Not only is olive oil great on salads, but it also provides several health benefits. Due to its high content of antioxidants, monosaturated fats, and anti-inflammatory compounds, it is good for the brain and heart. A new study has also found a connection between the consumption of olive oil and dementia mortality risk. The study...
Researchers revealed what they learned after using a computer model that explores what could happen in the next thousand years. According to their findings, there is a small chance that we will experience a significant rise in global warming. The temperature is currently expected to rise by around 3% – even if there are only...
There are many reasons that people may try to shrug off minor pains and continue with their day. For example, they could have a busy schedule, or they could assume that it’s nothing to worry about, or they may not have the time or money to see a doctor. However, ER doctors have pointed out...
A study published in 2024 revealed that the transmission of Azheimer’s from one person to another was possible under certain conditions. It was one of several studies that linked the transmission of Alzheimer’s to prion diseases. Craniopharyngioma are benign brain tumors that can appear at the brain’s base, often causing significant symptoms. They start to...
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune condition that affects your central nervous system. The condition causes your immune system to attack the myelin cells, the protective sheaths surrounding your spinal cord nerves and brain. When these sheaths become damaged, the signals your nerves transport throughout your body are interrupted. The symptoms of this condition include changes...
Years ago, if someone rang your doorbell, you would still need to get up and peep through a little hole in the door to see who was on the other side. Nowadays, most people let you know on a messaging app when they have arrived. There are occasions, however, where someone arrives out of the...
Since the 1920s, we have been watching television from the comfort and privacy of our homes. Yet, now it seems that your TV may be watching you in return. That’s right, many of the most popular brands of smart TV use ACR (automatic content recognition). This type of surveillance technology gathers data on your viewing...
The legend of Merlin and King Arthur has been retold in countless variations over the centuries. These stories were typically hand-written in medieval manuscripts, and some versions are now considerably rare. There are, for example, only 40 known copies of a sequel that was once very popular, called Suite Vulgate du Merlin. However, University of...
Cancer is a leading cause of death around the world, with almost 10 million deaths recorded in 2020 alone. In 2022, there were almost 20 million new cases of the disease. It’s, therefore, no surprise that scientists and researchers are constantly looking for new and effective treatments to deal with cancer. Thankfully, there have been...
Do you remember how quickly your old phone used to run out of storage space? There was maybe room for a handful of mp3s and a few grainy, low-resolution videos. With each new generation, we always think that there is no way we could possibly run out of space this time. After all, the latest...
Unless you are a flamingo, chances are you don’t spend much time standing around on one leg. Yet, according to new research, your ability to do so for an extended period can potentially reveal how healthy you are. The study examined a group of people 50 years and older to assess their ability to stand...
Life for the residents of South Central Alaska comes with many daily challenges. The weather is harsh and unpredictable, with long, cold winters and the occasional blizzard. There is also the risk of earthquakes, as this region sits on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”. Yet another life-threatening natural threat has recently been added to the...
