6 stories tagged #University of Sydney

  1. Diet Change Can Reduce Biological Age in Older Adults in Just Four Weeks
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    Diet Change Can Reduce Biological Age in Older Adults in Just Four Weeks

    University of Sydney study finds short-term diet changes can lower biological age in adults 65-75. Plant-based and complex carb diets show most improvement.

    last wk. 2 min read
  2. House Crickets Show Signs of Pain, Research Suggests
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    House Crickets Show Signs of Pain, Research Suggests

    A new University of Sydney study finds crickets groom and protect injured antennae, meeting key criteria for sentience.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Small Lifestyle Adjustments Cut Cardiovascular Risks
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    Small Lifestyle Adjustments Cut Cardiovascular Risks

    Adding 11 more minutes of sleep, 4.5 mins of MVPA, and a quarter cup of veggies daily slashes heart risks by 10% over 8 years.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  4. Extra Sleep Linked to Major Heart Health Benefits
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    Extra Sleep Linked to Major Heart Health Benefits

    Study shows 11 minutes more nightly sleep reduces cardiovascular risk by 10%.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. Cannabis Unlikely to Treat Mental Health Disorders
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    Cannabis Unlikely to Treat Mental Health Disorders

    A major study finds no strong evidence that medicinal cannabinoids help with depression, anxiety, or PTSD, raising concerns about widespread use.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  6. Medical Cannabis Lacks Strong Evidence for Treating Mental Health Disorders
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    Medical Cannabis Lacks Strong Evidence for Treating Mental Health Disorders

    A major review finds insufficient evidence that medicinal cannabis effectively treats anxiety, PTSD, or psychotic disorders, highlighting urgent need for more rigorous trials.

    2mo ago 1 min read