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Emma Maria Mazzenga is an elite sprinter, and at 92, has few competitors. (Claudia Gori/For The Washington Post) Emma Maria Mazzenga has been outrunning expectations for decades. At 92, she is not only competing in track races but also breaking records in her age group. In 2023, she twice smashed the outdoor 200-meter world record for women over 90, racing …

Restaurateur Tommy Fello was driving from his Ohio establishment to his house on Christmas Eve when he started veering off the road. Fello, then 71, had been awake since 4 a.m. local time preparing a holiday buffet for his family. He chalked the disturbance up to a flat tire. Driving slowly and relying on the vehicle’s autocorrect feature, he was …

Mice Tcf7flox/floxLef1flox/flox mice were generated by H.-H.X. (Center for Discovery and Innovation)20,61. Mb1Cre mice, Rag1−/− and CD45.1 mice were maintained on a C57BL/6 background and housed in specific pathogen-free conditions at the Australian National University (ANU) Bioscience Facility. Tcf7flox/floxLef1flox/flox mice were backcrossed at least six times onto the C57BL/6 background, then were subsequently crossed to Mb1Cre mice to generate conditional …

Excel + AI: Microsoft brings new ‘COPILOT’ function directly into spreadsheet cells  GeekWire Microsoft Excel gets more AI — and this time it’s actually useful  Windows Central Microsoft Excel adds Copilot AI to help fill in spreadsheet cells  The Verge Excel introduces co-pilot function  heise online There wasn’t enough Copilot in Excel, so Microsoft added more  PCWorld Source link

Game-based training can boost executive function and math skills in children  PsyPost Source link

This summer has brought scorching days, with sustained high temperatures and record-breaking heat. But extreme heat is more than just uncomfortable—it directly affects brain function, the nervous system, decision-making, focus, and even the atmosphere at home. Experts explain how heat weakens the brain’s protective mechanisms, disturbs sleep quality, increases irritability, and can worsen existing health conditions. 3 View gallery Extreme …

Key Questions Answered Q: How does exercise help Parkinson’s patients at the brain level?A: Long-term cycling regimens appear to alter brain signals in regions affected by Parkinson’s, suggesting neural reactivation. Q: What’s different about this study?A: Researchers used implanted deep brain stimulation (DBS) devices to record real-time brain signals before and after exercise, linking motor improvement to potential network-level brain …

When you eat blueberries and they digest in your gastrointestinal tract, the smaller molecules move into the circulatory system. Then they shift back up into the brain to settle in brain tissues, passing the blood-brain barrier, Lila explains. “It’s not one magic bullet,” Lila says. But when you eat a blueberry, your gut breaks it down into multiple compounds, which …

Dr. Eric Berg suggests incorporating cucumbers for hydration to flush out waste. Lemons, rich in Vitamin C and citrate, reduce kidney stone risk and lower uric acid. Parsley’s antioxidant properties combat oxidative stress, improve renal function, and potentially prevent kidney-related disorders, according to studies. The kidneys play a vital role in our body, filtering waste from the blood. Kidney health …

Copper isn’t normally what comes to mind when talking about healthy eating, but a new study links copper in the diets of older adults to better cognitive function – a significant finding for research into healthy aging. Carried out by a team from Hebei Medical University in China, the study looked at diet and health data for 2,420 adults aged …