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A recent study has found that short animations known as GIFs (Graphic Interchange Format) can improve the sleep of professional female footballers. View original article Contributor:

Researchers have found a compound in ginger, called furanodienone (FDN), that selectively binds to and regulates a nuclear receptor involved in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). While researchers have been aware of FDN for decades, they had not determined its functions or targets in the body until now. View original article Contributor:

A nut used in herbal tea has become a hydrogel perfect for a variety of biomedical uses in new research. Scientists created a malva nut hydrogel for medical uses ranging from wound care to ECG readings. The research doesn’t rely on the rumored health benefits of the nuts — in China, they’re known as the … Read more

For those over 40, it’s a common injury with different treatment options to try. View original article Contributor:

Elderberry juice may be a potent tool for weight management and enhancing metabolic health, according to a recent study. A clinical trial found that drinking 12 ounces of elderberry juice daily for a week causes positive changes in the gut microbiome and improves glucose tolerance and fat oxidation. View original article Contributor:

New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body’s vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat food. View original article Contributor:

A new article examines how social isolation, loneliness and frailty affect one another and the bidirectional relationship they exert as an individual gets older. hey found that physical frailty can be an indicator of future social isolation over time and that loneliness may be both an antecedent and an outcome of frailty. All three can … Read more