Various Health
Diverse health research and cross-disciplinary studies. General health insights and scientific curiosities.
Level 1
People do not die of old age: aging weakens the body and disease causes death
A common phrase says someone “died of old age.” Medicine says otherwise. Doctors do not certify “old age” as a…
videoMedCircle: mental health interviews with psychiatrists & psychologists
Mental health interviews with world-class psychiatrists & psychologists, providing mental health advice packed with actionable takeaways and clear explanations of…
You should wear sunscreen every day
Wearing sunscreen daily is essential for protecting your skin from harmful UV rays, which can cause premature aging, skin damage,…
Level 2
Dance improves psychological health as effectively as other physical activities
A systematic review found that structured dance interventions significantly improve psychological and cognitive health, often equaling or surpassing the benefits…
Boiling hard water could remove up to 90% of microplastics
Boiling hard water can remove up to 90% of microplastics by trapping them in limescale. Learn how this simple method works and how to filter your tap water.
Researcher favors fish oil, magnesium, and ashwagandha to support mood, stress control, and training
A clinical psychologist who studies supplements, Dr. Adrian Lopresti, says his own routine centers on three products chosen for mental…
Acute sleep deprivation increases inflammation, lowers cortisol, and impairs cognition in young adults
A study on the effects of 24 hours of sleep deprivation in young healthy adults revealed significant disruptions in emotional,…
Vertical mouse reduces wrist muscle strain (but needs some practice)
Lab data show vertical mice reduce pronation and wrist extensor EMG vs standard mice, but pointing is slower initially - expect a learning curve.
Level 3
Long COVID brain fog linked to higher AMPA receptors in the brain
Long COVID brain fog linked to higher AMPA receptors on PET scans; new study points to a biological marker and possible AMPAR-targeted treatments.
HIV vaccine research shows early human signals, but no vaccine yet
After more than four decades of work, there is still no approved HIV vaccine. Recent large trials that tried to…
Sure Shot claims to reduce alcohol effects with clinically proven formulation
Sure Shot, formerly known as Safety Shot, is presented as the first clinically proven supplement to reduce blood alcohol levels…
videoOrigami robots powered by magnets could make surgery less invasive
Researchers at Harvard University report a small robot arm that folds like origami and moves when exposed to a controlled…
Princeton researchers develop breakthrough method to reshape cellular structures
Scientists at Princeton University have discovered a novel method to reshape cellular structures by manipulating the physical properties of cells.…
This Mattress Smasher revolutionizes mattress firmness testing with objective measurements
CNET created an innovative Mattress Smasher (Mattress Smasher 9000) to take the subjectivity out of mattress firmness testing by using…