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Beauty sleep concept is not a myth,
says study
(Dec 18, 2010)
The idea of people needing "beauty sleep" has acquired some scientific
backing, according to a Swedish study. People deprived of sleep
for long periods appear less attractive and more unhealthy than
those who are well rested, say researchers. Volunteers were photographed
after eight hours sleep and again after being kept awake for 31
hours.
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more. Source: BBC |
Small daily aspirin dose 'cuts cancer
risk'
(Dec 7, 2010)
A small daily dose of aspirin substantially reduces death rates
from a range of common cancers, a study suggests. Research at
Oxford University and other centers found that it cut overall
cancer deaths by at least a fifth. The study, published in The
Lancet, covered some 25,000 patients, mostly from the UK.
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more. Source: BBC |
Harvard scientists reverse the ageing
process in mice – now for humans
(Nov 29, 2010)
Scientists claim to be a step closer to reversing the aging process
after rejuvenating worn out organs in elderly mice. The experimental
treatment developed by researchers at Harvard Medical School turned
weak and feeble old mice into healthy animals by regenerating
their aged bodies.
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more. Source: The Guardian |
Chip implant developed to help the paralysed
exercise
(Nov 24, 2010)
A tiny, implantable chip that delivers electrical impulses to
aid in exercising paralysed limbs has been unveiled by scientists.
Similar attempts to promote muscle stimulation have been developed
before, but have been too bulky to implant. Thanks to advances
in the fabrication of small electronics, the new unit from University
College London researchers is smaller than a fingernail.
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more. Source: BBC |
The nano-secret of youthful skin
(Nov 22, 2010)
Collagen growth has long been seen as the ultimate prize for makers
of anti-ageing skin cream. Now there is a clue to how an ingredient
in some anti-wrinkle treatments may stimulate this growth and
restore skin's elasticity.
Read
more. Source: New Scientist |
Red wine packed with antidiabetes compounds
(Nov 20, 2010)
Red wine is a potent source of antidiabetic compounds – but they
might not get past your gut. The finding is sure to enliven the
ongoing debate over the drink's health benefits.
Read
more. Source: New Scientist |
Leisure-time exercise 'reduces depression
risk'
(Nov 1, 2010)
People who take regular exercise during their free time are less
likely to have symptoms of depression and anxiety, a study of
40,000 Norwegians has found. But physical activity which is part
and parcel of the working day does not have the same effect, it
suggests. Writing in the British Journal of Psychiatry,
the researchers said it was probably because there was not the
same level of social interaction.
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more. Source: BBC |
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