Walk your way to better brain health
Could taking a walk improve your brain health? According to a new study from the University of Maryland School of Public Health, it might.
The...
Long-term air pollution exposure linked with severe COVID-19
A study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) found that long-term exposure to air pollution can increase the severity of COVID-19 outcomes,...
Daily multivitamin supplement may improve cognition in older adults
According to new research, a daily multivitamin supplement may improve cognition in older adults.
The COVID-19 emergency is over, but the need for awareness remains, experts say
The official word on COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization and the U.S. government, is that it's no longer an emergency.
An apple a day keeps frailty at bay: The flavonol frailty fighter!
Consuming plant-based foods that contain dietary compounds called flavonols, such as quercetin found in apples and blackberries, may reduce the risk of developing frailty in older adults.
Scientists catalog all known planet-hosting, three-star systems
Manfred Cuntz, a planetary physicist at The University of Texas at Arlington, has been leading a project that records all known systems where three...
Chronic pain can be objectively measured using brain signals – new research
Using a brain implant that can record neural signals over many months, my research team and I have discovered objective biomarkers of chronic pain...
Building strong muscles with blood flow restrictions: A surprising way to fight aging
Strength training is important for maintaining muscle mass and function as we age. However, heavy weights can pose a risk of injury, especially for...
Unraveling Parkinson’s disease: the role of the RIT2 gene in protection
Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that gets worse over time. It affects body movement and can cause shaking stiffness, and difficulty with walking,...
Your genes and coffee: A surprising connection to kidney health
A Cup of Coffee and Kidney Health
You might love to start your day with a cup of coffee, right? Did you know that for...