Neat News 3718 (added 2026-11-06)

Is it healthier for men peeing while sitting of standing?

In a new study it has been found that for healthy men between 18 and 39 it makes no difference for their health whether they sit or stand during urination.

related: #urination #sitting #standing

Neat News 3717 (added 2026-11-05)

Eating mango and avocado for health

Eating mango and avocado on a daily basis can improve blood vessel health and lower blood pressure.

related: #mango #avocado #blood_vessel #blood_pressure

Neat News 3716 (added 2026-11-04)

Cleaning water from plastic using magnets

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A new way to make magnetite (Fe304) connect with microplastic particles and then to extract it together with the microplastic particles from polluted water with a magnet has been developed.

related: #microplastics #magnet #magnetite

Neat News 3715 (added 2026-11-03)

Peanuts for brain health

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A new study finds that consuming some unsalted skin-roasted peanuts daily may contribute to brain health, in particular to support the memory of old people.

related: #peanut #brain_health #memory

Neat News 3714 (added 2026-11-02)

Low-dose aspirin linked to lower dementia risk for some people

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New research found that taking low-dose aspirin may be able to significantly lower the risk of developing dementia (by up to 70 percent) for people with a specific genetic profile (related to so-called platelets or thrombocytes), but may have no overall protective effect, hence it is not generally recommended. More research is needed.

related: #dementia #aspirin #genetics