Health & Wellbeing
On these pages you'll find everything from devices designed to give you a better night's sleep to the latest work being done to tackle the obesity epidemic. Live long and prosper!
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GymPad Bench is a compact home-gym-in-a-box
July 26, 2024While it's great to get a full gym workout, most people don't have the space or the money to put all that equipment in their home. The GymPad Bench is the latest product to offer a solution to that problem, by packing multiple exercise machines into one compact package. -
New antibiotic nearly eliminates the chance of superbugs evolving
July 24, 2024Researchers have combined the bacteria-killing actions of two classes of antibiotics into one, demonstrating that their new dual-action antibiotic could make bacterial resistance (almost) an impossibility. -
One-dose nasal spray clears toxic Alzheimer's proteins to improve memory
July 23, 2024One dose of a new treatment, delivered by nasal spray, clears away build-ups of the toxic tau protein associated with Alzheimer’s disease from inside brain cells, improving memory, according to new research. It paves the way for new treatments for the debilitating disease. -
Fruit: A secret weapon against age-related depression
July 23, 2024If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then a new study says upsizing to a fruit salad is even better – by drastically lowering the risk of age-related depressive symptoms. It's the latest in a growing body of evidence linking fruit and mental health. -
Weight-loss power of oats naturally mimics popular obesity drugs
July 22, 2024Not all fiber is created equal, and one particular type – which is most highly concentrated in common breakfast oats – may trigger the same beneficial metabolic functions that GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic do, without the price tag or side-effects. -
Robotic massage table learns your body and responds to requests
July 22, 2024A 5,000-year-old therapeutic practice gets an upgrade. Fully automated, heated robotic arms powered by AI ensure that Aescape’s massager provides a personalized, customizable experience that doesn’t require you to be naked and covered in oil. -
Implantable mic says sayonara to external cochlear implant hardware
July 19, 2024While cochlear implants do allow some deaf people to hear, they also incorporate potentially problematic external components located on the side of the head. That could soon change, however, thanks to an experimental new implantable microphone. -
Anesthetic causes unconsciousness by creating brain chaos
July 19, 2024Researchers have figured out how a commonly used general anesthetic drug induces unconsciousness by causing brain activity to become increasingly unstable. The findings could lead to better anesthetic control in the operating room. -
Remarkable magnetic brain control tech alters appetite and behavior
July 18, 2024Researchers have developed a remote, non-invasive method of selectively controlling neurons in the brain using magnetic fields. The technique opens the door to a greater understanding of brain function and, potentially, new treatments for disorders. -
Dungeons & Dragons: Roll for better mental health
July 17, 2024Playing the fantasy role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons with others has a positive impact on mental health, according to a new study. The researchers say the game should be used as a therapeutic tool as part of a holistic approach to mental health. -
Twice-yearly HIV drug 100% effective at preventing spread
July 15, 2024A twice-a-year injectable drug has been shown to be 100% effective in preventing the spread of HIV, according to the first data from a clinical trial. If approved, the drug offers another preventive option and puts us a step closer to eradicating HIV. -
Plant oils should replace butter, and this comprehensive study confirms it
July 15, 2024While there has been a general consensus that olive oil and other plant-based fats are better for you than butter, scientists have now put it beyond doubt, combining diet-intervention and previous cohort research to assess serious disease risk. -
Sleep time linked to diabetes complications
July 14, 2024Not getting the optimal amount of sleep increases the risk of damage to small blood vessels in the eyes and kidneys of type 2 diabetics, new research has found. The findings suggest addressing this risk factor could prevent long-term complications. -
'Night owls' have 13.5% better brain function than early risers
July 12, 2024'Night owls' get a bit of a rough time of it, with staying up late linked to a host of poor health outcomes. And, in a world where work hours favor early risers, late-night folk can feel a little out of step with society. Well, we have some good news. -
Natural olive compound aids weight loss and regulates blood sugar
July 11, 2024A compound that occurs in mature olives and olive oil can regulate glucose and ramp up weight loss in rapid time, mimicking the effects of existing medication. This opens the door for developing safe, natural treatments for obesity and type 2 diabetes.
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