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Scientists Make Skin Cells Act 30 Years Younger in Breakthrough Study

Health, Science / 2 min. read

In a major achievement in the world of anti-aging science, researchers recently figured out a way to make human skin cells act three decades younger in a lab through genetic rejuvenation. The discovery could lead to serious advancements in wound recovery and other medical realms, including the treatment of genetic diseases.  A key inspiration for […]

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Award-Winning Conductor Starts Orchestra for People With Mental Illness to Help Erase Stigma

Health, Humanity / 3 min. read

When Ronald Braunstein takes the podium, baton in hand, he isn’t merely conducting an orchestra — he’s creating an inclusive space where musicians with mental illness are both seen and heard.  Braunstein, an award-winning conductor, is the founder of Me2/, the world’s only classical music organization that was created for people with mental illnesses and

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Ronald Braunstein intently conducts an orchestra in front of an open window

Living Near Green Spaces Linked to Reduced Stroke Risk, Study Finds

Environment, Health / 3 min. read

Time spent in nature has long been lauded as a tonic for the mind and soul. And a recent study published by Environment International suggests that living within 300 meters (roughly 984 feet) of public urban green spaces, like parks and wooded areas, is better for your body, too.  According to the research, being in

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A scene of Manhattan in the distance and a lake surrounded by lush greenery in the forefront

Team Sports Can Improve Kids’ Mental Health, Study Shows 

Health, Sports / 3 min. read

Exercise’s impact on mental health is well-documented, and a new study suggests making fitness a team effort bolsters the benefits for children and teens. The research, published in the journal PLOS One, found children who participated in team sports were 10% less anxious/depressed and 19% less withdrawn/depressed than those who did not participate in any

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Autonomous Drone-Delivered Defibrillator Helps Save Cardiac Arrest Patient Within Minutes

Health, Tech / 3 min. read

Drones are widely used to record beautiful landscapes from up above, capturing bird’s-eye views of land, seas, and skies for humans to explore. Looking to the future, they could also revolutionize how medical personnel respond to emergencies around the world — and in turn, how many lives are saved as a result. On December 9,

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Engaging in Meaningful Activities Can Reduce Loneliness, Study Finds

Culture, Health / 2 min. read

Some of the hobbies that you enjoy doing in your free time could be of greater benefit to your overall well-being than you realize.  A new study by Penn State University found that when people engage in meaningful activities that require concentration and skill, they enter a state of “flow,” which researchers say can reduce

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