Nitraria roborowskii is a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine. In experiments with mice it has now been found that an extract from it can restore the insulin function in diabetic mice. This may result in a powerful alternative approach to treating diabetes.
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In new research it has been found that almost 3/4 of people who suffer from chronic fatigue have also breathing irregularities that may worsen the condition. Conversely, breathing training as in yoga may ease the condition.
related: #chronic_fatigue #breathing #yoga
A new study confirms the importance of physical activity to slow down mental decline, in particular to delay the advancement of Alzheimer's disease. The study finds that 3000 to 5000 steps a day can delay cognitive decline by about 3 years, 5000 to 7500 steps by around 7 years.
related: #physical_activity #walking #Alzheimer
In Japan a so-called osmotic power plant has been built. Osmosis occurs, for instance, when sea water and fresh water meet at a membrane and the concentrations on both sides try to balance. This process is used on a larger scale to harvest electricity.
related: #electricity #osmosis #sea_water #fresh_water
When cutting onions, many people react to the chemical substances released and get watery eyes. New research finds now how to keep the tears to a minimum: the sharper the knives and the slower you cut the less onion mist is produced.
related: #onion #cutting #tears
Leucine is an essential amino acid that is also used as a food additive. It has now been found to play an essential role in mitochondrial efficiency. As a consequence, a leucine rich diet may support mitochondrial health and may also support therapies for energy-related diseases or cancer.
related: #mitochondrion #leucine #cell_health
American singer Billie Eilish gave more than 11 million dollars to good causes and called at an event with many rich people present, among them billionaires, to follow her suit.
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