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Antarctica wasn’t always a frozen landscape. In fact, it may have once featured lush forests, palm trees, and rivers, according to new research published in the journal Nature Communications. “This finding is like opening a time capsule,” Professor Stewart Jamieson, who co-authored the study, told The Economic Times. Groundbreaking study Researchers began the study in 2017, extracting…

When our ancestors first gathered in the world’s earliest cities 10,000 years ago, they weren’t alone. Tiny, blood-sucking hitchhikers were already lurking in their dwellings, and new genetic research reveals these bed bugs beat every other pest to urban living by thousands of years. Scientists analyzing bed bug DNA from the Czech Republic discovered something remarkable: these…

A massive star exploded around 13,000 years ago, and research now suggests that the cosmic blast may have plummeted Earth into a sudden ice age while wiping out woolly mammoths, giant sloths, and other massive creatures across North America. The scientist behind the study suggests such events could continue to influence the future of our planet. Research…

Forget fingerprints and facial recognition – researchers have discovered that the way you breathe through your nose is so unique, it can identify you with stunning accuracy. A breakthrough study shows that humans have individual “nasal respiratory fingerprints” that remain stable over time and can predict everything from your body weight to your mental health. Israeli scientists…

Many Americans have shelled out hundreds of dollars for biological age tests promising to reveal whether their bodies are aging faster or slower than their actual years. These methylation-based “aging clocks” have become the gold standard for evaluating anti-aging treatments, from supplements to lifestyle changes. But a controversial new paper argues these widely trusted tests might be…

Getting a cortisone shot for knee arthritis might provide quick pain relief, but new research reveals a troubling association: those steroid injections may be linked to faster joint damage over time. A surprising study found that patients who received corticosteroid injections showed more signs of arthritis progression compared to those who got no treatment at all, or…

Very few people live beyond a century. So, if no one had babies anymore, there would probably be no humans left on Earth within 100 years. But first, the population would shrink as older folks died and no one was being born. Even if all births were to suddenly cease, this decline would start slowly. Eventually there…

While aging is inevitable, aging well is something we can influence. It’s not just about the number of candles on your birthday cake – it’s whether you’ve got the puff to blow them out, the balance to carry the cake and the memory to remember why you’re celebrating. As we age, our bodies change. Muscle mass shrinks,…

For nearly 80 years, scholars have debated the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls, relying on expert interpretations of ancient handwriting styles that often don’t agree. Now, a new artificial intelligence system is offering a more objective approach, with results that challenge the long-standing assumptions about when these texts were written. The findings could influence how historians…

Some of the most complex cognitive functions are possible because different sides of your brain control them. Chief among them is speech perception, the ability to interpret language. In people, the speech perception process is typically dominated by the left hemisphere. Your brain breaks apart fleeting streams of acoustic information into parallel channels – linguistic, emotional and…

When patients with severe irritable bowel syndrome walk into Dr. Erin Mauney’s office, they’ve usually tried everything. Years of medications, diets, and treatments have failed them. So when she tells them she’s studying psilocybin — the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms—to treat their gut problems, their reactions range from surprise to desperate hope. Mauney, a pediatric gastroenterologist…

For millions of women, combined hormonal contraceptives are a part of their daily life – providing a convenient and effective option for preventing pregnancy and managing their menstrual cycle. But new findings are sounding the alarm on a serious, and often overlooked, risk: stroke. According to recent findings presented at the European Stroke Organization Conference, combined oral…

For many, the effects of this hormonal shift are more than frustrating – they can be life altering. Symptoms like brain fog, hot flushes, night sweats, headaches, insomnia, fatigue, joint pain, low libido, anxiety, depression and even bone loss from osteoporosis are all common. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has helped many women manage these symptoms – but…

More and more people over the age of 50 are taking up physical exercise. Medical associations resoundingly agree that this is a good thing. Physical exercise is not only key to disease prevention, it is also a recommended part of treatment for many illnesses. However, starting to move at this stage of life requires some care. This…

That cup of coffee you had during dinner with friends didn’t just keep you tossing and turning — it fundamentally altered how your brain operated during whatever sleep you managed to get. New research reveals that caffeine doesn’t simply block sleep; it transforms the sleeping brain into a more complex, hyperactive state that resembles being closer to…

My telescope, set up for astrophotography in my light-polluted San Diego backyard, was pointed at a galaxy unfathomably far from Earth. My wife, Cristina, walked up just as the first space photo streamed to my tablet. It sparkled on the screen in front of us. “That’s the Pinwheel galaxy,” I said. The name is derived from its…

A team of researchers has recently claimed they have discovered a gas called dimethyl sulphide (DMS) in the atmosphere of K2-18b, a planet orbiting a distant star. The University of Cambridge team’s claims are potentially very exciting because, on Earth at least, the compound is produced by marine bacteria. The presence of this gas may be a…

Billy Joel is stepping away from the stage. The 76-year-old music legend announced Friday that he’s canceling all remaining concerts after being diagnosed with Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, a brain condition that’s been affecting his balance, hearing, and vision. “This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” Joel’s team…

It’s a question that’s long been the cause of debate: is it better to shower in the morning or at night? Morning shower enthusiasts will say this is the obvious winner, as it helps you wake up and start the day fresh. Night shower loyalists, on the other hand, will argue it’s better to “wash the day…

More than 60 million people are estimated to be living with dementia, resulting in over 1.5 million deaths a year and an annual cost to the global healthcare economy of around $1.3 trillion. Despite decades of scientific research and billions of dollars of investments, dementia still has no cure. But what of the old saying that prevention…

Mars keeps its secrets buried deep, but every meteorite that punches through its protective layers scatters evidence across the surface. Scientists from Brown University now believe the scattered debris around impact craters holds a coded message about what’s hiding beneath the Martian surface, including potentially life-sustaining ice deposits that future astronauts could tap into. When meteorites strike…

Inside a laboratory nestled above the mist of the forests of South Dakota, scientists are searching for the answer to one of science’s biggest questions: why does our Universe exist? They are in a race for the answer with a separate team of Japanese scientists – who are several years ahead. The current theory of how the…

Instead of buying the next trendy expensive supplement or exotic superfood, a morning cup of tea could do more for your blood pressure than you realize. A new international study suggests that certain foods, like tea and dark chocolate, pack enough cardiovascular punch to rival prescription medications—at least for people who need them most. Researchers analyzed 145…

Over 11,000 Americans turn 65 each day, and with each passing year comes more risk for one of the most dangerous threats of aging: falls. But have no fear! Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have designed a new robot, aptly named E-BAR (Elderly Bodily Assistance Robot), that can lift a person from the floor,…

Trading the 9-to-5 for fulfillment still comes with a cost When was the last time you felt truly alive at work? For a small but growing segment of the workforce, that feeling isn’t the exception; it’s their entire career strategy. New research reveals how some people are rejecting cubicle life entirely, transforming recreational passions into full-time work…

For the first time, scientists have pitted the two most popular weight loss drugs against each other in a direct competition – and one clearly dominates. A new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers reveals that tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) helps people lose significantly more weight than semaglutide (Wegovy). The difference is striking: people taking tirzepatide lost…

The news made for an alarming headline recently: Research showed that common chemicals in plastics were associated with 350,000 heart disease deaths across the world in 2018. The statistic came from a study published in the journal eBioMedicine. The authors, a group of researchers at New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine, estimated that roughly 13 per…

Few people outside herbalist circles had heard of ghost pipe a decade ago. These days, however, this strange white plant that lacks chlorophyll has developed an almost cult-like following online, with enthusiasts using it primarily for pain relief—despite minimal scientific understanding of its properties or safety. From Forest Floor to Facebook Fame Results of a survey published…

Your body might be 35, but your heart could be pumping like it’s 80. A team of researchers from the UK, Singapore, and Spain discovered people with conditions like obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure have hearts functioning as if they’re nearly five years older than their actual age. For those with severe obesity, the numbers are…

Warnings about bird flu transmission have been popping up on headlines across the globe. Public health concerns over bird flu, however, could face serious roadblocks as most Americans remain either unwilling or uncertain about taking protective measures against the spreading virus. A startling 61.4% of Americans would either refuse or are unsure about taking a vaccine for…

Women with endometriosis are at a significantly higher risk for developing a range of autoimmune diseases, new research has shown. The new study, involving researchers from the University of Oxford, has identified a significant genetic link between conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, coeliac disease and multiple sclerosis to endometriosis. Women with endometriosis were found to have a…

People who eat lots of ultra-processed foods (UPF) may be at greater risk of dying early, a study in eight countries including the UK and the US suggests. Processed meats, biscuits, fizzy drinks, ice cream and some breakfast cereals are examples of UPF, which are becoming increasingly common in diets worldwide. UPFs tend to contain more than…

In the ancient landscapes of what is now northeastern Brazil, 113 million years ago, an unusual ant with bizarre upward-pointing jaws died and became entombed in limestone. This single fossil has just rewritten the timeline of ant evolution, pushing back their confirmed history by 13 million years. Scientists have unearthed what they’re calling the oldest undisputed ant…

Suffering from a painful reaction after eating a hamburger might be more than just bad luck – where you live could be putting you at risk. New research shows that specific landscape features around your home may increase your chances of developing Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS), an increasingly common allergy that makes eating beef, pork and other mammal…

Did ancient sunscreen and sewing needles save humanity? Earth’s Northern Lights typically dance near the poles, but 41,000 years ago, they lit up skies over North Africa and Australia. New research reveals how dramatically Earth’s magnetic field weakened and shifted during an event called the Laschamps geomagnetic excursion, potentially influencing human evolution at a pivotal moment in…

PEERING back 2,000 years to the age of Jesus isn’t exactly easy – but rare objects from those times solve the mystery of what his life might’ve been like. Archaeologists have uncovered several mind-boggling artefacts from two millennia ago, including a stone linked to Jesus’ crucifixion, and even a shockingly preserved ship from the Sea of Galilee.…

A video of a bat swimming in a swimming pool with ease was shared on social media, which went viral and left netizens with all kinds of questions. Here’s how the ‘shocked’ internet reacted… Recently, a video of something quite ‘unexpected’- but completely ‘natural’- was shared on social media, leaving most netizens ‘shocked’ and ‘curious’, as it…

Her first panic attack came at a company-wide meeting, right before her scheduled presentation. Carolina Lasso had given many similar talks about her marketing team’s accomplishments. When her name was called this time, she couldn’t speak. “I felt a knot in my throat,” Lasso said. “My head, it felt like it was inside a bubble. I couldn’t…

Ever struggled to wake up in the morning? That groggy, disoriented feeling isn’t just in your head; it’s actually called “sleep inertia,” and it can linger for up to two hours after waking, even if you’ve had a full eight hours of sleep. While many of us reach for coffee to combat this sluggishness, Japanese researchers have…

In the 1987 classic film RoboCop, the deceased Detroit cop Alex Murphy is reborn as a cyborg. He has a robotic body and a full brain-computer interface that allows him to control his movements with his mind. He can access online information such as suspects’ faces, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help detect threats, and his human…

Ever been caught in the middle of workplace drama where people who normally avoid each other suddenly band together? Maybe it happened after a round of surprise layoffs or when a beloved boss got fired. A new international study shows this isn’t just random office politics; it’s actually a powerful psychological phenomenon that can transform how different…

Parents rushing to drop their kids off at school could be unwittingly putting their little ones in harm’s way, a new paper suggests. Researchers at the University of Calgary found that dangerous driving behaviors were spotted at a jaw-dropping 98% of elementary schools monitored in their study during morning drop-off times. The biggest risk? Parents letting kids…

In 2024, after living together for five years, a Spanish-Dutch artist married her partner—a holographic artificial intelligence. She isn’t the first to forge such a bond. In 2018, a Japanese man married an AI, only to lose the ability to communicate with her when her software became obsolete. These marriages represent the extreme end of a growing…

Moving to a sunny coastal town in Portugal or Spain for retirement sounds like a dream come true for many. Retirees are after Mediterranean beaches, affordable living costs, and endless leisure time in a cultural paradise. But behind those smiling social media photos of retired expats sipping sangria, there’s often an untold story unfolding. Many retirees who…

NASA wants to put boots on Mars in the coming decades. But before the first astronauts take that historic step, scientists are warning about an overlooked threat that could derail these ambitious plans: the dust covering the Martian surface A new scientific review in the journal GeoHealth warns that the fine particles blanketing Mars might seriously harm…

Months of economic uncertainty led worker confidence to crater even before Trump’s tariffs tanked financial markets Workers are feeling worse than they did even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Employee confidence, which has been declining since 2022, remained near February’s record low last month as recession fears increased, according to Glassdoor’s employee confidence index, which was measured through…

There have been several headlines over the past week about an AI chatbot officially passing the Turing test. These news reports are based on a recent preprint study by two researchers at the University of California San Diego in which four large language models (LLMs) were put through the Turing test. One model – OpenAI’s GPT-4.5 –…

We’ve all been there — sitting in a meeting or classroom, only to suddenly realize we haven’t heard a word in the last five minutes because our thoughts drifted elsewhere. That sinking feeling hits: “Not again.” You scramble to refocus, maybe feeling a twinge of guilt. After all, isn’t paying attention supposed to be the cornerstone of…

Professional taste testers can breathe a collective sigh of relief—their jobs appear safe from the AI revolution, at least for now. In what might be the most deliciously revealing AI experiment to date, a food scientist at the University of Illinois enlisted ChatGPT to evaluate chocolate brownies, with results that should reassure human sensory panels everywhere. When…

When other countries hear about America’s democratic troubles, they like us less—but they’ll still work with us. That’s the key finding from new research examining how U.S. democratic decline affects its image abroad, particularly among allied democracies. While news about events like the January 6th Capitol riot and controversial voting laws damages America’s favorability ratings, it doesn’t…

Polarization across America has grown like ivy, with its leaves stretching deep into a surprising new battleground: the doctor’s office. Research published in the British Journal of Political Science reveals that Americans’ trust in their personal physicians—once a rare nonpartisan sanctuary—has become increasingly divided along political lines, with potentially serious implications for public health. The study, conducted…

Two weeks of burgers and fries might do more damage than you think. A new study shows that men who switched from traditional African diets to Western foods for just 14 days experienced alarming increases in inflammation and immune dysfunction. The changes lingered for weeks after returning to their normal diets. The study, published in Nature Medicine,…

Conventional wisdom has long suggested that as we age, our bodies become more fragile and take longer to bounce back from physical stress. But what if that’s not entirely true? Research challenges this notion with surprising evidence that older adults may not experience worse exercise-induced muscle damage than their younger counterparts. The new findings could change how…

Using a smartphone or tablet for just one hour after going to bed raises the risk of insomnia by 59%, according to new research. This finding comes from one of the largest studies conducted on screen use and sleep among university students, highlighting how our nightly digital habits may be robbing us of crucial rest. Researchers from…

At a time when light couldn’t easily travel through space due to a thick fog of neutral hydrogen, one galaxy managed to carve out its own bubble of clear space, allowing us to detect a specific light signal that should have been completely absorbed. This cosmic lighthouse from 13 billion years ago gives us our earliest direct…

Learning a second language offers benefits beyond ordering food on vacation or reading foreign literature. Recent research from Concordia University suggests bilingualism might actually help protect the brain against some devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have long observed that some people maintain their thinking abilities despite significant brain damage. This disconnect, where brain deterioration doesn’t necessarily…

Anxiety has become an unwelcome companion for many, creeping into everyday life with relentless persistence. But for a growing number of young Americans, worry is no longer an uncontrolled intruder—it’s being managed, contained, and strategically addressed. A recent survey of 2,000 adults across all generations by Talker Research uncovers a surprising trend: one in 10 young Americans…

Male sexual desire tends to decline with age—it’s a biological fact that many men face as the years pass. By age 70, about a quarter of men report a noticeable drop in sexual drive. But what if there were a relatively simple dietary approach that could help maintain libido well into later years? A fascinating study published…

Imagine lounging in a hammock on a sunny beach, palm trees swaying in the breeze, the bright turquoise of the sea barely dimmed by your sunglasses. You glance up and down the beach: not a soul in sight. It’s the first day of your holiday, and your whole body feels so relaxed; you could dissolve into the…

For decades, we’ve been fed a consistent message: monogamous relationships represent the gold standard of romantic fulfillment. This belief runs so deep that researchers have now given it a name—the “monogamy-superiority myth.” It’s a belief that has shaped personal choices, public policies, and professional practices, despite remarkably little evidence supporting the claim. A new review published in…

There’s promising news for fitness enthusiasts looking to optimize their body composition: combining a time-restricted eating (also known as intermittent fasting) regimen with your exercise routine may help reduce body fat while preserving muscle mass. Researchers have discovered that coordinating when you eat with your exercise routine might significantly improve body composition results, according to a comprehensive…

For decades, women suffering from chronic pain have been told “it’s all in your head” when treatments that work for men fail them. Now, research from the University of Calgary reveals that women’s pain actually operates through entirely different biological pathways than men’s. Scientists have discovered that the same protein triggers pain in both sexes, but through…

Doctors are increasingly being asked to use AI systems to help diagnose patients, but when mistakes happen, they take the blame. New research shows physicians are caught in an impossible trap: use AI to avoid mistakes, but shoulder all responsibility when that same AI fails. This “superhuman dilemma” is the healthcare crisis nobody’s talking about. The Doctor’s…

Too much salt has long been blamed for heart problems, but new research suggests it might harm our minds too. Scientists from Nanjing Medical University have discovered a surprising connection between high-salt diets and depression-like behaviors in mice, potentially explaining why depression rates continue rising alongside our consumption of processed foods. The research team found that excessive…

Children who are breastfed for longer periods of time during infancy experience fewer developmental delays and a reduced risk of neurodevelopmental conditions, including disorders like autism and ADHD, acording to new research. The study led by scientists at the KI Research Institute in Israel confirms what many parents might hope to hear: breastfeeding babies for at least…

For thousands of years, ginseng has been treasured in Eastern medicine for its health-promoting properties. Now, modern science is uncovering the remarkable potential of one specific component within this ancient herb – Compound K, a rare metabolite formed when certain ginsenosides from ginseng are broken down in the gut. This substance is becoming a focal point in…

In case you needed another reason to hold off on buying your child a phone, research shows a troubling connection between childhood screen habits and teenage mental well-being. The eight-year study, which tracked children from elementary school into adolescence, found that kids who racked up more screen time—especially on mobile devices—showed higher levels of stress and depressive…

Apparently, if you’re a night owl, you’re more prone to developing depression. Night owls tend to get a bad rep. They’re often told they’re less productive and lazier than early risers, merely because they sleep more during daylight—you know, when the world is expected to be most active. Now, according to recent research, they’re also apparently more…

Most of us believe relationship endings happen in messy, unpredictable ways—a betrayal discovered, a fight that goes too far, or a slow drift apart. But what if breakups actually follow a mathematical pattern? What if the end of your relationship is as predictable as the phases of the moon? New research published in the Journal of Personality…

A new study shows that young people who consume marijuana are six times more likely to experience a heart attack than their counterparts. Research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC) documents that people under the age of 50 who consume marijuana are about 6.2 times more likely to experience a myocardial infarction,…

Have you ever wondered why you can’t remember being a baby? This blank space in our memory, known as “infantile amnesia,” has puzzled scientists for years. Most of us can’t recall anything before age three or four. Until recently, researchers thought baby brains simply couldn’t form memories yet, that the memory-making part of our brain (the hippocampus)…

Let’s face it, we’re all worried about memory loss as we age. But what if the same device you use for calling grandkids could actually strengthen your mind? A new study revealed that a smartphone app improved thinking abilities in older adults living in assisted living facilities. Residents of assisted living often feel isolated and might not…

You’re in the middle of the afternoon, eyelids heavy, focus slipping. You close your eyes for half an hour and wake up feeling recharged. But later that night, you’re tossing and turning in bed, wondering why you can’t drift off. That midday snooze which felt so refreshing at the time might be the reason. Naps have long…

Today’s teens face a challenge that their parents never did: the pressure to be constantly available to their friends online. New research from the University of Padua in Italy reveals how this digital pressure is creating stress that leads to real-world friendship conflicts for teenagers. The study, published in Frontiers in Digital Health, tracked 1,185 teenagers over…

Ever been annoyed by someone else’s music in a shared space? Or struggled to have a private conversation in a busy office? Researchers at Penn State University might have just solved these everyday acoustic headaches with a breakthrough that creates “sound bubbles” only the intended listener can hear. These localized audio spots, which the researchers dubbed “audible…

In the sales industry, “fake it till you make it” isn’t just a saying; it’s often a job requirement. Behind those seemingly genuine smiles and enthusiastic pitches, salespeople are performing complex emotional gymnastics that researchers call emotional labor. According to new international research, this emotional performance is seriously impacting employee mental health and job satisfaction. A recent…

Every few months, another headline warns us about social media’s toxic effects on mental health, followed by calls to digital detox. Yet for many of us, completely unplugging isn’t super realistic. Now, new research from the University of British Columbia suggests we might not have to choose between staying connected and staying mentally healthy; there’s a middle…

BOCA RATON, Fla. — When was the last time you got a sunburn? If you’re like nearly a third of American adults who were toasted by the sun at least once last year, you might want to pay attention to a revealing new study about skin cancer risk. Researchers from Florida Atlantic University have found some eye-opening…

Most working Americans have already spent more than half their paycheck before they even get it. This financial balancing act, revealed in a recent survey, shows how millions of workers may be finding themselves counting money they haven’t yet received just to keep up with basic expenses. A survey of 2,000 employed Americans making less than $75,000…

“I’m completely burned out”—once a phrase associated with decades of career advancement and family responsibilities—is now commonly heard from professionals in their twenties. According to a new survey, 25% of Americans experience burnout before age 30, challenging traditional assumptions about when life’s pressures reach their peak and raising important questions about how modern stressors affect different generations.…

In a limestone cave in Israel, archaeologists have uncovered evidence of what might be the oldest case of cultural sharing between different human species. The discovery reveals that around 100,000 years ago, early Homo sapiens and their Neanderthal-like neighbors weren’t just occasionally bumping into each other—they were participating in a shared cultural world, complete with identical toolmaking…

In his February 2025 cover story for The Atlantic, journalist Derek Thompson dubbed our current era “the anti-social century.” He isn’t wrong. According to our recent research, the U.S. is becoming a nation of homebodies. Using data from the American Time Use Survey, we studied how people in the U.S. spent their time before, during and after…

When your spouse is in a good mood, you might feel happier too, but according to new research, their emotional state could be affecting you on a much deeper level. Scientists have discovered that when your partner experiences positive emotions, it might actually lower your cortisol levels, the primary stress hormone in your body, regardless of how…

Forget to bring your charger with you on vacation? What if your clothing could generate electricity from the heat your body naturally produces? This futuristic concept is now approaching reality thanks to scientists at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and Linköping University. Researchers say the remarkable new textile technology converts body heat into electricity through thermoelectric…

In the race to dominate the electric vehicle market, two companies stand above the rest: Tesla and China’s BYD. While Tesla pioneered the use of lithium-ion batteries and leads EV sales in North America and Europe, BYD began as a battery manufacturer before expanding into vehicles, surpassing Tesla in global EV sales in 2024. New research from…

We all know the saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” but a new survey suggests that in the workplace, your “cover” might matter more than you think — especially when it comes to income. A recent survey asked 1,050 Americans about “pretty privilege” – the idea that better-looking people get more advantages in life –…

Tattoos have become a mainstream form of self-expression, adorning the skin of millions worldwide. But a new study from Danish researchers uncovers concerning connections between tattoo ink exposure and increased risks of both skin cancer and lymphoma. Approximately one in four adults in many Western countries now sport tattoos, with prevalence nearly twice as high among younger…

We live in a happiness-obsessed world. Self-help gurus promise paths to bliss, Instagram influencers peddle happiness as a lifestyle, and corporations build marketing campaigns around the pursuit of positive emotions. But new research suggests a surprising twist: trying too hard to be happy might actually be making us miserable. Researchers from the University of Toronto Scarborough and…

In today’s world, the boundaries between our personal and professional lives often blur. Many of us try to keep financial worries separate from our work life, but a new study from the University of Georgia suggests this separation may be wishful thinking. Research reveals that our financial well-being significantly impacts our job satisfaction, with workplace burnout playing…

Mathematicians use topology to study the shape of the world and everything in it When you look at your surrounding environment, it might seem like you’re living on a flat plane. After all, this is why you can navigate a new city using a map: a flat piece of paper that represents all the places around you.…

All good things come in moderation I’ve never been one to turn down something sweet. A bar of chocolate to reward myself for a successful grocery shop, some dessert after dinner—since I only indulged a few times a week, I thought it was pretty harmless. But after noticing how sluggish, irritable, and foggy I felt after sugar-heavy…

Getting older brings many changes, and unfortunately, worse sleep is often one of them. Many seniors struggle with falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night, and generally feeling less rested. But what if something as simple as changing your light exposure could help? A new study from the University of Surrey has found that the right…

Age-related cognitive decline sneaks up on millions of people worldwide. It begins with those frustrating “senior moments” in middle age and can progress to more serious memory and thinking problems later in life. While scientists have traditionally focused their attention directly on the brain to understand these changes, new research out of Toho University in Japan points…

Perimenopause—the transitional phase leading up to menopause—has long been considered a mid-life experience, typically affecting women in their late 40s. However, new research reveals that a significant number of women in their 30s are already experiencing perimenopausal symptoms severe enough to seek medical attention. In a survey of 4,432 U.S. women, researchers from Flo Health and the…

When you toss and turn all night, your immune system takes notice – and not in a good way. New research reveals that sleep deprivation doesn’t just leave you groggy and irritable; it actually transforms specific immune cells in your bloodstream, potentially fueling chronic inflammation throughout your body. The study, published in The Journal of Immunology, finds…

Could adding grapes to your daily diet help maintain muscle strength and health as you age? A new mouse model study suggests these antioxidant-rich fruits might help reshape muscle composition, particularly in women, as they enter their later years. Published in the journal Foods, this investigation — partially funded by the California Table Grape Commission — tracked…

What were you dreaming about last night? For roughly one in four people, that question draws a blank. For others, the answer comes easily, complete with vivid details about flying through clouds or showing up unprepared for an exam. This stark contrast in dream recall ability has baffled researchers for decades, but a new study reveals there’s…

New research reveals a surprisingly simple way to improve mental health and focus: turn off your phone’s internet. A month-long study found that blocking mobile internet access for just two weeks led to measurable improvements in well-being, mental health, and attention—comparable to the effects of cognitive behavioral therapy and reductions in age-related cognitive decline. Researchers from multiple…

It’s no surprise that our mental acuity and mood wax and wane during the day, but it may be surprising that most of us seem to be morning people. In a study at University College London, researchers analyzed data collected from a dozen surveys of 49,218 respondents between March 2020 and March 2022. According to the report…

Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular eating patterns of the past decade. The practice, which involves cycling between periods of eating and fasting, has been praised for its potential health benefits. But a new mouse model study suggests that age plays a crucial role in how the body responds to fasting — and for…