Community gardening may help reduce cancer risk, boost mental health
The first-ever randomized controlled trial of community gardening shows it boosts dietary fiber intake and physical activity while decreasing stress and anxiety. …
Another monkey virus could be poised for spillover to humans
New research suggests an obscure family of viruses, already endemic in wild African primates and known to cause fatal Ebola-like symptoms in some monkeys, is “poised for spillover” to humans. …
Psychological treatment alters brain networks and yields lasting pain relief
Two-thirds of chronic back pain patients who underwent a four-week psychological treatment were pain-free or nearly pain-free post-treatment. …
Five-minute breathing exercise lowers blood pressure and improves vascular function
Strength training for breathing muscles holds promise for lowering blood pressure and improving vascular health. …
Waking just one hour earlier cuts depression risk by double digits
Genetic study suggests waking up just one hour earlier could reduce a person’s risk of major depression by 23 percent. …
Ten reasons supporting SARS-CoV-2 airborne transmission
An international team of scientists examines the scientific evidence in support of SARS-CoV-2 airborne transmission. …
Why do psychiatric drugs help some, but not others?
Differences in the function of a key protein involved in learning and memory could explain variable responses to psychiatric drugs. …
Frequent, rapid testing could cripple COVID-19 within weeks
Research shows COVID-19 test turnaround time and frequency are far more important than sensitivity in curbing spread. …
Why do arteries age? Study explores link to gut bacteria, diet
TMAO, a byproduct of red meat metabolism, damages our arteries, and may play a key role in boosting risk of heart disease as we get older. …
Can’t sleep? Prebiotics could help
Specific dietary fibers known as prebiotics can improve sleep and boost stress resilience by influencing gut bacteria and their biologically active metabolites. …
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