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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 ...

19 hours ago in Other Sciences
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 ...

19 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
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 ...

19 hours ago in Other Sciences
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 ...

20 hours ago in Medical economics
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 ...

19 hours ago in Attention deficit disorders
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 ...

20 hours ago in Biology
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 ...

21 hours ago in Engineering
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 ...

19 hours ago in Other Sciences
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 ...

18 hours ago in Medications
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, ...

20 hours ago in Energy & Green Tech
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 ...

18 hours ago in Biomedical technology