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Start the week with something that’s crunchy, spicy, and actually does your body some good. Roasted chana — think of it as our no-fuss version of dry-roasted chickpeas — is packed with plant protein, fibre, and magnesium, which helps ease inflammation. Mix it with chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh coriander. Add a squeeze of lime, a pinch of black …

Bacteria in the gut could be the key to diagnosing chronic conditions  The Independent AI-driven multi-omics modeling of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome  Nature Previously undetectable biomarkers in gut microbiome may predict ‘invisible’ chronic fatigue syndrome, long COVID  Medical Xpress Gut bacteria could help diagnose long Covid and chronic fatigue syndrome, researchers find  The Independent The AI That’s Finally Making Sense of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome  Duke …

Ever since the advent of Fitbits and Apple Watches, 10,000 has been the magic step count number. For the average person walking at an average pace, hitting that goal takes about an hour and a half—time that most busy people simply don’t have. But an exciting new study finds that there’s a “more realistic and achievable target” that can slash …

Two drugs already approved by the FDA for cancer treatment may hold the key to reversing Alzheimer’s disease in patients, experts say.  Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) believe that letrozole, a hormone-based breast cancer drug, and irinotecan, a lung and colon cancer chemotherapy medication, can help reverse brain damage caused by the incurable neurodegenerative disease.    In …

Mineral found in everyday diet that may reduce Alzheimer’s  Surrey LiveView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

A breakfast rich in fiber, unsaturated fats and protein may help balance blood sugar. For steady blood sugar, dietitians recommend white bean and avocado toast.  It’s filled with nutrients to power you through your morning and takes just 5 minutes to make. As a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist, I know firsthand how influential our food …

Socially anxious people are better at detecting subtle signs of anger  PsyPost Source link

Massive sleep study reveals surprising cost of going to bed late  TheStreet Going to bed earlier may help you hit fitness goals  Harvard Gazette Scientists Say This Is the #1 Best Bedtime If You Want to Be Fitter and Healthier  NewsBreak: Local News & Alerts Early to Bed, Active Tomorrow: Sleep Hack May Boost Exercise Time  Athletech News A Massive New Study of 20,000 …

Key Questions Answered: Q: What brain region is being studied to understand aggression?A: Researchers are focusing on the thalamic nucleus reuniens, which connects memory, emotion, and decision-making areas of the brain and may play a key role in impulsive aggression following trauma. Q: How does early-life trauma influence aggression later in life?A: Trauma during childhood can alter brain circuits that …

By Arielle Zionts for KFF Health News Cassandra Palmier had been meaning to get her son the second and final dose of the measles vaccine. But car problems made it difficult to get to the doctor. So she pounced on the opportunity to get him vaccinated after learning that a mobile clinic would be visiting her neighborhood. “I was definitely concerned about …