Today’s Solutions: January 09, 2025

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Fitness strengthens the brain

Fitness strengthens the brain as you age

Getting fit has significant benefits, no matter your age. A new study has found that fitness in older adults has substantial benefits to brain health, strengthening brain connections and improving long-term brain function. The study also stressed that a healthy brain doesn’t depend on being Read More...

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Fruits grown in urban areas more nutritious than retail counterparts

Fruits grown in urban areas are proving not only largely free of pollutants, but more nutritious than their retail counterparts. Researchers analyzed 166 samples of apples, peaches, cherries, and other urban fruits and herbs, along with commercial varieties of the same foods. The efforts grew out Read More...

Acupuncture and Alexander Tech

Acupuncture and Alexander Technique are as effective as drugs against neck pain

The standard treatment for neck pain involves prescription medications and injections, but there are better, more natural alternative therapies that can help relieve pain. A new study shows that acupuncture, the ancient practice of needle insertion, and the Alexander Technique, a program that Read More...

Small investors now allowed to

Small investors now allowed to participate in equity crowdfunding

Entrepreneurship is booming. Startups are popping up all around the world. A problem for many fledgling companies is still that it's hard for them to raise enough money to be able to bring their innovative and new ideas to the public. But in the U.S., a new door is opening for them to get access Read More...

Medical students use big data

Medical students use big data to improve quality of care

Knowledge is power. It may be such a cliche, but in medicine, knowledge can save lives. Nowadays, we have so many data available about health and healthcare, that it would be odd for doctors not to use it. And this is why at New York University's medical school, students are being trained to use Read More...

Paid parental leave has signif

Paid parental leave has significant positive effect on health children and mothers

In the US, paid parental leave is considered a benefit provided by employers. The US is actually the only developed country that doesn’t guarantee paid maternity or parental leave to workers. And that's odd, because the evidence is very clear: Paid parental leave can have a significant positive Read More...

Exercise can slow down the agi

Exercise can slow down the aging process

We have always been told that physical exercise is good for us. It keeps us healthy. But recent research also shows that exercising not only keeps our body sane, it also slows down the aging process. When a cell ages, its telomeres (tiny caps that protect DNA) shorten and fray. That process, Read More...

Yes, it’s possible to qu

Yes, it's possible to quit sugar for good

Major studies revealed on Tuesday how toxic sugar really is for the human body. While this came hardly as a surprise, it was nonetheless all over the news. The steady rising rates of diabetes, obesity and heart disease have all been linked to our high sugar habits, with the average person consuming Read More...

Think before you eat. Why mind

Think before you eat. Why mindfulness can help you lose weight

Hunters and gatherers had no need to worry about obesity. The theory is that they would eat as much as they could since they couldn't be sure when the next supper was. This is a problem in our times, because there is plenty of food now, but our brains are not used to the situation yet. They keep Read More...

Virtual reality opens up new w

Virtual reality opens up new worlds for people with disabilities

Sitting in a wheelchair, but still being able to hop on a surfboard and ride the waves. That's actually possible, through virtual reality. Possibilities are growing for people with disabilities to experience new worlds. For only 10 dollar, anyone can buy a cardboard headset, download a virtual Read More...