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Improved Flexibility: Best Stretches To Do Before Walking

If you’re a walker, you know that walking is good for your body. But all that walking can also take its toll on your body. If you don’t prepare properly for your walk, you could be setting yourself up for…

December 5, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Beware: Ultra-Processed Foods Can Cause Dementia And Cognitive Impairment

The convenience of ultra-processed foods like frozen pizza and ready-to-eat meals is greatly appreciated in our hectic daily life. However, a new study indicated that eating more than 20% of your calories from ultra-processed meals may increase your risk for…

December 5, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Disney’s New AI System Can Change the Age of Actors

Artificial Intelligence is there once again, laughing in our faces and proving that it’s capable of things that most of us didn’t even dare to imagine in the past! If you’ve always thought that many actors look way too young…

December 5, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Infant Stars Can Grow Fast Using a Sinister Method, New Research Suggests

Even though stars are all bright and beautiful, there’s no need to be an astronomer to know very well what would happen if you get too close to those cosmic objects. Deadly beauty won’t hesitate to do its merciless thing…

December 5, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Humanity Gets Closer to Discovering Intelligent Alien Life

If extraterrestrial and intelligent life exists somewhere out there, would it be friendly or hostile towards us? That’s one of the main questions that people ask when it comes to hypothetical creatures from other planets. They might get an answer…

December 5, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Astronauts Will Grow Dwarf Tomatoes in Space

If you don’t prefer tomatoes on your tables, maybe you’ll like to devour them hundreds of kilometers above the Earth’s surface. That’s what astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS) seem to have had in mind when they decided to…

December 5, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

China May Reveal 10 New Covid Measures This Week

The covid situation in China has led authorities to take more and more drastic measures regarding people’s freedoms. Check out the latest reports about new covid measures that the authorities could announce during the course of this week. China could…

December 5, 2022 · by Rada Mateescu · 0

Young Cancer Survivors See Higher Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease

New medical reports reveal the fact that adolescent and young adult cancer survivors are experiencing a higher risk of facing treatment-related effects later in life. These potential harsh effects include damage to the heart. It’s also been revealed by new…

December 5, 2022 · by Rada Mateescu · 0

Seaweed Molecules Can Boost Bypass Surgery Outcome

It’s been reported that the seaweed molecules can be used to improve the bypass surgery outcome. Check out the latest results found by researchers below. Seaweed molecules and bypass surgery According to the latest medical reports, it seems that the…

December 5, 2022 · by Rada Mateescu · 0

Long Covid Symptoms Could Change In Children

The long covid symptoms are not only affecting the adult population but also the children, according to the latest reports, it seems that the symptoms could change in children over time. Check out the latest reports below. Long covid symptoms…

December 5, 2022 · by Rada Mateescu · 0

China Gives No Signs When “Zero Covid” Strategy Ends

It seems that things in China continue to worsen regarding their covid-related policies. Check out the latest reports below. China gives no signs about ending “zero covid” strategy China is easing some of the world’s most stringent anti-virus controls, and…

December 5, 2022 · by Rada Mateescu · 0

WHO Renames Monkeypox Due To Racism Concerns

The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to use the preferred term “mpox” as a replacement for monkeypox after consulting with experts around the world. For the next year, both terms will be used interchangeably before “monkeypox” is finally abandoned.…

December 4, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Most Americans Are Not Aware Alcohol Can Cause Cancer, Study Concludes

Despite repeated warnings from medical experts about the connection between alcohol consumption and cancer, many people nevertheless do so. Now, a new study conducted by the National Cancer Institute reveals that people aren’t deliberately ignoring the risks associated with alcohol…

December 4, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Science Can Determine Your Stress Levels With “Palm Reading”

People’s palms have a tendency to sweat when they are excited or worried, which might give us a good indication of how we are feeling. This reaction is used to assess emotional stress and assist people who are experiencing difficulties…

December 4, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

Your Smartwatch Can Determine Your Fitness Level – Here’s How

Without the need for the wearer to engage in physical activity, researchers from Cambridge have developed a method for accurately measuring overall fitness on wearable devices, one that is more robust than current consumer smartwatches and fitness monitors. Testing for…

December 4, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0