Intelligence Impacts Health and Aging
Razi Berry For over 100 years, scientists have sought to understand what links a person’s general intelligence, health and aging. In a new study, a University of Missouri scientist suggests a model where mitochondria, or small energy producing parts of cells, could form the basis of this link. This insight could provide valuable information to […]
The Damage Done by Snoring
Razi Berry The recurrent vibrations caused by snoring can lead to injuries in the upper airways of people who snore heavily. This in turn can cause swallowing dysfunction and render individuals more vulnerable for developing the severe condition obstructive sleep apnea. These findings are reported by researchers at Umeå University. Their on-going research focuses on […]
Link Between Mitochondrial Damage and Osteoporosis
Razi Berry New research from the School of Veterinary Medicine lays out a possible mechanism by which alcohol, cigarette smoke, and exposure to certain medications and toxins can weaken bone. Until now, researchers haven’t gained a firm picture of how these exposures link up with bone loss Some risk factors for osteoporosis such as being […]
The Likeness Between Love and Hate
Razi Berry Research Shows the More You Love Someone, the More You Can Hate Them Hatred is blind, as well as love. ~ Oscar Wilde It is said that the opposite of love isn’t hate, but rather apathy. Love, being such an all encompassing emotion of deep passion, and apathy being a complete lack of interest […]