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The science-backed exercise method that can help fight the effects of ageing

The science-backed exercise method that can help fight the effects of ageing

At 10 years old, Danny Matranga wanted to be a basketball player, devoting countless hours to honing his skills and developing his athleticism. That was also the year his father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. “I had this contrast, seeing what it’s like to lose your physical function, then also experiencing my own journey of gaining more physical function. It …

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Economists say US consumers are likely to see effects from Trump’s tariffs

Economists say US consumers are likely to see effects from Trump’s tariffs

American businesses and consumers woke up Friday to find the contours of President Donald Trump’s foreign trade agenda taking shape but without much more clarity on how import taxes on goods from dozens of countries would affect them. Late Thursday, Trump ordered new tariff rates for 66 countries, the European Union, Taiwan and the Falkland Islands. Among them: a 40% …

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6 Relatively Unknown But Serious Side Effects Of Eating Watermelon Every Day

6 Relatively Unknown But Serious Side Effects Of Eating Watermelon Every Day

There is probably no better fruit to eat during hot summer days than watermelon. It’s refreshing, sweet, and juicy. You would probably have a hard time finding a person who doesn’t like it.  Besides its great taste, watermelon also offers several health benefits, including aiding hydration, providing essential nutrients, and exhibiting anti-cancer effects, as well as reducing inflammation. At the …

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FDA asks Justice Department to classify gas station products with opioid-like effects as illicit substances

FDA asks Justice Department to classify gas station products with opioid-like effects as illicit substances

The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday recommended classifying 7-OH, a compound with opioid-like effects found in unregulated tablets, gummies and drink mixes sold in gas stations and convenience stores, as an illicit substance. Such a move by the Justice Department would restrict or prohibit access to the products, which are also currently sold online. The chemical, formally known as …

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Scientists discover how you can turn on your body’s natural Ozempic to lose weight without the nasty side effects

Scientists discover how you can turn on your body’s natural Ozempic to lose weight without the nasty side effects

Your body’s gut bacteria has its very own Ozempic-like system, a study suggests, and scientists believe manipulating it could ramp up weight loss without the drug’s nasty side effects. Researchers from Duke University in North Carolina have discovered specialized bacteria and cells in the colon that can send signals to the brain to control how much you eat and curb appetite, similarly …

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YouTube Shorts is adding an image-to-video AI tool, new AI effects

YouTube Shorts is adding an image-to-video AI tool, new AI effects

YouTube announced on Wednesday that it’s giving Shorts creators access to new generative AI features, including an image-to-video AI tool and new AI effects. The image to video feature lets users turn a picture from their camera roll into a six-second video. Users will see a selection of suggestions that are relevant to the photo they uploaded. YouTube says the …

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Artificial Sweeteners Side Effects: Popular artificial sweetener linked to brain cell damage and stroke risk; Natural sweeteners to use as sugar substitutes |

Artificial Sweeteners Side Effects: Popular artificial sweetener linked to brain cell damage and stroke risk; Natural sweeteners to use as sugar substitutes |

Can you keep up with your sweet treat indulgences while keeping the guilt at bay? Turns out, with artificial sweeteners, you can. But what if that very solution becomes a rather bigger problem in the long run?Artificial sweeteners promised sweetness without the guilt. However, new research is now raising serious questions.A recent study from the University of Colorado Boulder has …

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10 Low Vitamin D Side Effects That Are Scary and Surprising

10 Low Vitamin D Side Effects That Are Scary and Surprising

1 Depression Johner Images//Getty Images Depression is one of the telltale signs of a vitamin D deficiency. People with low vitamin D levels are more likely to experience depression and anxiety, per a 2022 review. One study even found that people deficient in vitamin D were 75% more likely to develop depression than those who weren’t. What’s more? The lower …

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