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Food industry shows ‘stalled progress’ to reduce salt intakes

October 22, 2022

British Reporter — A study led by researchers from the University of Oxford found that, overall, the average salt content of food products sold at supermarkets showed no change between 2015 and 2020. The results have been published in PLOS Medicine.

Depressed people are just more realistic, right? Not so, says UC Berkeley study

Are depressed people simply more realistic in judging how much they control

by British Reporter

October 22, 2022

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Long Covid symptoms persist for up to 18 months

British Reporter — One in 20 people are still feeling the effects

by British Reporter

October 16, 2022

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In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, young children dying at greater-than-expected rates

Generally, as people age, the rate of mortality increases. Yet there’s one

by British Reporter

October 16, 2022

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Operating rooms clothing

Surgical gear has evolved tremendously throughout the decades. Up until the end of the 19th century, before the germ theory of illness was established and generally recognized, most doctors would perform surgery in the same suits they used for ordinary business. With today’s

by British Reporter

April 15, 2022

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ELEMIS Cold Cream vs Cleansing Balm: How to Choose What’s Best for Your Skin

British Reporter — When it comes to skincare, there are certain steps that you might choose to do without. Cleansing, on the other hand, is non-negotiable. With a whole range of products that serve different purposes, there’s only one that is a

by British Reporter

April 7, 2022

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Effectiveness of antibiotics significantly reduced when multiple bugs present

British Reporter — A study has found that much higher doses of antibiotics are needed to eliminate a bacterial infection of the airways when other microbes are present. It helps explain why respiratory infections often persist in people with lung diseases such

by British Reporter

March 22, 2022

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Creating new diets to feed healthy old age

British Reporter — A new research network, involving University of Liverpool researchers, to co-create healthy, affordable foods and diets for older people has launched.The Food4Years research network, funded by the UK Research Institute (UKRI), will look at the diets of older people

by British Reporter

March 21, 2022

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Mindfulness During Pregnancy Improves Stress Response for Infants

British Reporter — Infants whose mothers participated in a mindfulness-based program during pregnancy had healthier stress responses at 6 months old, a new UC San Francisco study found. This is the first known study to show that a prenatal social intervention may improve

by British Reporter

March 18, 2022

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Physical activity may protect your brain as you age

Even just a few more steps a day benefits cognitive function. According to University of Georgia, we all know we should exercise and eat healthy. But doing that isn’t just good for maintaining your figure as you age.

by British Reporter

March 12, 2022

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Sweet Vibes between longtime couples are tied to longer, healthier lives

Hold back on the bickering. Couples who share sweet moments filled with humor and affection, and sync up biologically — two hearts beating as one — enjoy better health prospects and live longer than their more quarrelsome counterparts, suggests new UC Berkeley

by British Reporter

March 12, 2022

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One alcoholic drink a day linked with reduced brain size

British Reporter — The research, using a dataset of more than 36,000 adults, revealed that going from one to two drinks a day was associated with changes in the brain equivalent to aging two years. Heavier drinking was linked with an even

by British Reporter

March 5, 2022

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New study explores how pollutants indoors impact child health

British Reporter — Scientists at Swansea University have launched a major study to discover how everyday pollutants impact the development and health of fetuses and children. Pollutants from wood burning stoves, clothing, cleaning products and cooking can build up indoors, especially over

by British Reporter

March 4, 2022

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How Many Daily Walking Steps Needed for Longevity Benefit

British Reporter — A meta-analysis of 15 studies involving nearly 50,000 people from four continents offers new insights into identifying the amount of daily walking steps that will optimally improve adults’ health and longevity – and whether the number of steps is different

by British Reporter

March 3, 2022

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