When it comes to cancer symptoms, we are often given advice on which signs to look out for. However, there is a type of cancer often referred to as the ‘silent’ cancer. This is because it typically doesn’t present symptoms until it has progressed rather dramatically. This type of cancer often mimics the symptoms of...
Intelligence seems to be becoming increasingly uncommon these days. Additionally, many people seem to have a very unrealistic view of their own intelligence. In fact, 65% of Americans believe they are brighter than the typical person, although the majority clearly overestimate their intelligence. Fortunately, there are certain expressions often used by smart people that may...
There are many causes of brain aging later in life, including genetics, lifestyle, medical conditions, and oxidative stress and inflammation. However, there is another brain aging factor that you may not be aware of – insufficient sleep in your 40s. In fact, the brains of individuals who have difficulty sleeping are 1.6 to 2.6 older...
According to a new study published by the American Heart Association, your heart and brain health are connected. Dementia is typically considered a relentless and incurable condition that cannot be prevented. However, adopting a healthier lifestyle and addressing any potential vascular risk factors may help preserve brain function. According to the American Heart Association, almost...
The Chinese company Betavolt plans to produce a battery that will last for 50 years by 2025. They have produced a nuclear battery which is approximately the size of a small coin and requires no recharging. The company is now moving from the developmental stage to the pilot stage, and they are preparing for full-scale...
It is time to make dinner, so you begin to place all your ingredients on the kitchen counter. You put your hand in the potato packet and pull out a few greenish spuds with long white sprouts all over them. You may be tempted to simply cut off the sprouts, dice the green spuds, and...
While you may think that we as a species have explored most of our planet, the truth is that our ocean still contains many mysteries in its murky depths. In fact, scientists are still discovering fascinating things in the ocean regularly – even when they aren’t specifically looking for them! This happened recently when a...
Every single cell requires energy in order for your body to function efficiently. The primary source of that energy comes from glucose, also known as blood sugar. Glucose is essential for digestive, heart, and brain function, keeping your vision and skin healthy. Throughout the day, your blood sugar levels will fluctuate. However, when they fall...
It sounds like something from a science fiction or perhaps even a horror story. Space stations always seem like almost clinical environments that are clean and free of any bacteria. However, this is far from the truth, and bacteria have recently been observed mutating at the International Space Station. It has been described as being...
A condiment that most of us use daily may be responsible for a 40% increased risk of developing stomach cancer. This is according to a new study conducted by nutritionists at the University of Vienna’s Centre for Public Health. Read more below to find out what this everyday condiment is and the potential damage it...
Almost everyone enjoys an invigorating cup of coffee in the morning. However, drinking too much caffeine can be bad for your health. Yet, it has also been proven that drinking coffee in moderation actually has several benefits. These benefits include improving heart and brain health, and may potentially even help in the prevention of mental...
An experimental new cancer drug has proven beneficial for a handful of individuals. If all goes to plan, it will be available to patients in around five years. Dr. Paul Mulholland, a brain cancer expert from the University College London, is heading the research project and shares his thoughts on this incredible breakthrough. The Promising...
