China claims new fusion record with its "artificial sun" nuclear reactor
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China claims new fusion record with its "artificial sun" nuclear reactor
China's Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) is one of a number of promising nuclear fusion research devices in operation around the world, and over the past few years we've seen it take some impressive steps forward. Chinese state media is…
Beer byproduct mixed with manure proves an excellent pesticide
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Beer byproduct mixed with manure proves an excellent pesticide
The use of many chemical fumigants in agriculture have been demonstrated to be harmful to human health and the environment and therefore banned from use.
Controlled Trial Finds Tai Chi Similar to Conventional Exercise for Reducing Belly Fat
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SciTechDaily
Controlled Trial Finds Tai Chi Similar to Conventional Exercise for Reducing Belly Fat
Tai chi was found to be as effective as conventional exercise at reducing waist size in adults over 50 with central obesity. A randomized controlled trial found that tai chi is about as effective as conventional exercise for reducing waist circumference in…
Humans Used to Sleep in Two Shifts, And Maybe We Should Do It Again
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ScienceAlert
Humans Used to Sleep in Two Shifts, And Maybe We Should Do It Again
It's all about timing.
The Brazilianization of the World
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American Affairs Journal
The Brazilianization of the World - American Affairs Journal
The West’s involution finds its mirror image in the original country of the future, the nation doomed forever to remain the country of the future, the one that never reaches its destination: Brazil. The Brazilianization of the world is our encounter with…
EU set to unveil plans for bloc-wide digital wallet -
European Union to unveil plans for a bloc-wide "digital wallet" for citizens to access a range of "private and public services" with a single online ID on Wednesday (FT)
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European Union to unveil plans for a bloc-wide "digital wallet" for citizens to access a range of "private and public services" with a single online ID on Wednesday (FT)
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EU set to unveil plans for bloc-wide digital wallet - FT
The European Union (EU) is set to unveil plans for a bloc-wide digital wallet on Wednesday, following requests from member states to find a safe way for citizens to access public and private services online, the Financial Times reported.
After Seeing Students Use Money To Buy Food, Dog Uses Leaves To Get Some Too
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After Seeing Students Use Money To Buy Food, Dog Uses Leaves To Get Some Too
There's hardly anyone who can argue with the popular saying 'money doesn't grow on trees', well, maybe except for this special canine. A clever dog named Negro managed to secure himself a seemingly endless supply of treats, by paying for them with leaves.…
Glucosamine and Lifespan: Can This Inflammation-Fighting Joint Health Supplement Reduce Mortality Risk?
The authors noted that glucosamine users experienced significantly lower mortality rates related to cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, digestive diseases, and cancer compared to participants who didn’t supplement.
Most importantly, the total mortality rates were 15% lower for the group that consistently used glucosamine. When looking into specific diseases, mortality rates were 18% lower for cardiovascular disease, 6% lower for cancer, 27% lower for respiratory illness, and 26% lower for digestive disorders.
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The authors noted that glucosamine users experienced significantly lower mortality rates related to cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, digestive diseases, and cancer compared to participants who didn’t supplement.
Most importantly, the total mortality rates were 15% lower for the group that consistently used glucosamine. When looking into specific diseases, mortality rates were 18% lower for cardiovascular disease, 6% lower for cancer, 27% lower for respiratory illness, and 26% lower for digestive disorders.
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Glucosamine and Lifespan: Can This Inflammation-Fighting Joint Health Supplement Reduce Mortality Risk?
Glucosamine is often used to alleviate joint pain and osteoarthritis symptoms. A recent study found that chronic glucosamine use is linked to a 15% reduced risk of all-cause mortality.
Sodium rutin extends lifespan and health span in mice by 10%
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Sodium rutin extends lifespan and health span in mice including positive impacts on liver health - PubMed
This article is part of a themed issue on Inflammation, Repair and Ageing. To view the other articles in this section visit http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/bph.v179.9/issuetoc.