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Intermittent fasting may improve the brain‑gut microbiome during weight loss
Intermittent fasting appears to cause changes in both the brain and the gut. It affects areas of the brain linked to hunger and self-control, and also shifts the balance of gut bacteria. These changes seem to work together over time,…
AI enables first recorded 20-minute interactive exchange between humans and a humpback whale
An AI-driven study enabled a 20-minute conversation with a humpback whale named Twain. Scientists used call playback to test interspecies communication.
Major food companies act like Big Tobacco by selling addictive and harmful products
Leading food companies are being criticized for employing tactics similar to those used by the tobacco industry to make their products more addictive and harmful. These strategies include manipulating ingredients and marketing to create dependency, raising concerns about public health…
Walking 20,000 steps daily leads to profound physical and mental benefits
Walking 20,000 steps a day for a month significantly improves both physical and mental health. Physically, the challenge enhanced the author’s posture, lean muscle, and sleep quality. Mentally, walking fostered emotional stability, positivity, and a sense of well-being, creating a…
About 30 to 40 minutes of daily exercise can offset long hours of sitting
Spending many hours seated is linked with a higher risk of early death. Evidence shows that about 30 to 40 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity each day can bring that risk down to the level seen in people who…
Match your hardest work to your body clock to think better
Most people have a clear internal daily rhythm, called a circadian rhythm, that sets natural peaks and dips in alertness. A person’s preferred timing is their chronotype. Morning types, often called larks, feel and perform best in the morning. Evening…
Neural-network “MLC” training shows human-like language skill and could surpass today’s chatbots
Researchers have developed a training procedure called Meta-learning for Compositionality (MLC) that teaches a standard transformer to combine known words in new ways, much as people do. In controlled tests, an MLC-trained network learned fresh vocabulary from only a handful…
Ashwagandha may ease stress and improve sleep, but it is not risk free
Ashwagandha is a plant used in Ayurvedic medicine. It is often called an adaptogen, meaning a substance that may help the body cope with stress. A medical news report highlights growing interest in ashwagandha for stress, anxiety, and sleep. Early…