A new study found that regular psychological interventions such as exercises on mindfulness, gratitude, and optimism, result in measurable improvements of cardiovascular risk factors such as blood pressure and inflammation.
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A study with older women found that those who consumed tea rather than coffee have a lower risk of developing osteoporosis. It is suggested that this is due to a negative effect that caffeine has on calcium absorption.
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A big problem in storing transplant organs is that they easily crack when they are frozen. A new study shows that this risk can be reduced by carefully tuning the temperature when the organ enters a so-called glass-like state. This may lead in the long run to a bank of organs that can then be used when needed.
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A new study involving more than 100,000 people finds that changing the types of physical activities may significantly extend life expectancy and seems to be more valuable than doing more of the same.
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New research finds that so-called eccentric exercises - slow, controlled lowering movements - can build up muscle more efficiently and require less effort than traditional strength training.
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