Month: March 2023

A Quick Daily Walk Can Save Lives and Improve Health

Imagine that a short 11-minute walk each day could be the key to preventing one in 10 premature deaths. A new study reveals that engaging in a small amount of physical activity, like a brisk walk, can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and other major causes of death. This analogy is like […]

Published on March 1, 2023

Unlocking the Power of Group Thinking for Common-Resource Use

Just like sharing a delicious pizza, working together in groups can lead to better decision-making. In this study, scientists explore the idea that metacognition, our ability to monitor and evaluate our own cognitive processes, can improve collective judgment and enhance collaboration. To test this hypothesis, researchers used an agent-based model to simulate repeated group interactions […]

Published on March 1, 2023

Gut bacteria linked to dementia with Lewy bodies

Just like a group of friends on a camping trip, certain gut bacteria can have a big impact on dementia with Lewy bodies. Scientists have discovered three bacterial buddies, named Collinsella, Ruminococcus, and Bifidobacterium, that are associated with this neurodegenerative disease. By adjusting the levels of these little companions, we might be able to slow […]

Published on March 1, 2023