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Our Annual Seven Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving, 2024 Edition: Gracious gifts that spread love and beauty -
“Making Mobiles” by Karolina Merska: An artist’s manual on how to create beautiful Polish pajaki -
“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead: A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life
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Category Archives: Science of Us
Why Giving Makes Us Feel Good
Giving gifts at Christmas may be more natural than we think
Giving gifts at Christmas is a time-honored tradition that dates back several centuries, and is firmly entrenched in most Western cultures today. And while it’s not clear why gift giving became associated with the Christian celebration of Jesus’ birth, it … Continue reading
Eating Variety of Nuts Linked to Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Peanuts, walnuts and tree nuts appear to be a heart's best friend
Fans of peanuts, walnuts and tree nuts have something to be excited about. People who eat nuts regularly have a lower risk of developing cardiovascular or coronary heart disease than those who don’t, according to a study published recently in … Continue reading
Scientists Find a Link Between Walking Speed and Heart Disease
Your walking speed could predict whether you're at risk for cardiovascular disease
Are you a speed walker, or do you prefer to move at a more leisurely pace? Your answer could predict whether you’re at risk for developing heart disease later in life. A new study has found a link between average … Continue reading
Poliovirus Shows Promise as Cancer Treatment
Researchers are moving closer to understanding how the virus works
Researchers at Duke Cancer Institute have used a modified poliovirus to fight cancer cells. The experimental therapy uses the polio virus to stimulate an immune response, which prevents the cancer cells from “hiding” from the immune system. The therapy has … Continue reading
Cannabinoids May Remove Plaque in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers at the Salk Institute report promising results
Researchers at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California, have found that cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active compound in marijuana, can facilitate the removal of beta amyloid from nerve cells. Beta amyloid is one of the main components … Continue reading
Daily, Moderate Alcohol Intake Could Contribute to Cognitive Health in Old Age
A new study found that participants who drank alcohol were more likely to live to 85 without cognitive decline
Researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that daily, moderate alcohol intake may support cognitive health into old age. The study, published in the most recent issue of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, suggests … Continue reading
