons and New Nerve Cell Types in Fruit Fly Brain
A new brain map of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster reveals nearly 140,000 neurons and over 54.5 million synapses. Led by neuroscientists Mala Murthy and Sebastian Seung, the research has uncovered 4,581 previously unknown types of neurons. The project took over four years to complete, relying on AI-assisted electron microscopy.
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Brain Ageing in Monkeys Delays After Being Given Diabetes Medicine Metformin, Study Shows
A recent study has highlighted the potential of metformin, a commonly used diabetes medication, in slowing the ageing process in monkeys. Published in Cell on 12 September, the research shows that daily doses of metformin can preserve cognitive function and delay the ageing effects on various tissues, particularly the brain. This study brings forwa...
