There are many people with arthritis in their knees. Often they take some pain killers on a daily basis. New research finds that a small change in the angle of the foot while walking can be as effective as the medication and even slow down the damage to the cartilage.
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In the Eastern Pyrenees, new evidence has been found that some 1700 years ago the Romans mined gold there. This confirms reports from Islamic sources that in rivers in the region high quality gold suitable for coin production had been found.
related: #gold #Pyrenees #Roman
In laboratory tests cranberry juice strengthened some antibiotics against urinary tract infections and reduced the bacterial resistance. Whether the same effect also shows when cranberry juice is drunk, is still to be found out.
related: #cranberry_juice #urinary_tract_infection #antibiotic
Different studies find that coffee may raise the blood pressure briefly. However, there seems to be no strong evidence that moderate coffee consumption leads to an increased risk of developing hypertension.
related: #coffee #hypertension
New research found that aerobic exercises lead to a sophisticated change in the nerve structure of the heart. This insight may lead to a way to treat some problems of the heart such arrhythmia.
related: #heart #exercise #treatment
New research uncovers a potential reason why a Mediterranean diet reduces cellular ageing and the risk of cardiovascular disease: The diet seems to boost the levels of two mitochondrial microproteins, called humanin and shmoose, which are linked to protection against cardiovascular disease and neurodegeneration.
related: #mediterranean_diet #health #mitochondria
The construction of buildings typically consumes huge amounts of energy. In order to reduce this, in the city of Kassel, Germany, an architect has started an exchange enterprise with a big storage building to reuse and recycle as many building components such as doors, windows, or metal parts as possible. The project has a huge potential since the rubbish stemming from the building sector is, e.g., in Germany in 2023, more than half of all the rubbish produced.
related: #circular_construction #rubbish #exchange #reuse #recycling
In a cave in Russia a molar has been found that is some 60,000 years old. It shows signs that it had some bad tooth infection and that then some prehistoric root canal treatment was performed on it, making it the oldest know example of an intentional dental intervention.
related: #dentistry #Neanderthal
In experiments with mice it has been found that a common supplement, called arginine, can stop amyloid beta proteins from clumping together in the brain. Thereby it gives the brain some protection against Alzheimer's disease. The approach is to prevent the build up of dangerous molecules rather than removing them as some new antibodies do with potentially more serious side effects.
related: #Alzheimer #amyloid_beta #arginine
A 11,000 carat ruby (2.2 kilograms) has been found in the Mogok area of Myanmar. It is about half the size of a ruby found in the same area in 1996, however, is considered more valuable because of its colour, clarity, and overall quality.
related: #ruby #Myanmar
New research found that beavers can turn rivers into persistent carbon sinks. This way they may play a much more important role in fighting global warming than previously thought.
related: #global_warming #CO2 #beaver
A new study finds that coffee drinkers live longer and have less trouble with chronic and age-related disorders (such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and dementia) than others. Coffee contains more than 1000 chemical substances, and it is not yet clear which ones contribute to the effect, however, caffeine seems not to be the biggest contributor, but nuclear receptor 4A1 (NR4A1).
related: #coffee #ageing #health #NR4A1
A new study found that regular psychological interventions such as exercises on mindfulness, gratitude, and optimism, result in measurable improvements of cardiovascular risk factors such as blood pressure and inflammation.
related: #training #psychology #cardiovascular #health
A study with older women found that those who consumed tea rather than coffee have a lower risk of developing osteoporosis. It is suggested that this is due to a negative effect that caffeine has on calcium absorption.
related: #tea #coffee #osteoporosis
A big problem in storing transplant organs is that they easily crack when they are frozen. A new study shows that this risk can be reduced by carefully tuning the temperature when the organ enters a so-called glass-like state. This may lead in the long run to a bank of organs that can then be used when needed.
related: #freeze #organ_transplant
A new study involving more than 100,000 people finds that changing the types of physical activities may significantly extend life expectancy and seems to be more valuable than doing more of the same.
related: #life_expectancy #exercise
New research finds that so-called eccentric exercises - slow, controlled lowering movements - can build up muscle more efficiently and require less effort than traditional strength training.
related: #muscle #training #eccentric
