Genetics and immunity shape lifespan beyond calorie intake alone
A study shows immune health and genetic resilience may impact lifespan more than weight loss, challenging calorie reduction methods for longevity.
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Intense Exercise Boosts Longevity, Especially for Women
Engaging in intense exercise like running or swimming can significantly increase lifespan, with notable benefits especially for women, per a study.
Psilocybin Shows Promise in Enhancing Optimism and Treating Depression
Research from Monash University shows psilocybin enhances optimism, suggesting potential benefits for depression treatment by boosting cognitive flexibility.
Declining Breast Cancer Deaths Amid Rising Diagnoses in Young Women
Breast cancer mortality rates are declining, but diagnoses are rising among younger women, necessitating focused research and attention.
Midlife Americans Face Worse Heart Health Than Their British Peers
A study finds poorer cardiovascular health in midlife US adults compared to UK peers, highlighting lifestyle and socioeconomic disparities as key factors.
Innovative Solar Desalination System Tackles Water Scarcity Challenges
MIT developed a solar-powered desalination system that efficiently turns saline water into fresh water, aiding arid areas without costly power needs.
Smoking cessation greatly enhances longevity for all ages
A University of Michigan study shows quitting smoking improves life expectancy at any age, highlighting benefits for older individuals often overlooked.
Glymphatic System Essential for Brain Waste Clearance and Health
New OHSU research confirms the glymphatic system's role in clearing brain waste, paving the way for neurodegenerative disease prevention strategies.
Futarchy.fi: Revolutionizing DAO Governance Through Prediction Markets
Futarchy.fi, built on Ethereum, uses decision markets to improve governance by predicting organizational decisions' impacts, enhancing stakeholder alignment.
Watching colleagues get caught cheating improves our workplace performance, new study finds
New research reveals that employees who witness a coworker getting caught for unethical behavior not only feel satisfaction, but actually go on to perform better at their own work.