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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

The Role of Physical Activity in Physiotherapy Training

These days, people aren't moving as much as they should. This inactivity is a big problem, and it's something that physiotherapists-in-training need to address. Physical activity is crucial for keeping our bodies healthy and strong. So, it makes sense that those who help others stay active should be

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Running Helps Fight Early Alzheimer's Symptoms

Early signs of Alzheimer's often include anxiety and depression. Scientists found that a protein called SIRT1 in the hippocampus, a brain region crucial for learning and memory, plays a role in these symptoms. Research shows that exercise can boost mental health in various conditions, like stress an

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Why Frailty Hits Some Older Indonesians Harder Than Others

Old age brings its own challenges, but for some seniors in Jakarta, the combo of multiple health issues and depression can make everyday problems feel much tougher. Scientists from the Indonesia Care Networks Study took a close look at how common frailty is among older folks living in several distri

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Testing SUMO Proteins in Breast Cancer

Scientists have been looking into a particular protein called SUMO activating enzyme subunit 1, often shortened as SAE1. They want to understand its role in breast cancer. Using advanced computer-based studies and lab experiments, researchers found that SAE1 might speed up the growth of cancer cells

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Jan 02 2025CRIME

Emotions in the Court: How Danish Legal Professionals Judge Victims

Imagine standing in a Danish courtroom, waiting for a verdict. You might think the focus is on facts and evidence. But researchers found something else. They studied how Danish legal professionals judge the trustworthiness of victims based on their emotional expressions. Picture this: emotional show

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Jan 02 2025HEALTH

Dentists' Views: Boosting SDF with Light-Curing

Did you know that some dentists think using a special light could make silver diamine fluoride (SDF) even better at stopping cavities? That's what a recent study wanted to find out. They talked to dental professionals to understand their thoughts on using SDF with or without this light. The goal was

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Jan 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Power of Data in Urban Climate Action

In our race against time to cut greenhouse gas emissions, we're facing a crucial question: what exactly drives these emissions at an individual and community level? Despite knowing that we humans are the main culprits, we still have big gaps in our knowledge. To tackle this, a team created an urban

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Jan 01 2025HEALTH

Rewriting the RAVLT for Russians and a New Digital Testing World

Have you ever been curious about how well you remember things that happen to you, especially words? The Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT) is a classic way to check this out, and now it's been adapted for Russian speakers. Scientists took the original test and created three new versions in Ru

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Jan 01 2025CELEBRITIES

The Catwoman Jocelyn Wildenstein: A Life Redefined

Meet Jocelyn Wildenstein, once a renowned socialite who earned the nickname "The Catwoman. " Sadly, she's no longer with us, having passed away at the age of 84 in Paris. Her partner, Lloyd Klein, confirmed that her death was due to a pulmonary embolism, a type of blood clot that blocks the lung's a

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Jan 01 2025SCIENCE

2025: Space Missions to Watch

2024 was a big year for space exploration. NASA sent its Europa Clipper to Jupiter’s moon Europa, and SpaceX’s Starship made its first successful landing. China’s Chang’e 6 mission brought back samples from the far side of the Moon. The International Space Station hosted private missions too, like A

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