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Your calf muscles may be doing more than helping you walk. They could be talking to your brain through a protein that may influence mood and trigger the growth of new neuronsScientists identified apelin, a protein signaling from leg muscles to the brain. Exercising mice showed increased apelin levels in their bl...
Elon Musk says ‘play video games or stay dumb’: The study he shared reveals how gaming and exercise relate to brain healthA recent study explored gaming and exercise effects on brain health. Regular physical activity showed links to better mental health outcome...
No workout, no supplement, only 5 minutes: Celebrity nutritionist shares 1 simple practice that may improve happiness, sleep and emotional healthIn just 5 minutes each day, engaging in a gratitude practice can enhance your overall well-being tremendously, reveals celebrity nutritioni...
Your nose may be talking directly to your brain: Scientists uncover a hidden nose-to-brain circuit that could explain why slow breathing calms anxietyScientists found a nose-to-brain pathway affecting emotional states in mice. Slow nasal airflow produced calming effects, while faster airf...
Are you born with your personality? Scientists have uncovered genetic clues to the traits that may shape who you becomeNew research reveals genetic variants influence personality traits like extraversion and conscientiousness. These genetic associations are ...
One of Britain’s longest-living doctors died at 108. One good habit he followed all his life can add 31 years to yours, even if you start at 50, says Harvard UniversityOne of the most renowned allergists and immune experts in Britain, Dr William Frankland, lived to be a whopping 108 years old. In several i...
Woman in China develops life threatening condition after boss forces her to do 200 squats for every unfinished taskA young Chinese woman in developed rhabdomyolysis after performing 200 squats she said were imposed by her manager for failing to meet dail...
Psychology says people who never pick work calls after office hours or on weekends aren't ignoring work, they are setting boundaries: What the behavior reveals?Psychology says people who never pick work calls after office hours or on weekends aren't avoiding responsibility. They may be setting boun...
Risk of death prediction: In 2020, researchers in Brazil published study predicting which middle-aged people would less likely to die within decade but viral tests results are changing. Here's why"Sit-to-stand" tests come in several forms. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 30-second chair-stand test is designed fo...
Quote of the Day by Kevin Spacey: “The hardest part of growing older is realizing that...” — a candid lesson on aging, fear, mistakes, self-worth and personal growth, and why the Oscar-winning actor’s words point to a deeper truth about becoming who you are rather than waiting for the perfect momentQuote of the Day by Kevin Spacey: Kevin Spacey's famous quote, “The hardest part of growing older is realizing that you cannot keep waiting...
52 astronauts left Earth for months in orbit, and within weeks their gut bacteria changed how they processed food, revealing why spaceflight can trigger constipation and potentially affect brain healthConstipation in space is more than an uncomfortable side effect. Astronauts often face it during long missions, but scientists have not ful...
Quote of the Day by the Dalai Lama: “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from...” — Inspiring life lessons on happiness, positivity, self-growth, gratitude, mindfulness, and inner peace and why taking small daily actions may be the real key to building a happier, more meaningful lifeQuote of the Day by the Dalai Lama: “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” The thought offers a simple bu...
Psychology says people who keep dozens of browser tabs open may be struggling with a very specific kind of closureClosing a browser tab can feel surprisingly symbolic because it involves a small act of letting go: deciding that something no longer needs...
Bengaluru-based neurosurgeon shares five supplements for protecting brain health, says half of humanity is lacking one essential nutrientPreventing premature brain ageing is a lifelong process that requires lifestyle overhaul and watching your nutritional intake. Taking to In...
AIIMS-trained Bengaluru neurosurgeon who has performed over 10,000 brain surgeries shares ‘10 Commandments’ to prevent brain ageing, says brain health is linked to another part of your bodyIt is common knowledge that loneliness, common stress, and even lack of physical activity can eventually slow down your brain. Taking to In...
What psychologists say about your "Bad Memory": Why forgetting everyday details is actually your brain's smartest strategy for sharper focusWhat psychologists say about your bad memory might surprise you. You walk into a room and blank out. You hunt for keys in plain sight. Don'...
In 1938, a study found which type of people will live longer, is now linked with impact of stress in modern lifestylesMore than 85 years after researchers first began following hundreds of participants in 1938, the Harvard Study continues to deliver a power...
You’re So Vain’ singer Carly Simon reveals Parkinson’s disease diagnosis: Symptoms, treatment and whether there is a cureCarly Simon Parkinson’s disease news: Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Carly Simon has revealed that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’...
A gut health supplement found in common vegetables may reduce knee arthritis pain in six weeks, study findsNew research suggests a daily gut health supplement may reduce knee arthritis pain. Inulin, a prebiotic fiber, significantly lowered pain a...
Can belly fat shrink your brain? Top neurologist explains the hidden link between visceral fat, memory loss, and dementia riskDeep abdominal fat, known as visceral fat, poses significant risks to brain health, claims top neurologist Dr Sudhir Kumar, associated with...