Ultra-processed foods linked to weaker muscles and higher fat in thighs
A UCSF study finds eating ultra-processed foods adds fat to thigh muscles, making them weaker and raising arthritis risk, even if you exercise.
A UCSF study finds eating ultra-processed foods adds fat to thigh muscles, making them weaker and raising arthritis risk, even if you exercise.
Cognitive abilities determine efficiency and mental load in everyday computer tasks This study investigates the relationship between cognitive abilities and performance in common computer tasks. Findings indicate that individuals with higher cognitive abilities complete tasks more efficiently and experience lower…
A new study reveals that artificial intelligence can now diagnose complex medical cases better than human doctors, but using the tool doesn’t necessarily help physicians improve their own results. For years, the promise of AI in healthcare has been framed…
Health advice often promotes 10,000 steps a day, yet research shows that how fast you walk matters as much as how far you go. A simple rule helps. About 100 steps each minute marks moderate intensity for most adults, which…
A new study finds that matching the activity level of the top 25% of Americans could add 5 years to life expectancy, and up to 11 years for the inactive.
Walking, cycling, and strength training contract muscles; MIT lab work finds these signals may speed motor neuron growth in mouse cells.
Scientists successfully reprogrammed astroglia into fast-spiking neurons using a modified protein. This could help treat epilepsy by repairing brain circuits. Suggested slug: reprogramming-astroglia-into-neurons-epilepsy
Everyday movement like cleaning improves cognitive health and processing speed, making your brain act four years younger, a Penn State study finds.
Astrocytes, star-shaped brain cells, work with neurons to store and recall memories via the NFIA gene, a study finds, changing how we view memory loss.