Month: November 2022

Heart rate variability and cognitive function in patients with enlarged perivascular space

Imagine your brain as a lively amusement park, full of different attractions and areas. In this study, scientists investigated the relationship between heart rate variability (HRV), the distribution of enlarged perivascular spaces (EPVS) in the brain, and cognitive function in patients with EPVS. They analyzed data from 199 patients and found that reduced HRV was […]

Published on November 7, 2022

Words matter in food freshness, safety messaging

The language we use to describe expiration dates on perishable food items can greatly impact our food waste. A recent study suggests that changing the wording, which is currently unregulated and inconsistent, could help reduce the amount of food being thrown away. It’s like the difference between saying ‘Use by’ versus ‘Best before’ – small […]

Published on November 7, 2022

Unraveling the Fragrant Language of Odors

Imagine trying to describe a smell without using preselected words or relying on other people’s ratings. That’s what researchers are doing as they dive into the world of odor vocabulary in English. By analyzing natural texts, they have discovered 243 words that are strongly associated with olfaction. They then went a step further, grouping these […]

Published on November 5, 2022