Healthy Aging + General Wellness

Mitochondrial transplants are becoming a promising new way to treat diseases and potentially extend life. Instead of transplanting whole organs, this approach focuses on transplanting organelles, which are like the organs of a cell. Specifically, it involves replacing old, worn-out mitochondria with healthy ones to boost a cell’s energy and function. Researchers believe this could...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

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With life expectancy increasing due to society’s medical advancements, a global shift has taken place to prioritize helping older adults age gracefully, as well as improve chronic disease prevention. This shift aims to help people live long, healthy and productive lives. A study published in Nature Medicine reveals how specific dietary patterns can promote healthy...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

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Sinusitis, or sinus infection, occurs when the tissue lining the sinuses becomes inflamed or swollen. Most common sinus infections are caused by viruses or bacteria, whereas fungal infections are often overlooked as a cause. When the sinuses become infected, aggravated by allergies or blocked due to structural issues, mucus builds up. This creates an environment...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

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Dementia, a progressive neurological condition which causes cognitive decline is one of the major causes of death around the world. As individuals age, the risk of developing dementia increases. Researchers estimate that dementia rates will increase drastically, doubling by 2060. Dementia rates rising are driven by demographic trends and lack of access to dementia-preventative resources....

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

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While social media trends are infamous for being nothing more than fads, quickly fading into obscurity, indoor gardening has endured and surged with popularity, especially during the pandemic. Indoor gardening has continued to thrive among Millennials and Gen Z. Research has discovered that houseplants offer a host of scientifically supported benefits for mental and physical...

Zain Ebrahim

Zain Ebrahim

Science Enthusiast