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Exercise and diet show potential in improving outcomes in patients with ovarian cancer

A recent study assessed whether a combined exercise and dietary intervention program improved fatigue and physical function in patients with ovarian cancer.

Published: 14 May 2024, 09:15

Study shows that exercise slows down our perception of time

Published in the journal Brain and Behavior, the study shows for the first time that people tend to perceive time as slower when they exercise, compared to periods of rest or after exercise.

Published: 13 May 2024, 20:45

Long-term Finnish study examines link between premature menopause and mortality

Women who go through menopause before age 40 are more likely to die young but can reduce their risk with hormone therapy, a study suggests.

Published: 13 May 2024, 13:15

Discrimination is associated with accelerated biological aging

Discrimination may speed up the biological processes of aging, according to a new study by researchers at New York University's School of Global Public Health.

Published: 10 May 2024, 21:00

Striving to be "perfect" leads to unhealthy consequences for both parents and children

Is it possible to achieve "perfect parent" status? Researchers leading a national dialogue on parent burnout from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the university's office of the chief well-being officer say no.

Published: 10 May 2024, 15:00

Stress hunger: why do we crave food?

The part of the brain responsible for stress has some nerve cells that stimulate the feeling of hunger even in its actual absence.

Published: 10 May 2024, 09:00

Social media use is linked to a rise in mental health problems among teens, study shows

The mechanisms through which social media may influence behavioral, cognitive, and neurobiological changes in adolescents are described, which in turn increases vulnerability to mental illness.

Published: 09 May 2024, 18:00

Olive oil - 7 grams a day can prevent dementia!

This study highlights the importance of diet in age-related cognitive decline and mortality. It suggests that olive oil consumption may be an effective strategy for reducing the risk of dementia-related mortality.

Published: 08 May 2024, 16:00

A huge amount of uneaten food is thrown away every day in the world

An annual report by the United Nations Program indicates that there is simply a huge amount of uneaten food thrown away around the world every day.

Published: 04 April 2024, 09:00

Smoking parents have children more prone to obesity

Children of smoking parents have a greater tendency to develop obesity.

Published: 15 March 2024, 09:00