Deep, restful sleep promotes the release of growth hormones, which help build strong muscles and bones and burn fat. Teenagers cannot reach their full height without sufficient growth hormones, which […]
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Omega fatty acids could protect women from Alzheimer’s disease, new research shows. Analysis of lipids in the blood – fat molecules that perform many important functions in the body –
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Some people enter old age physically fit and mentally alert. Others feel frail or forgetful much earlier than expected. “The way we age has little to do with how many
Pain is not just a physical sensation – it also has an emotional component. These stresses can turn a temporary injury into a long-lasting ailment. Researchers at the Salk Institute
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Scientists at ETH Zurich have broken new ground by growing over 400 types of nerve cells from stem cells in the laboratory. This surpasses previous experiments in which only a
Researchers identify “food memory” neurons in lab rats that could explain why forgetting to eat lunch leads to overeating. Scientists have discovered a specific group of brain cells that can
