Researchers have pondered the connection between exercise and brain health for years. While it seems clear the two are related, researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have now identified a concrete connection between aerobic exercise and … [Read more...] about Researchers find regular exercise improves memory
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How to turn all those scraps of food into a delicious vegetable broth
Food waste is a major dilemma in today’s world and throwing out even vegetable scraps contributes to the problem. As the people over at Inhabitat reminded us over the weekend, there's a great way to make use of all your food scraps: create a delicious broth. It’s surprisingly … [Read more...] about How to turn all those scraps of food into a delicious vegetable broth
How to choose a non-toxic sunscreen this summer
Today is Memorial Day, which means the summer season is upon us. In addition to summer berries and iced coffee, most of us are also consuming more sunscreen this time of year. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its latest Guide to Sunscreens to help you navigate … [Read more...] about How to choose a non-toxic sunscreen this summer
Designers retrofit old buses to bring testing to underserved communities
In the upcoming months, as lockdown measures are slowly easing, extensive COVID-19 testing will be essential to evaluate and control the spread of the virus. But how to make it possible that everyone gets tested, especially those from lower-income and underserved communities who … [Read more...] about Designers retrofit old buses to bring testing to underserved communities
Researchers design device to more efficiently detect blood clots
Blood vessels make up a complex and intertwined system that keeps all corners of our bodies running smoothly. Unfortunately, all the curves, spirals, and bends of blood vessel microenvironments can make it difficult to detect dangerous blood clots which interfere with healthy … [Read more...] about Researchers design device to more efficiently detect blood clots
