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Tending a Garden May Help Lessen Grief

The practice of doing so enhances physical, mental and emotional wellbeing

Tending a garden – planting, tilling, digging, weeding, watering, and growing plants, flowers, or food – could beget us better health and wellness. Whether doing so in your own backyard, a shared community space, or otherwise, there is mounting evidence … Continue reading

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22 Minutes of Daily Exercise Can Lengthen Your Life

New study suggests that sedentary lifestyles can be offset with minimal effort

For many, adding regular exercise into an already-packed schedule can feel like an overwhelming task. Yet a recent study suggests that just 22 minutes of daily moderate-to-vigorous exercise can lengthen the lives of individuals with otherwise sedentary lifestyles.

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New Study Sheds Light on Brain’s Activity During Cardiac Arrest

The study examined memory and consciousness among a sample of in-hospital cardiac arrest survivors

A recently published study in the European medical journal Resuscitation is drawing attention around the world for its fascinating findings around what happens to the brain during cardiac arrest. 

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Will Xenotransplantation Answer the Nation’s Organ Shortage?

Successful implantation of pig kidneys into two patients offers promising results

Xenotransplantation is the practice of transplanting functioning animal organs into a human recipient. According to the National Kidney Foundation, “On average, 17 people die each day in the United States waiting for an organ transplant.” This results in over 6,000 … Continue reading

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How Lifting Weights Became a Hedge Against Dementia

Resistance training is one of the only proven interventions against dementia

Lifting weights is a common way to prepare for a fight, so why would the fight against dementia be any different? Evidence continues to surface that strength training, more so than memory training or diet, can help in the quest … Continue reading

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New Research Links Aging Cells and the Process of Regeneration

Aging cells may be key to allowing healthy cells to regenerate

Two new studies from the animal kingdom may offer insight into the biological function of aging in humans. Both studies focused on senescent cells, or cells that have stopped dividing in response to stress but remain alive. The presence of … Continue reading

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