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 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…
Strength- or resistance-based exercise builds muscle that keeps burning energy even when you rest. New research shows this type of training leads to greater fat loss and better blood-sugar control than steady-state cardio sessions. In the trial, people who lifted…
Only children are comparable to children with siblings in terms of personality, relationships with their parents, achievement, motivation, and personal adjustment. The importance of context and the enormous diversity of only children mean that they cannot be considered a category…
A broad review of 281 studies from 36 countries concludes that some ultra-processed foods (UPFs), such as soft drinks, ice-cream and ready meals, can provoke the same loss of control, cravings and withdrawal feelings seen with recognized substance addictions. About…
Studies have shown that the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish such as salmon and mackerel provide health benefits, but the same has not been true for omega-3 fatty acids that come from supplement capsules.
Supplements mentioned are: statins, vit D, zinc, fish oil and garlic.
A study found that higher consumption of caffeine-containing beverages, such as coffee and tea, during midlife is associated with a reduced risk of physical frailty in later life. This protective effect suggests that regular caffeine intake may help maintain physical…
Running, aerobic fitness has heart-boosting effects. Weight lifting are associated with lower overall rates of death and negative cardiovascular events. Moderate to vigorous physical activity, 1h+/week, significantly reduces mortality risk.