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.
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People with better thinking skills are better with tech
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…
ChatGPT outperforms doctors in diagnosis, but human collaboration fails
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…
Walking pace, not just step count, drives most health benefits
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…
Walking like the most active people could add 5 to 11 years to life
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.
Exercise that works muscles helps neurons grow
Walking, cycling, and strength training contract muscles; MIT lab work finds these signals may speed motor neuron growth in mouse cells.
Scientists reprogram astroglia into neurons to potentially treat epilepsy and repair brain circuits
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 or walking makes your brain act four years younger
Everyday movement like cleaning improves cognitive health and processing speed, making your brain act four years younger, a Penn State study finds.
Astrocytes act as essential partners to neurons for storing and recalling memories
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.