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Cleaned surfaces may be germ-free, but they’re not bare

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, surfaces in public spaces are cleaned more often. While disinfectant solutions eliminate germs, they don’t leave behind a truly bare surface. They deposit a thin film that doesn’t get wiped up, even after giving the surface a good polish. In a new study, researchers show that residues left by commercial […]

Published on February 14, 2024

Aromatherapy May Boost Depression Recovery

Aromatherapy might be able to help people recover from depression by helping them more clearly recall specific, often positive, memories, a new study shows.Scents are more effective than words at cueing up the memory of a specific event, researchers report Feb. 13 in the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on February 14, 2024

Menopause and migraines: New findings point to power of prevention

Women who have both migraines and a long-term history of hot flashes and/or night sweats have a slightly higher risk of heart disease and stroke, and young women who have migraines have a higher risk of later persistent menopause symptoms, according to two new papers based on a data from a long-term study of the […]

Published on February 14, 2024