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Whether young women picture themselves as the primary caregiver or primary breadwinner for their future families may depend on how they believe men’s roles in society are changing — or not changing — according to a new study from the University of Arizona. Continue reading “How young women view men affects how they imagine their future selves”
Oils from garlic and several other common herbs and medicinal plants show strong activity against the bacterium that causes Lyme disease, according to a study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. These oils may be especially useful in alleviating Lyme symptoms that persist despite standard antibiotic treatment, the study also suggests. Continue reading “Essential oils from garlic and other herbs kill ‘persister’ Lyme disease bacteria”
Here we present the ‘Abstract‘ of the corresponding paper by Matthew Mold, Dorcas Umar, Andrew King, Christopher Exley. Continue reading “Aluminium in brain tissue in autism”
The Mediterranean diet is characterised by a high content of fruits, vegetables, olive oil, legumes and nuts. This healthy diet pattern has been associated with lower obesity and cardiometabolic risk in adults, but few studies have focused on children. Continue reading “A Mediterranean diet in pregnancy is associated with lower risk of accelerated growth”
Sleep hygiene, which includes practices like providing a cool and quiet sleeping environment or reading before bed time to help kids unwind, is increasingly popular among parents looking to ensure their children get a good night’s rest. But are these practices all they’re cracked up to be? University of British Columbia sleep expert and nursing professor Wendy Hall recently led a review of the latest studies to find out. Continue reading “Importance of good sleep routines for children”
Imagine a barking dog, a furry spider or another perceived threat and your brain and body respond much like they would if you experienced the real thing. Imagine it repeatedly in a safe environment and soon your phobia — and your brain’s response to it — subsides. Continue reading “Your brain on imagination: It’s a lot like reality, study shows”
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