Summary: New research suggests the ketogenic diet could help manage multiple sclerosis (MS) by promoting the production of beneficial compounds in the gut. In a study, mice on a keto diet produced the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate (βHB), which worked with gut bacteria to create immune-modulating metabolites. This interaction reduced inflammation...
After enduring a series of impossibly activities, toddlers learn ideal.
Summary: Young children grasp possibilities and distinctions between improbable and impossible events well before they can explain them in words. In a new study, two- and three-year-olds were found to learn more effectively after witnessing impossible events, which seem to trigger an intense curiosity.Toddlers didn’t show a similar learning boost...
Omega-3 and 6 Linked to Lower Cancer Hazard
Summary: Higher levels of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are linked with a lower risk of several types of cancer, including brain, colon, stomach, and lung cancer, according to a study of over 250,000 participants. The findings highlight the potential of these “healthy fats” in cancer prevention, regardless of BMI...
Lower blood sugar levels are linked to slower head aging
Summary: The Green Mediterranean diet may help slow brain aging by controlling blood sugar levels, benefiting cognitive health in older adults. The study found that lower blood sugar levels were linked to a younger brain age, particularly in regions critical for memory and sensory processing.Using advanced MRI scans, researchers observed...
New Cell Targets Offer Hope for Treating Glioblastoma
Summary: Researchers have identified potential drug targets in glioblastoma cancer stem cells, providing a new approach to treat this aggressive brain cancer. By analyzing stem cells derived from patient tumors, scientists found two primary cell subtypes responsible for tumor growth, each with unique vulnerabilities.The discovery could lead to treatments targeting...
16 Different Nerve Cell Types Were Identified by Human Touch
Summary: Researchers identified 16 distinct types of nerve cells involved in human touch and compared them with those in mice and macaques, showing both shared and unique traits. The study reveals unexpected complexities in how nerve cells respond to stimuli, suggesting a sensory system that integrates multiple types of sensations.Notably,...
Physical Exercise and Passive Trends Are Related to Personality Traits.
Summary: A new study reveals that personality traits influence both physical activity and sedentary behavior patterns.People with resilient personalities, marked by high conscientiousness and extraversion, tend to engage in longer sessions of both physical activity and sedentary periods. In contrast, those with a brittle personality, often associated with neuroticism, interrupt...
Mother’s Role in Buffering Child PTSD
Summary: A mother’s ability to regulate her response to trauma can significantly lessen PTSD symptoms in her children, particularly in high-stress regions. The research observed 131 mothers and young children in southern Israel, where security threats are prevalent, linking maternal self-regulation to reduced PTSD in children.Children showed more PTSD symptoms...
