Children of Centenarians Have 42% Lower Risk of Death and 33% Less Heart Disease
JAMA Network Open study of 2,319 centenarian children finds 42% lower death risk, 33% lower cardiovascular disease, 32% lower hypertension vs controls.
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Mother’s Age Leaves Biological Imprint
mother’s age leaves epigenetic imprint on offspring
Brief Gameplay Boosts Quick Responses But Reduces Concentration
Brief digital or traditional gameplay improved performance on tasks requiring quick responses but reduced performance on tasks demanding, said a…
Can Cavities Be Stopped Without Drilling?
Childhood cavity treatment often involves drilling and anesthesia, causing anxiety, but silver diamine fluoride may offer needle-free decay arresting alternative…
Simple Eye Drops Could Save Extremely Premature Babies From Blindness
Extremely premature babies face sight-threatening retinopathy, but simple dexamethasone eye drops may dramatically reduce need for invasive laser or injection…
Speaking More Languages Keeps Brain Younger
Multilingual experience may help preserve youthful patterns of brain connectivity, although further research is needed to establish exactly why this…
Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Anxiety and Hyperactivity in Young Children
New University of Toronto research reveals how ultra-processed foods impact preschooler behaviour, causing anxiety and hyperactivity, and how whole foods offer a healthier alternative for development