[ad_1] Our biological age — the wear-and-tear associated with the cellular aging process — may be a more significant factor in determining our cognitive abilities than our chronological age, according to new research published in the Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences. The findings open up new avenues for research and could have profound implications for … Read more
[ad_1] The Food and Drug Administration’s first-ever approval of an at-home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea could help drive earlier detection and treatment of these sexually transmitted infections amid a ballooning epidemic in the U.S. But some sexual health advocates worry that the FDA’s proposal to begin stepping up regulation of over-the-counter self-testing of STIs … Read more
[ad_1] Eating healthy foods can help control your blood sugar levels if you are diabetic. Type 2 diabetes can sometimes be reversed but it takes a commitment to eating healthy, limiting calories and adopting changes to your diet that you can sustain for years. Getty Images Q. Can I reverse my diabetes? Can I get … Read more
[ad_1] BURLINGTON, Vt. — “You can’t inject a horse tranquilizer and think nothing bad is gonna happen” to you, said Ty Sears, 33, a longtime drug user now in recovery. Sears was referring to xylazine, also known as “Tranq,” a sedative used for animal surgeries that has infiltrated the illicit drug supply across the country, … Read more
[ad_1] Recent days have seen the first good news out of Gaza in a long time. As part of a U.S.-brokered cease-fire that began last Friday and will expire tomorrow, Hamas has released dozens of the more than 200 people it took hostage during its October 7 attack on Israel; those released include many of … Read more
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[ad_1] What serving of vegetables you should consume in a day vary based on age, sex, weight, height, and physical activity. However, most adults need between two to four cups of vegetables daily. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only 10% of adults typically meet those needs. Meeting veggie recommendations … Read more
[ad_1] Rimal was the most middle-class area in Gaza City. Its complete destruction means thousands of Palestinians have nowhere left to call home Nestled along Gaza’s coastline, Rimal was an upscale neighbourhood in Gaza City, boasting ice cream parlours, cafes and vibrant boutique clothes shops. Today, it lies in complete ruin – a clear sign … Read more
[ad_1] Summary: New research reveals that moderate exercise improves cognitive performance (CP) even under conditions of sleep deprivation and low oxygen levels. The study involved two experiments with 24 participants in total, examining the effects of partial and total sleep deprivation, as well as hypoxia, on CP. Results consistently showed that a 20-minute cycling session … Read more
[ad_1] Editor’s Note: CNN Travel’s series often carries sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Read the policy. CNN — In the bottom left-hand corner of Africa, just before the landscape gives way to the arid terrain of Namibia, sits a green and … Read more
[ad_1] Photo illustration by Natalie Williams/VTDigger This is the second story in a two-part series examining the opioid crisis in Vermont’s largest city. Read the first story, “How Burlington lost ground in its battle against opioids,” here. In early September, Michael LaChance, chief of the Burlington Fire Department, was making the rounds at the city’s … Read more