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Not All Pickles Are Gut Healthy—Here's How to Pick One That Is - EatingWell
Learn about the different types of pickles, and what they can mean for your gut health. Plus, find tips on how to choose the best pickles for you.
A stunning first look at the viruses inside us - Phys.org
You are mostly but not entirely human. If we crunch the numbers, 8% of your genome actually comes from viruses that got stranded there. This viral detritus is a souvenir from our evolutionary past, a reminder that viruses have been with us from the very begin…
Cannabis Linked to Reduced Insomnia and Anxiety - Neuroscience News
A new study suggests cannabis-based medical products may help people with insomnia sleep better over the long term.
FWACC warns cat owners of highly contagious disease, encourages vaccines - WANE 15
Fortunately, vaccines are available for cats and kittens to prevent this disease, and FWACC is providing an opportunity for owners to protect their pets.
Ancient DNA solves Plague of Justinian mystery to rewrite pandemic history - Phys.org
For the first time, researchers have uncovered direct genomic evidence of the bacterium behind the Plague of Justinian—the world's first recorded pandemic—in the Eastern Mediterranean, where the outbreak was first described nearly 1,500 years ago.
Gum disease treatment slows the thickening of arteries, clinical trial shows - Live Science
New trial results show that intense gum disease treatment reduces how much the carotid artery narrows in otherwise healthy individuals. This suggests oral health should be taken seriously as a contributing factor in cardiovascular disease.
Smelling This One Specific Scent Can Boost The Brain's Gray Matter - ScienceAlert
There are many ways to boost brain power, from exercising more often to learning new skills.
Breathwork and Music Trigger Psychedelic-Like Bliss in the Brain - Neuroscience News
New research shows that practicing breathwork while listening to music can induce profound altered states of consciousness similar to those caused by psychedelics.
Common and inexpensive supplement quickly improves memory and prevents dementia - Earth.com
A twin trial reveals that daily consumption of protein and prebiotics called fructooligosaccharides quickly improves memory in older adults.
Scientists achieve "striking" memory improvements by suppressing brain protein - PsyPost
Scientists have identified a brain protein that appears to drive age-related memory decline. In a new study, suppressing this protein in old mice led to gains in cognitive performance, offering insight into potential therapies for brain aging.
My In-Laws Always Offer Us a Specific Favor When They Visit. They’ve Never Once Let Us Take Them Up On It. - Slate
I'm pretty over this.
Sex advice: My wife has always been a certain way in the bedroom. Now I finally know why. - Slate
I just need her to admit it.
Potential link between extreme long distance running and colon cancer in younger adults, study finds - WTOP
A new study shows a potential link between extreme endurance exercise and increased risk of advanced colon cancer in younger adults, according to research at Inova Schar Cancer Institute, in Fairfax, Virginia.
The Surprising Fruit You Should Always Eat With Cottage Cheese - AOL.com
These fruits are rich in vitamins, nutrients and fiber and they perfectly complement sweet and tangy cottage cheese.
Your Annual Eye Exam Could Detect Early Alzheimer’s, Scientists Discover - bestlifeonline.com
Unusual changes in retinal blood vessels could serve as an early warning sign for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s.
Neural networks of the mouse visceromotor cortex - Nature
The dorsal peduncular area of the mouse brain functions as a network hub that integrates diverse cortical and thalamic inputs to regulate neuroendocrine and autonomic responses.
A Scientist Says Humans Could Live for a Staggering 20,000 Years - yahoo.com
An aging expert thinks humans can live for 20,000 years—and he might not be crazy. There's one major key to unlocking extreme longevity.
The Top Diseases We Choose to Stay Ignorant About, According to Scientists - Gizmodo
Roughly one in three people avoid medical information. New research exploring why suggests the reasons are more complicated than they appear.
Vitamin D supplements reduce signs of aging at the cellular level, Brigham and Women’s study finds - The Boston Globe
Brigham and Women's researchers studied participants who took vitamin D3 pills daily for four years.
The Healthiest “Super-Agers” Have One Thing in Common, According to a 25-Year Study - The Ringer
Sandra Weintraub, a scientist at Northwestern University, has been part of a team studying the brains of “super-agers,” people 80 and older who have the memory ability of people in their 50s. In a new paper, she found that super-agers have one thi…