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·August 24, 2023·4 min read

Unlocking Sound: Common Supplement Might Combat Age-Related Hearing Loss

Researchers discovered a link between age-related hearing loss and decreased cholesterol in the inner ear. This cholesterol reduction affects the outer hair cells (OHCs), which are essential for amplifying sounds.

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·August 11, 2023·4 min read

Baby Gut Microbes: A Link to Early Cognitive Skills?

Researchers discovered associations between specific microbes in infants' guts and early cognitive development performance. This exploratory study examined 56 infants, revealing that certain microbiome compositions corresponded with success in cognitive tests like "point and gaze".

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·July 26, 2023·4 min read

Child’s Age and Pet Ownership Improve Recognition of Dog Emotions

The ability to correctly identify dog emotions from their facial expressions appears to be influenced by a person's age and prior experience with dogs. This research found that adults and 6-year-olds were more accurate in recognizing aggressive expressions in dogs than 4-year-olds, regardless of whether they had pet dogs.

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·July 26, 2023·5 min read

Stair Hazards: Women’s Multitasking Leads to Increased Fall Risk

Young women are more likely to take risks such as multitasking or chatting while navigating stairs. This behavioral pattern could explain why women in their 20s suffer stair-related injuries 80% more often than men.

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·July 20, 2023·5 min read

Psychiatric History of Both Parents Tied to Preterm Birth Risk

A new study reveals the increased risk of preterm birth in infants when both parents have psychiatric diagnoses. The research analyzed data on all live births in Sweden between 1997 and 2016.

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·July 19, 2023·5 min read

Inflammation Levels Linked to Future Dementia Risk

Researchers found a significant, albeit small, correlation between inflammation levels and the future risk of dementia. In a study involving data from nearly 500,000 participants of the UK Biobank, the team evaluated inflammatory biomarkers and their relation to cognitive performance and later dementia diagnosis.

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·July 5, 2023·3 min read

Human Hand Scents: A Novel Tool for Sex Prediction

A new study reveals that the composition of scent compounds on a person's hand can accurately determine their sex. The analysis, using mass spectrometry, successfully predicted an individual's sex with an impressive accuracy rate of 96.67%.

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·June 30, 2023·4 min read

Kindness Meditation Boosts Memory Recall in Depression Recovery

A form of meditation focused on unconditional kindness can enhance memory recall in individuals with a history of depression. Participants engaged in daily ten-minute meditations aimed at promoting happiness, health, loving-kindness, and peace.

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·June 8, 2023·4 min read

Childhood IQ and Wealth: Uncovering Diverse Financial Paths in Adulthood

Cognitive ability in childhood correlates differently with various aspects of financial wellbeing in adulthood. Researchers analyzed data from 5,858 individuals, considering their cognitive skills at age 10 and their financial status later in life.

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·June 6, 2023·4 min read

How the Brain Decodes Speech in Noisy Rooms

Researchers discovered the brain decodes speech differently in noisy environments depending on the speech's volume and our focus on it. Their study, leveraging neural recordings and computer models, demonstrates that when struggling to follow a conversation amidst louder voices, our brain encodes phonetic information distinctly from when the voice is easily heard. This could be pivotal in enhancing hearing aids that isolate attended speech.

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·May 30, 2023·4 min read

Sleep Apnea’s Deep Impact on Gene Activity

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common disorder resulting in low blood oxygen levels, triggers significant changes in gene activity throughout the day. The study subjected mice to intermittent hypoxic conditions, similar to those experienced by OSA sufferers, and found substantial alterations in gene transcription across multiple tissues.

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·May 24, 2023·4 min read

Active Lifestyles Boost Pain Tolerance

Physically active individuals have a higher pain tolerance than sedentary ones, according to a new study. Participants who were consistently active or increased their activity over time displayed a higher overall level of pain tolerance.

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Unlocking Sound: Common Supplement Might Combat Age-Related Hearing Loss

Baby Gut Microbes: A Link to Early Cognitive Skills?

Child’s Age and Pet Ownership Improve Recognition of Dog Emotions

Stair Hazards: Women’s Multitasking Leads to Increased Fall Risk

Psychiatric History of Both Parents Tied to Preterm Birth Risk

Inflammation Levels Linked to Future Dementia Risk

Human Hand Scents: A Novel Tool for Sex Prediction

Kindness Meditation Boosts Memory Recall in Depression Recovery

Childhood IQ and Wealth: Uncovering Diverse Financial Paths in Adulthood

How the Brain Decodes Speech in Noisy Rooms

Sleep Apnea’s Deep Impact on Gene Activity

Active Lifestyles Boost Pain Tolerance

How the Brain Replays Sight to Create Mental Images

The Shared Secret of Mammal and Dragonfly Color Vision

Virtual Hippocampus: Pinpointing Alzheimer’s “Tipping Points”

AI Reveals Loneliness and Insomnia as Risks for Diabetes

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