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More vitamin D may improve memory but too much may slow reaction time
Rutgers-led study of post-menopausal women finds potential risks and benefits How much vitamin D can boost memory, learning and decision-making […]
Category Archives: Life
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Excessive hygiene promotes resistance to antibiotics
The number of people who become ill and die from antibiotic-resistant germs is increasing worldwide. The World Health Organization WHO […]
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NUS study: Eating mushrooms may reduce the risk of cognitive decline
A team from the Department of Psychological Medicine and Department of Biochemistry at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine […]
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Bereaved who take comfort in digital messages from dead loved ones live in fear of losing them
The internet is changing how we converse with the dead. While the bereaved have traditionally visited graves or burial sites […]
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What do gardens bring to urban ecosystems?
“A healthy community requires healthy soil.” This idea spurred a consortium of researchers, farmers, and community garden practitioners to dive […]
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Experiences of nature boost children’s learning
Spending time in nature boosts children’s academic achievement and healthy development, concludes a new analysis examining hundreds of studies. Ming […]
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Are eyes the window to our mistakes?
We all make poor decisions from time to time. Researchers at the University of Arizona are working to better understand […]
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Could medical marijuana help grandma and grandpa with their ailments?
New study shows it may be safe and effective for symptoms of chronic disease Medical marijuana may bring relief to […]
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Engineered microbe may be key to producing plastic from plants
With a few genetic tweaks, a type of soil bacteria with an appetite for hydrocarbons shows promise as a biological […]
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New study finds pop lyrics contain just as many references to violence as hip-hop music
An analysis of a decade of music reveals that pop and hip-hop are the most aggressive genres Bubbly pop songs […]