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This Ultrasound Therapy Could Treat Those With “Uncontrolled Blood Pressure”

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Nearly half of all adults in the United States, around 116 million, have high blood pressure, but only about a quarter have their hypertension under control, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And in 2020 alone, the condition was a primary or contributing cause in over 670,000 deaths. In addition to leading […]

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Watch-Like Device Aimed to Reduce Tourette’s Symptoms Is Tested by Singer Lewis Capaldi, Reduces Tics in Clinical Trial

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Researchers in England are encouraged by the preliminary results of a new wearable device that’s intended to reduce tics for those with Tourette syndrome.  The device, called Neupulse, looks similar to a large smartwatch and delivers electrical stimulation to the nerves in the wrist. The goal is to influence the “brain networks involved in generating

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World’s First Baby Massager Soothes Infants and Promotes Bonding

Exclusive, Health / 4 min. read

Babies are soft, bouncy, and spend most of their time eating and sleeping — so, at first thought, they may not seem like a demographic in need of frequent massages. But infant massage has actually been practiced for centuries in Asia and is said to offer myriad benefits. Studies have found that it can increase

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New “Bionic Nose” Could Help People Recover Loss of Smell, According to Researchers

Health, Tech / 3 min. read

Smell is one of the most powerful, and complicated, of the five senses. Olfaction has been linked to memory, cognition, and mood, and may even influence our other senses as well. So losing the capability, a condition known as anosmia, is not only frustrating and inconvenient, but can also be extremely emotionally taxing. That’s why two

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2023 World Happiness Report: Benevolence and Positive Emotions Remain High — See the Top 10 Happiest Countries

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The 2023 World Happiness Report, which ranks countries by happiness level, offers cause for celebration: Overall, benevolence has increased by 25% since 2019 and “positive emotions have remained twice as prevalent as negative ones,” report co-author John Helliwell said in a news release.  “This year’s report features many interesting insights,” added co-author Lara Aknin, “but

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Want to Boost Your Well-Being and Mood? Become a Citizen Scientist

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It’s no secret that nature is rich with benefits for humanity: Previous studies have shown that simply being in or near green spaces can increase one’s physical and mental health. And now, new research has found that taking a more hands-on approach via citizen science is also beneficial to participants’ well-being, and it helps the

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From Smiling to Sleeping: 10 Ways to Feel Happier, According to Science

Health / 5 min. read

More than a feel-good state of mind, happiness is described by the U.N. as a “fundamental human goal.” It comes with myriad benefits, including improving our health and even helping us live longer. Happier people are also more likely to make decisions quickly and contribute to society by voting and volunteering.   And while happiness can be

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3D-Printed Custom Hearts Look and Function Like Real Ones and May Help Patients Get More Tailored Treatment

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When it comes to human hearts, one size does not fit all, as each organ has a unique shape, size, and beat.  Engineers at MIT are working to help doctors better understand each heart’s precise differences by creating 3D-printed, patient-specific robotic hearts that look and function like real ones. The goal: give patients with heart

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Feeling Good: Survey Finds Vast Majority of Americans Are Satisfied With Their Personal Lives

Health / 2 min. read

In a refreshing bit of good news, a new Gallup Poll has found that the vast majority of Americans are satisfied with their personal lives.   The survey, completed in January, asked respondents to consider nine areas of their lives: family life, current housing, education, job, community, personal health, leisure time, standard of living, and household

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