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The right dose of geoengineering could reduce climate change risks Injecting the right dose of sulfur dioxide into Earth's upper atmosphere to thicken the layer of light reflecting aerosol particles artificially could reduce the effects of climate change overall, exacerbating change in only a small … [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know May 2020

Hearing aids may delay cognitive decline Wearing hearing aids may delay cognitive decline in older adults and improve brain function, according to promising new research. Researchers have tested the use of hearing aids in almost 100 adults aged 62-82 years with hearing loss. After 18 months of … [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know April 2020

New insight into how cannabidiol takes effect in the brains of people with psychosis Researchers have shown that cannabidiol (CBD) alters brain activity in people with psychosis during memory tasks, making it more similar to the activation seen in people without psychosis during the same … [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know March 2020

Processed foods highly correlated with obesity epidemic in the US A review article highlights the correlation between highly processed foods and increased prevalence of obesity in the United States. Half of women with heart … [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know February 2020

Playing board games may help protect thinking skills in old age People who play games -- such as cards and board games -- are more likely to stay mentally sharp in later life, a study suggests. Those who regularly played non-digital games scored better on memory and thinking tests in their 70s, the … [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know January 2020

Heavy smoking causes faces to look older Novel analysis of effects of heavy smoking also identifies risk of poor lung function and COPD. 'Smoker's Face,' a condition where smokers look older than they are, is just one of many negative effects caused by heavy tobacco usage. [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know December 2019

Projected doubling of Americans living with dementia Women are at much greater risk and shoulder the majority of costs.The number of Americans living with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias will double to nearly 13 … [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know November 2019

Sedentary lifestyle for 20 years linked to doubled early mortality risk compared to being active Two decades of a sedentary lifestyle is associated with a two times risk of premature death compared to being physically active, according to recent study results. [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know October 2019

How and why resistance training is imperative for older adults A new position statement issued by a global expert panel, and supported by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, highlights the importance of resistance training for older adults to empower healthy aging. [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know September 2019

Study finds electronic cigarettes damage brain stem cells A research team has found that electronic cigarettes, often targeted to youth and pregnant women, produce a stress response in neural stem cells, which are critical cells in the brain. [Read more...] about Good Stuff To Know August 2019