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Cognitive functions such as memory, learning, and information processing, traditionally associated with the brain, can also be found in the other parts of the body. A new study establishes that “all cells” in our body can form memories, which can be used to enhance learning and treat memory-related problems. Researchers from New York University have learned from the latest study that the non-brain cells in our body can retain information when studied in spaced intervals.

If you are struggling with restless leg syndrome, a doctor’s expert advice recommends removing three main things from your diet, and they happen to be addictive… You need to evaluate your food and lifestyle routine if you’re looking to make positive changes in the hopes of reducing the effects of restless leg syndrome. One doctor advises replacing them with healthy habits, to help prevent the condition and improve your quality of sleep and life in general.

No one likes the dentist but everyone knows keeping your mouth clean is important, and even more so for people with diabetes since high blood sugar can affect oral care. Ensuring your teeth are clean and healthy is vital, and there are certain warning signs that diabetes may be causing a problem in your mouth – including the dreaded dry mouth.

Is your freezer full of ice and frost? Did you get wet socks the last time you tried to defrost it? Defrosting the freezer is no one’s favorite chore, but you gotta do what you gotta do. With any luck, it’s been fewer than 35 years since the last time you defrosted it, too, although finding three-decades-old Krogers cheese would be fun. The first step is to take your sweaters out – assuming you followed our advice to put them in the freezer in the first place. What’s next?

Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) display specific behaviors and parents can help prevent the symptoms from developing further by being mindful of their parenting. An estimated 7 million children in the U.S. aged between three and 17 years have been diagnosed with ADHD. As people with said condition struggle with several daily tasks that are easy for an average human to do, early intervention can be life-changing.

Many of our more popular articles from 2024 are about longevity research: biohacking, life expectancy, healthspan extension, and anti-aging supplements. You name it, you’re interested in it. In many ways, wanting to live better and longer is easily explained. It seems natural that living organisms would seek to extend their lifespans.

When conflicts arise in a romantic relationship, we often focus on our partner’s emotions and how to make them feel better. However, being more forgiving of your own shortcomings is beneficial not just for you, but for your significant other, too. A new study highlights the importance of self-compassion. It’s easy to fall into a gloomy spell when fighting with your partner. You are hard on yourself while blaming them for intentionally or unintentionally contributing to the issue.

If you don’t already eat them, it’s time to add blackberries to your diet because they are packed with health benefits. A doctor has shared five reasons why everyone should love the superfood, which is great eaten on its own, sprinkled over Greek yogurt or blended into a smoothie. “You guys know I love my berries and it’s blackberry season,” Dr Amir Khan said on Instagram. “Here are five reasons to forage for them or just buy some.” Firstly, blackberries are full of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.

Modern lifestyle heavily depends on technology without realizing the harm it’s doing to our overall health. Although fancy features on your phone can make you appear more beautiful in pictures, the artificial light causes great damage to your skin. Therefore, a naturopathic doctor recommends the lights off when you don’t need them to enhance your natural beauty. It is well-established that blue light from devices such as phones and television can profoundly impact sleep, health, and longevity.

Alcohol can be enjoyable for a number of reasons, triggering the brain’s endorphin system, increasing confidence in people and making social settings more fun. However, the effects of alcohol are short-lived and can lead to negative impacts, including how it affects dementia. It is not news that alcohol is bad for your health, but an expert neurologist has explained how alcohol can make dementia symptoms worse. This might make you think twice about your next drink.