People are born with tens of thousands of HSC cells that enable a long-term production of blood and immune cells which keep us safe from infections. They can duplicate to make more stem cells or differentiate to produce different lineages of immune cells. This helps the body acquire the necessary […]
Oxidative stress has a negative influence on immunity. Some of the major causes of oxidative stress in the body are pollution, alcohol consumption, cigarettes, UV radiation, etc. These factors speed up the aging process and encourage the creation of free radicals. Researchers have concluded that regular consumption of vitamin E […]
Back in 1993, one research found that after a group of students listened to one Mozart piano sonata for 10 minutes, they experienced an improvement in their spatial reasoning skills, more than they did after they listened to relaxation instructions for reduction of blood pressure or nothing at all. Moreover, […]
Psilocybin is a psychedelic drug that’s a naturally occurring compound in some mushrooms. It’s been studied as a possible treatment for depression for years now. However, the exact way it works in the brain and its benefits remain unclear. But, this new study done at Yale is looking to change […]
According to this research which has been presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2021’s Annual Meeting, PET scans of lipophilic statin users discovered a major decline in the metabolism in the brain part that is first affected by Alzheimer’s. In fact, in people with a mild […]
Without doubt, job stress, biases, and heavy caseloads may put strain on the relationships between the parole and probation officers and the convicts and thus, increase the chances of the offenders going back behind bars. According to a UC Berkeley study, non-judgmental and empathy training aided supervision officers in strengthening […]
According to experts, the risk of type 2 diabetes can be reduced through simple changes in our lifestyle such as regular physical activity. However, with a lot of people being inactive, new research has suggested adding this superfood to your diet because it may help. This fruit is the berry […]
Even though the federal minimum wage has been stagnant for a decade, there have been efforts to increase it in some cities and states. But, the advantages of raising the wage won’t just help people afford their rent- in fact, it can help keep them out of prison and reduce […]
According to a study that was published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, air pollution increases the rates of depression and suicide. Unfortunately, as more than 90 percent of the world population is exposed to air pollution above the WHO-recommended levels, reducing the excessive amounts of polluted air may be […]
According to Parents, smoking, as we all know, is a definite no for the health of the baby and doctors constantly urge mothers not to smoke during pregnancy if they want to preserve the health of their babies. A new study is now showing the adverse effects that smoking has […]