Wellness Research and Studies - Study Finds https://studyfinds.org/category/wellness/ Science, Wellness, And Consumer Research In A Nutshell Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:41:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://studyfinds.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/favicon-1-150x150.png Wellness Research and Studies - Study Finds https://studyfinds.org/category/wellness/ 32 32 178417069 10 Fantastic Foods for Optimal Joint Health https://studyfinds.org/10-fantastic-foods-for-optimal-joint-health/ https://studyfinds.org/10-fantastic-foods-for-optimal-joint-health/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:41:36 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141108

How often do you think about your joints and their health? And are you aware that what you eat can influence their condition?

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How Being Bilingual May Help the Brain Resist Alzheimer’s Damage https://studyfinds.org/being-bilingual-resist-alzheimers-damage/ https://studyfinds.org/being-bilingual-resist-alzheimers-damage/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:42:48 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141124

Learning a second language offers benefits beyond ordering food on vacation or reading foreign literature.

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Scientists Design Self-Assembling Nanoflowers That Fight Wound Infections https://studyfinds.org/self-assembling-nanoflowers-fight-wound-infections/ https://studyfinds.org/self-assembling-nanoflowers-fight-wound-infections/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:12:01 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141120

The next generation of wound dressings might bloom like a flower. Scientists have developed microscopic "nanoflowers" that combine copper and tannic acid into structures resembling tiny carnations with remarkable healing properties.

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Freezing Fountain of Youth? Just 1 Week of Cold Plunges Could ‘Slow Down Aging at Cellular Level’ https://studyfinds.org/one-week-of-cold-plunges/ https://studyfinds.org/one-week-of-cold-plunges/#respond Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:09:52 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141114

The old saying "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" might apply to your cells when it comes to cold exposure.

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Game-Changing Alzheimer’s Blood Test Could Eliminate Need For Brain Scans https://studyfinds.org/game-changing-blood-test-alzheimers-tau-tangles/ https://studyfinds.org/game-changing-blood-test-alzheimers-tau-tangles/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:39:28 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141113

For decades, definitively diagnosing Alzheimer's disease required looking directly at the brain—either through costly imaging or by sampling spinal fluid. Now, researchers have discovered a telltale marker in blood that reveals the presence of brain tau tangles, a hallmark of Alzheimer's.

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Women Really Do Have Better Hearing Than Men, Study Confirms https://studyfinds.org/women-better-hearing-than-men/ https://studyfinds.org/women-better-hearing-than-men/#comments Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:34:21 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141110

If you've ever noticed women picking up whispered conversations that men seem to miss, science has finally confirmed your observation.

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Could Intermittent Fasting Refuel an Aging Libido? https://studyfinds.org/could-intermittent-fasting-refuel-an-aging-libido/ https://studyfinds.org/could-intermittent-fasting-refuel-an-aging-libido/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:11:37 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141098

What if there were a relatively simple dietary approach that could help maintain libido well into later years?

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Coffee Enemas Likely Won’t Detox Your System, But They Could Cause Serious Harm https://studyfinds.org/coffee-enemas-detox-harm/ https://studyfinds.org/coffee-enemas-detox-harm/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:27:42 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141084

Because of the amount of waste that is expelled from the gut, coffee enemas can remove potassium from the body. This can lead to electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, muscle weakness and nausea

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The Parasite Hotspots Posing Serious Risks to Children, Dogs at Local Parks https://studyfinds.org/parasite-roundworm-hotspots-local-parks-dogs/ https://studyfinds.org/parasite-roundworm-hotspots-local-parks-dogs/#respond Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:15:00 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141079

Dog Owners Beware: The Most Contaminated Spot in Your Local Park Revealed

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‘Nobody’s Listening’: The Silent Struggle of Long Covid Patients https://studyfinds.org/struggle-long-covid-patients/ https://studyfinds.org/struggle-long-covid-patients/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:39:34 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141073

The pandemic may have faded from headlines, but its aftermath lingers in the bodies and lives of millions worldwide battling Long Covid.

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Brain Changes Linger Long After Concussed Athletes Are Cleared to Play https://studyfinds.org/brain-changes-linger-concussed-athletes-cleared-to-play/ https://studyfinds.org/brain-changes-linger-concussed-athletes-cleared-to-play/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:41:01 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141063

When an athlete gets a concussion, they typically follow a standard recovery path: rest, a gradual return to activities, and medical clearance once symptoms disappear.

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How Heart Problems Could Lead to Brain Shrinkage https://studyfinds.org/heart-problems-brain-size/ https://studyfinds.org/heart-problems-brain-size/#respond Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:57:31 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141044

A new study uncovers compelling evidence that even subtle heart issues may affect brain structure — potentially years before any cognitive symptoms emerge.

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Goodbye, Breakfast? This Science-Backed Eating Window Burns More Fat Than Exercise Alone https://studyfinds.org/goodbye-breakfast-this-science-backed-eating-window-burns-more-fat-than-exercise-alone/ https://studyfinds.org/goodbye-breakfast-this-science-backed-eating-window-burns-more-fat-than-exercise-alone/#respond Wed, 26 Mar 2025 22:38:34 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141039

There's promising news for fitness enthusiasts looking to optimize their body composition: combining a time-restricted eating (also known as intermittent fasting) regimen with your exercise routine may help reduce body fat while preserving muscle mass.

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Why Women’s Pain Has Been Misunderstood For Decades https://studyfinds.org/womens-pain-misunderstood-medication/ https://studyfinds.org/womens-pain-misunderstood-medication/#respond Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:12:56 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141040

For decades, women suffering from chronic pain have been told "it's all in your head" when treatments that work for men fail them.

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The Simple Smell Test That Could Catch Alzheimer’s Disease Early https://studyfinds.org/alzheimers-smell-test-catch-brain-disease-early/ https://studyfinds.org/alzheimers-smell-test-catch-brain-disease-early/#respond Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:03:16 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141037

Something as simple as smelling a scratch-and-sniff card might help doctors spot Alzheimer's disease years before memory problems begin.

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Fast-Acting Brain Stimulation Offers New Hope for Severe Depression https://studyfinds.org/tms-brain-stimulation-severe-depression/ https://studyfinds.org/tms-brain-stimulation-severe-depression/#respond Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:44:06 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140245

Depression affects about one in 20 adults, and while treatments like antidepressants and talk therapy help many people, they fail to work for nearly a third of patients.

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‘Molecular Addiction’: How Drinking Soda Rewires Your Body https://studyfinds.org/molecular-addiction-how-drinking-soda-rewires-your-body/ https://studyfinds.org/molecular-addiction-how-drinking-soda-rewires-your-body/#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:53:15 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141019

A new discovery about soda and other sugar-sweetened beverages reveals a troubling truth that goes beyond simple calorie counting.

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Who Is Liable When AI Makes a Medical Mistake? https://studyfinds.org/ai-medical-mistake/ https://studyfinds.org/ai-medical-mistake/#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2025 17:30:27 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141016

Doctors are increasingly being asked to use AI systems to help diagnose patients, but when mistakes happen, they take the blame.

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Could Salty Foods Be Fueling Depression Rates? https://studyfinds.org/salty-food-depression-sodium/ https://studyfinds.org/salty-food-depression-sodium/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2025 15:52:20 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=141011

Too much salt has long been blamed for heart problems, but new research suggests it might harm our minds too.

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Measles Quiz: Can You Separate Fact From Fiction? https://studyfinds.org/measles-quiz-can-you-separate-fact-from-fiction/ https://studyfinds.org/measles-quiz-can-you-separate-fact-from-fiction/#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:34:35 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140964

Measles is a highly preventable disease. That's why it's important to separate fact from fiction, particularly during a time when there is so much misinformation being shared. Think you know it all when it comes to measles? Take our fact/fiction quiz and find out.

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Ginseng’s Secret Anti-Aging Weapon: How Compound K is Changing Skincare Science https://studyfinds.org/ginsengs-secret-anti-aging-weapon-how-compound-k-is-changing-skincare-science/ https://studyfinds.org/ginsengs-secret-anti-aging-weapon-how-compound-k-is-changing-skincare-science/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2025 22:33:13 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140973

For thousands of years, ginseng has been treasured in Eastern medicine for its health-promoting properties. Now, modern science is uncovering the remarkable potential of one specific component within this ancient herb – Compound K.

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Massive Study of 40 Countries Shows America Is an Outlier in the Worst Way https://studyfinds.org/avoidable-deaths-rising-america/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:58:27 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140987

An eye-opening study reveals that Americans are dying from preventable and treatable causes at increasing rates compared to citizens of other wealthy nations, despite the U.S. outspending every other country on healthcare.

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Children Glued to Phones More Likely to Become High-Strung, Depressed Teens https://studyfinds.org/children-glued-to-phones-stressed-depressed-teens/ https://studyfinds.org/children-glued-to-phones-stressed-depressed-teens/#comments Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:34:20 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140052

In case you needed another reason to hold off on buying your child a phone, research shows a troubling connection between childhood screen habits and teenage mental well-being.

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Fat and the First Responders: How Poor Diet Cripples Infection-Fighting Cells https://studyfinds.org/how-poor-diet-high-fat-cripples-infection-fighting-cells/ https://studyfinds.org/how-poor-diet-high-fat-cripples-infection-fighting-cells/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 22:03:54 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140949

According to new findings from University of Michigan scientists, eating too much fat could seriously hobble your immune system's first line of defense against invaders.

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Your Office Coffee Maker Could Be Filling Your Mug With Harmful Compounds https://studyfinds.org/coffee-brewed-at-office-bad-cholesterol/ https://studyfinds.org/coffee-brewed-at-office-bad-cholesterol/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 18:24:40 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140938

That coffee machine in your office break room might be doing more than just keeping you alert during the workday.

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Ultrafine Bubble Showers May Be Best for Eczema Sufferers https://studyfinds.org/eczema-treatment-shower-head/ https://studyfinds.org/eczema-treatment-shower-head/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:13:23 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140924

Research from Japan suggests that simply changing your shower could make a real difference in managing this stubborn skin condition.

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Why Dancing May Be More Effective Than Exercise for Reducing Stress https://studyfinds.org/dance-more-effective-than-other-exercises-reducing-stress/ https://studyfinds.org/dance-more-effective-than-other-exercises-reducing-stress/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:36:52 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140894

Feeling stressed? Instead of hitting the gym, maybe you should hit the dance floor.

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This Smartphone App Helps Seniors in Assisted Living Fight Cognitive Decline https://studyfinds.org/app-helping-seniors-fight-cognitive-decline-assisted-living/ https://studyfinds.org/app-helping-seniors-fight-cognitive-decline-assisted-living/#comments Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:48:09 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140891

Let's face it, we're all worried about memory loss as we age. But what if the same device you use for calling grandkids could actually strengthen your mind?

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73% Drop in Suicides at Golden Gate Bridge Thanks to Controversial $400M Safety Nets https://studyfinds.org/drop-in-suicides-at-golden-gate-bridge-safety-nets/ https://studyfinds.org/drop-in-suicides-at-golden-gate-bridge-safety-nets/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:40:21 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140876

The controversial $400 million safety nets on San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge are working.

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Why Scratching That Itch Is Both Great and Awful For Your Skin https://studyfinds.org/scratching-skin-inflammation-fights-bacteria/ https://studyfinds.org/scratching-skin-inflammation-fights-bacteria/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:46:25 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140866

When you feel that irresistible urge to scratch an itch, you're activating an evolutionary defense system.

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For Tinnitus Sufferers, Coffee and Apples Could End the Misery https://studyfinds.org/tinnitus-ringing-ears-diet-remedy/ https://studyfinds.org/tinnitus-ringing-ears-diet-remedy/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:57:12 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140852

Researchers investigating the connections between 15 dietary elements and tinnitus found that regularly consuming four specific foods—fruits, high-fiber foods, caffeine, and dairy products—might actually reduce your risk.

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Can a daily nap do more harm than good? A sleep researcher explains https://studyfinds.org/daily-nap-more-harm-than-good/ https://studyfinds.org/daily-nap-more-harm-than-good/#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:50:56 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140850

Naps have long been praised as a tool for boosting alertness, enhancing mood, strengthening memory, and improving productivity. Yet for some, they can sabotage nighttime sleep.

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This simple tasty snack swap can protect you from heart disease https://studyfinds.org/snack-swap-reduce-heart-disease-risk/ https://studyfinds.org/snack-swap-reduce-heart-disease-risk/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2025 16:55:34 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140839

Looking for a simple way to boost your heart health? Try reaching for pecans instead of chips or cookies for your afternoon snack.

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‘Western Diet’ May Create Cancer-Friendly Conditions in the Lungs https://studyfinds.org/western-diet-lung-cancer/ https://studyfinds.org/western-diet-lung-cancer/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:44:34 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140810

Smoking isn't the only lifestyle choice that might be damaging your lungs. Scientists have uncovered a surprising new villain in the fight against lung cancer: the combination of sugar and fat in your diet.

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Is whole-body vibration really as beneficial as exercise? https://studyfinds.org/whole-body-vibrations-exercise-wbv-study/ https://studyfinds.org/whole-body-vibrations-exercise-wbv-study/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 21:08:16 +0000 https://forty1pushups.wpengine.com/?p=1296

Scientists at Augusta University have found something that sounds almost too good to be true: simply standing on a vibrating platform might help manage diabetes almost as effectively as traditional exercise.

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When Good Cells Turn Bad: Scientists Discover Why Psoriasis Won’t Go Away https://studyfinds.org/why-psoriasis-wont-go-away/ https://studyfinds.org/why-psoriasis-wont-go-away/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:54:24 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140524

When your immune system operates correctly, it's like an elite security team—recognizing threats, mounting defenses, and standing down when the danger passes. However, in chronic skin conditions like psoriasis, this regulation becomes impaired.

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Raw Milk and Bird Flu: Survey Shows Many Americans Still in the Dark About Health Risks https://studyfinds.org/raw-milk-bird-flu-survey/ https://studyfinds.org/raw-milk-bird-flu-survey/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:07:45 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140811

Despite recent bird flu detections in raw milk samples, many Americans remain confused or misinformed about the potential dangers.

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Sleeping poorly makes people more likely to believe conspiracy theories https://studyfinds.org/poor-sleep-conspiracy-theories/ https://studyfinds.org/poor-sleep-conspiracy-theories/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 17:08:59 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140797

New research reveals that people who sleep poorly are likelier to believe conspiracy theories, especially after seeing conspiracy content.

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What’s your real age? Ask your hormones https://studyfinds.org/whats-your-real-age-ask-your-hormones/ https://studyfinds.org/whats-your-real-age-ask-your-hormones/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:25:26 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140789

We all know people who seem younger—or older—than their actual age. Now science has a way to measure this difference.

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Why ‘fake it till you make it’ at work may be draining your mental health https://studyfinds.org/fake-it-till-you-make-it-work-mental-health/ https://studyfinds.org/fake-it-till-you-make-it-work-mental-health/#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:23:13 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140754

In the sales industry, "fake it till you make it" isn't just a saying; it's often a job requirement.

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Do processed plant-based foods cause weight gain like animal products? https://studyfinds.org/processed-plant-based-foods-weight-gain/ https://studyfinds.org/processed-plant-based-foods-weight-gain/#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:01:13 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140759

Health experts have hammered home that processed foods lead to weight gain. But what if that's not entirely true?

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Why fat might be the next big breakthrough in anti-aging medicine https://studyfinds.org/brown-fat-burns-calories-fountain-of-youth-pill/ https://studyfinds.org/brown-fat-burns-calories-fountain-of-youth-pill/#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:53:00 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140753

The next breakthrough in anti-aging medicine might come from a surprising source: fat. But not just any fat—brown fat, a special type that burns energy rather than storing it

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How donating blood could be great for your health https://studyfinds.org/donating-blood-good-for-health/ https://studyfinds.org/donating-blood-good-for-health/#comments Fri, 14 Mar 2025 13:12:06 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140749

Blood donation is widely recognized as a life-saving act, replenishing hospital supplies and aiding patients. But could donating blood also benefit the donor?

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Don’t beach and booze: Why alcohol makes it easier to get a sunburn https://studyfinds.org/alcohol-easier-to-get-a-sunburn/ https://studyfinds.org/alcohol-easier-to-get-a-sunburn/#respond Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:32:47 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140731

When was the last time you got a sunburn? If you're like nearly a third of American adults who were toasted by the sun at least once last year, you might want to pay attention to a revealing new study about skin cancer risk.

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Easy pain relief: Aches may go away just by looking at these types of images https://studyfinds.org/easy-pain-relief-nature-images/ https://studyfinds.org/easy-pain-relief-nature-images/#respond Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:24:56 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140719

Pain relief might grow on trees after all. Scientists have discovered that simply looking at natural scenes can directly reduce pain sensations by calming specific brain circuits.

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Nearly 100 million Americans may be relying on groundwater containing ‘forever chemicals’ https://studyfinds.org/groundwater-containing-forever-chemicals/ https://studyfinds.org/groundwater-containing-forever-chemicals/#respond Wed, 12 Mar 2025 18:55:23 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140694

An invisible contamination problem has been brewing in America's underground water supplies for decades. New research from the U.S. Geological Survey has finally mapped its extent.

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Chewing on wood for 5 minutes may improve your memory, study shows https://studyfinds.org/chewing-on-wood-brain-function-memory/ https://studyfinds.org/chewing-on-wood-brain-function-memory/#respond Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:11:14 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140678

Could the texture of what you chew actually matter for brain health? Science is starting to say yes.

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What really motivates people to exercise: Reddit study yields surprising insights https://studyfinds.org/why-people-exercise-reddit-study/ https://studyfinds.org/why-people-exercise-reddit-study/#respond Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:11:41 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140648

The study, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research, offers a rare glimpse into what people say about exercise when they're speaking freely, not responding to researcher-designed questions

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The burned-out generation: Americans feeling peak stress earlier than ever https://studyfinds.org/the-burnt-out-generation-americans-feeling-peak-stress-earlier-than-ever/ https://studyfinds.org/the-burnt-out-generation-americans-feeling-peak-stress-earlier-than-ever/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:08:25 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140661

"I'm completely burned out"—once a phrase associated with decades of career advancement and family responsibilities—is now commonly heard from professionals in their twenties.

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Hantavirus: What to know about the infection that killed Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa https://studyfinds.org/hantavirus-what-to-know-about-the-infection-that-killed-gene-hackmans-wife-betsy-arakawa/ https://studyfinds.org/hantavirus-what-to-know-about-the-infection-that-killed-gene-hackmans-wife-betsy-arakawa/#respond Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:11:51 +0000 https://studyfinds.org/?p=140654

There are at least 38 recognized species of hantavirus across the world, 24 of which cause disease in humans. It’s considered a rare virus but it’s also likely to be underdiagnosed in many areas of the world because the initial symptoms can be mistaken for cold and flu-like viral infections.

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