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Platelets: The Fountain of Youth for the Brain!

Imagine if platelets could give your brain the same boost as exercise! Well, researchers have found that a specific blood factor released by platelets called exerkine CXCL4/Platelet factor 4 rejuvenates neurons in aged mice in a similar way to working out. It’s like giving your brain a burst of refreshing energy! This protein, which is […]

Published on August 17, 2023

Common wristbands ‘hotbed’ for harmful bacteria including E. coli, staphylococcus

Routinely cleaning wristbands is generally ignored. New research finds 95 percent of wristbands tested were contaminated. Rubber and plastic wristbands had higher bacterial counts, while gold and silver, had little to no bacteria. Bacteria found were common skin residents of the genera Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas, and intestinal organisms of the genera Escherichia, specifically E. coli. […]

Published on August 16, 2023

What’s your masculine style: Neo-traditional, egalitarian or progressive?

Men navigate their intimate partner relationships depending on their masculine style, says new research which drew from in-depth interviews with 92 straight men ages 19 to 43 from diverse cultural backgrounds. The study found three types of masculinities: neo-traditionalists, egalitarian and progressive. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on August 14, 2023