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...
Exercise: A secret weapon to keep our brains sharp?
Getting Started
Have you ever wondered if running around in the playground or participating in P.E. class could be doing more than just helping you...
Mediterranean-style diet: A key to preventing frailty in older adults
A new study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition highlights the potential of a Mediterranean-style diet in preventing frailty among older adults.
Frailty,...
Tummy to the rescue: Stomach cells might treat diabetes
Stem cells are a bit like superheroes. They can change into different types of cells when needed. Imagine if we could use this superpower...
The mystery of long COVID
We all know COVID-19, the illness that has affected the world in big ways for a few years now. It's caused by a virus...