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- Certain bitter foods may trigger a brain response similar to working out, study finds
The dry, puckering sensation you get from dark chocolate, red wine, tea or berries could actually be activating your brain in a way similar to exercise, according to a new study.New research from Japan suggests that flavanols — plant compounds found in these foods — may stimulate the brain not by being absorbed into the bloodstream, but by triggering a sensory response tied to their bitter taste."The key finding of this experiment is that it first demonstrated how flavanol intake stimulation — likely the bitter taste — is transmitted to the central nervous system, triggering a stress response reaction that enhances short-term memory and produces beneficial effects on the circulatory system," professor Naomi Osakabe of Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan told Fox News Digital.EXERCISE AFFECTS THE HEART IN A HIDDEN, POWERFUL WAY BY REWIRING NERVES, STUDY FINDS"It was surprising that flavanol's brain activity-enhancing effect occurred at a very low… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.12 hours ago - Doctor shares 3 simple changes to stay healthy and independent as you ageLiving longer isn’t just about making it to 100 anymore, experts say — it's about feeling your best once you get there.Dr. Mary Claire Haver, a certified menopause specialist and founder of The 'Pause Life, said it's possible to optimize health for a longer life with simple lifestyle changes."Hormone therapy can be a tool in the toolkit, but we can't ignore nutrition, strength training and getting adequate sleep," she told Fox News Digital. "Focusing on those core pillars of health will provide the whole package so she can age well."HIDDEN SIGNS YOUR BONES MAY BE WEAKER THAN YOU THINK, ACCORDING TO DOCTORThe expert, who is also an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Medical Branch, dove into the following three adjustments to improve energy, weight and overall well-being.Sleep is Haver’s top priority for improving well-being and energy. "If you're not sleeping, everything else tends to… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.20 hours ago
- Stroke survivors trial new at-home tech: ‘It’s given me my freedom back’
Participants in the NHS 'Triceps' trial wear a device in their ear which emits electrical pulses while they do rehab. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.1 day ago - Popular honeymoon destination faces avian malaria threat, spread by mosquitoesAlmost every forest bird species in Hawaii is spreading avian malaria, posing an increasing threat to wildlife in the popular honeymoon destination, according to a new study published in Nature Communications.The research revealed a potential explanation for why the disease shows up almost everywhere mosquitoes are found on the Hawaiian Islands.Scientists from the University of Hawaii at Mānoa and the University of California analyzed blood samples from over 4,000 birds across 64 sites across the state, a press release revealed.POTENTIALLY SEVERE MOSQUITO-BORNE VIRUS SURGES IN US ABOVE NORMAL LEVELSNext, they conducted feeding trials where they allowed mosquitoes to feed on infected birds, and tracked whether those insects spread the disease at various temperatures.The team found that both native and "introduced" species of forest birds can infect mosquitoes when the insects feed on them. Even when the birds have only small amounts of the parasites, they can carry the disease for… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
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- Brain training sessions found to reduce dementia risk in decades-long studyAn update on a decades-long investigation has suggested that brain training can lower the risk of dementia.The Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) study, which began in the late 1990s with nearly 3,000 older adults, evaluated how brain training impacts thinking and memory.The participants, who ranged in age from 65 to 94 at the start of the trial, were randomly placed in groups for 10 training sessions in memory, reasoning, or speed of processing. The 60- to 75-minute sessions were conducted over six weeks.ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE COULD BE REVERSED BY RESTORING BRAIN BALANCE, STUDY SUGGESTSAnother randomly selected group received "booster" training 11 months and 35 months after the initial session.A recent follow-up study found that the participants who received cognitive speed training, in addition to follow-up training several years later, were 25% less likely to receive a dementia diagnosis over the next two decades.This is one of the… ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- Critical incident declared at Nottingham hospitalsA high number of elderly people on wards and respiratory cases in A&E prompt warnings from staff. ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
- High Court dismisses challenge to single-sex toilet guidanceCampaigners claimed the guidance for employers, such as hospitals, shops and restaurants, was "legally flawed" and "overly simplistic". ...[TheTopNews] Read More.2 days ago
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