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The medical procedure that can assess one’s risk for heart attack or stroke

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The Independent UK

You might need this heart test after you turn 40

Too much calcium can narrow the arteries and reduce blood flow to the heart

The Independent UK

From sulphur to selenium, calcium to copper, here’s what your body’s made of – and why it matters

In my youth, I spent an unreasonable amount of time questioning why A-level chemistry was a prerequisite for medical school. Why was it as essential as biology? Why did I need to learn about electrons and entropy? The penny finally dropped when my rather brilliant teachers turned my attention towards…

The Conversation

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6 places in the garden to never use eggshells - it could cause more harm than good

Eggshells might have many benefits, but they're best kept away from these spots

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What recreating Scott’s Antarctic expedition reveals about our seas today

A new polar project compared samples with those collected more than a century ago by by Scott, along with voyages led by Shackleton and Borchgrevink

The Guardian - UK

Scientists discover Burmese pythons have never-before-seen cells that help them digest entire skeletons

Specialized cells in the intestinal lining of Burmese pythons allows them to completely absorb the skeletons of their prey.

LiveScience

‘Do not eat’: what’s in those little desiccant sachets and how do they work?

When you buy a new electronic appliance, shoes, medicines or even some food items, you often find a small paper sachet with the warning: “silica gel, do not eat”.

The Conversation

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‘Have you had more calcium recently?’: Woman gets a Ninja Creami. Then her doctor tells her she may have kidney stones

A woman’s trip to the doctor had her questioning her taste in desserts after being warned she may have kidney stones. In a TikTok, Madison Page (@maddygirl.101) shared the epiphany she had about her Ninja Creami hobby after her doctor asked her a question.

The Mary Sue

Star-shaped brain cells may underpin the brain's massive memory storage

A new machine learning model shows that star-shaped brain cells may be responsible for the brain's memory capacity, and someday, it could inspire advances in AI and Alzheimer's research.

LiveScience

Physiotherapists reveal why it’s crucial to look after your bone health over 60

Age takes it toll on our bones - but there is a lot you can do to keep strong

The Independent UK

The food group that’s key to preventing muscle injuries in over-50s

This risk of injury is even greater after the age of 50, as the loss of muscle and bone mass is more pronounced

The Independent UK

All the foods that help prevent muscle injuries as you age

This risk of injury is even greater after the age of 50, as the loss of muscle and bone mass is more pronounced

The Independent UK

How diet can help prevent muscle injuries in over-50s

More and more people over the age of 50 are taking up physical exercise. Medical associations resoundingly agree that this is a good thing. Physical exercise is not only key to disease prevention, it is also a recommended part of treatment for many illnesses.

The Conversation

Your herb garden will grow stronger and tastier if you add this kitchen ingredient to the soil, garden experts say

Give your kitchen herb garden a glow-up

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Foods to eat and avoid to lower your prostate cancer risk, according to experts

Here's how to shift your diet for cancer prevention following former President Biden's diagnosis.

Space

How bacteria could help build and maintain cities on the moon

The bacteria, Sporosarcina pasteurii, is able to make calcium carbonate that can act as a sealant to fix bricks made from lunar regolith.

The Times of India

Lifestyle modifications to manage osteoporosis

What is Osteoporosis?

The Times of India

In your 40s? Here’s how to prevent bone loss and maintain strength

Our bones slowly lose their density, weaken, and become more prone to fractures with growing age. The process speeds up in one's 40s, especially in women after menopause as estrogen levels decrease. The good news is that if you adopt the proper lifestyle, you can stop bone loss and maintain…

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5 kitchen scraps to add to plants for brighter blooms according to florists - from coffee to pickle juice

Your food waste is your gardens best friend

The Times of India

Why vitamin D needs this mineral to support our liver and kidneys

Vitamin D is known as the sunshine vitamin, essential for bone health, immunity, and overall well-being. But did you know that without magnesium, vitamin D may not work effectively? Magnesium is a much-needed mineral that activates vitamin D and helps the body use it properly. If you’re taking vitamin D…

The Times of India

Lifestyle modifications to manage osteoporosis

What is Osteoporosis?

The Times of India

Do's and dont's in osteoporosis

What is Osteoporosis?

The Times of India

Why palak paneer is not good for health: Explained

Indians and paneer have an unbreakable relationship. From early childhood birthday parties when paneer used to be a must on the menu to the modern-day late-night cravings for paneer chilli. From a dhaba to a home, paneer is a must-have dish everywhere. And, one of the most favourite combinations in…

The Conversation

A brief guide to vitamin and mineral supplements – when too much of a good thing can become toxic

Around half of UK adults currently take a food supplement – but vitamins and minerals are usually only needed in small amounts and too much of a good thing can be bad for you.

The Conversation

Cells lining your skin and organs can generate electricity when injured − potentially opening new doors to treating wounds

Your cells constantly generate and conduct electricity that runs through your body to perform various functions. One such example of this bioelectricity is the nerve signals that power thoughts in your brain. Others include the cardiac signals that control the beating of your heart, along with other signals that tell…

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