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Phys.org / Forget flowers: Lovers in 18th- and 19th-century Ireland exchanged hair
In 18th- and 19th-century Ireland, it was common for courting couples to exchange gifts to mark their developing relationships. Many of these items are familiar gifts today: books, cards, items of clothing, jewelry and sweet ...
Medical Xpress / Aerobic exercise may provide best relief for depression and anxiety symptoms, umbrella review suggests
Aerobic exercise, such as running, swimming, and dancing, may be most effective for relieving the symptoms of depression and anxiety, finds an overarching (umbrella) review and data synthesis of the available evidence, published ...
Medical Xpress / Investigating the use of a common vitamin to treat the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma
Edward (Ed) Waldner had no idea why he didn't feel well, but he knew he didn't feel like himself. At 55 years of age, he felt exhausted all the time. It didn't seem to matter how hard he had worked that day. He wondered if ...
Phys.org / Why eating cheap chocolate can feel embarrassing, even though no one else cares
It's February, and you grab a box of cheap Valentine's chocolate from the grocery store on your lunch break. Later, you're eating it at your office desk when you realize someone else is watching. Suddenly, you feel a flicker ...
Medical Xpress / Want healthier, lower-impact diets? Study says cut junk foods, not just meat
A recent study indicates that as much as one-fifth of the total food expenditure of Finns is spent on nutritionally unnecessary, or discretionary, foods. The category includes confectionery, sweet baked goods, desserts, savory ...
Medical Xpress / ADHD prescriptions are up 10-fold, with the wealthiest kids most likely to be medicated
The number of young people in Australia prescribed medication for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) increased more than tenfold in 20 years, our new research shows, while it is no longer most prevalent in poorer ...
Phys.org / Crop rotation boosts number and diversity of microbes in soil, research finds
Farmers now have more reasons to consider rotating their crops, University of Alberta research shows. Widely used to restore soil health, the agricultural practice boosts the diversity of bacterial and fungal microbes that ...
Tech Xplore / New 3D-printing and manufacturing techniques grant more control over energetic material behavior
Much like baking the perfect cake involves following a list of ingredients and instructions, manufacturing energetic materials—explosives, pyrotechnics and propellants—requires precise formulations, conditions and procedures ...
Phys.org / School restrictive smartphone policies may save a small amount of money by reducing staff costs
School restrictive smartphone policies may save a small amount of money for schools, primarily by reducing the amount of time staff spend on managing phone-related behaviors, but they make little difference to pupils' quality ...
Medical Xpress / Why people won't quit a weight loss drug, even when it makes them feel sick
Patients who use semaglutide for weight loss, like Ozempic, are more likely to continue the medication if they perceive it as effective, even when facing unpleasant side effects, according to Rutgers Health researchers. Their ...
Tech Xplore / How better governance can ease pressure on the electricity grid
Demand-side flexibility, the ability to adjust electricity consumption in response to system needs, is often highlighted as a key tool for managing both growing electrification and a higher share of variable renewable energy, ...
Medical Xpress / Robotic medical crash cart eases workload for health care teams
Health care workers have an intense workload and often experience mental distress during resuscitation and other critical care procedures. Although researchers have studied whether robots can support human teams in other ...
