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Health Tip: Suggestions For Healthier Aging
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Brain wave device enhances memory function
The entrainment of theta brain waves with a commercially available device not only enhances theta wave activity, but also boosts
Drug cocktail almost doubles lifespan of worms
A team of researchers led by Principal Investigator Dr Jan Gruber from Yale-NUS College has discovered a combination of pharmaceutical
Monitoring electromagnetic signals in the brain with MRI
Researchers commonly study brain function by monitoring two types of electromagnetism — electric fields and light. However, most methods for
In kids with autism, short questionnaire may detect GI disorders
Anger, aggression, and other troubling behavior problems in kids with autism are often treated as psychological issues, but in many
For the brokenhearted, grief can lead to death
Grief can cause inflammation that can kill, according to new research from Rice University. The study, “Grief, Depressive Symptoms and
Cells that change jobs to fight diabetes
Diabetes is characterized by persistent high blood sugar levels that occur when certain cells in the pancreas — the insulin-producing
Breathing through the nose aids memory storage
The way we breathe may affect how well our memories are consolidated (i.e. reinforced and stabilised). If we breathe through
Test Strips for Fentanyl May Help Prevent ODs
Fast-acting test strips for fentanyl could reduce drug overdose deaths, a new study suggests. “Test strips could be a lifesaving