Tea, red wine, berries may lower dementia risk: new study

Tea, red wine, berries may lower dementia risk: new study

This is fantastic news for coffee lovers! A new study finds that consuming six extra servings of flavonoid-rich foods a day can lower the risk of dementia by 28%, especially for those with high blood pressure, depression and high genetic risk. The greatest risk reduction was seen in people who consumed at least two of … Read more

The first patient in the world transplanted with a complete and partial eye reflects 1 year after the operation

The first patient in the world transplanted with a complete and partial eye reflects 1 year after the operation

A year after undergoing his first eye and partial face transplant, Aaron James is finding beauty in everyday life. He can finally appreciate solids again – smelling is a simple pleasure – and he doesn’t wince when he looks in the mirror. And while most people hate the DMV, James happily traded in his driver’s … Read more

Scientists want to reduce the size of the beer glass

Scientists want to reduce the size of the beer glass

Your beer glass may soon get smaller — and this time, it’s not about shrinking. A group of UK scientists – interested in finding innovative ways to encourage the public to cut down on excessive alcohol consumption – have published the findings of a study involving a dozen pubs, bars and restaurants where pint glasses … Read more

Conservatives have larger brain amygdalas than liberals: study

Conservatives have larger brain amygdalas than liberals: study

Forget crowd size — a new study confirms that conservatives boast slightly larger amygdalas, the part of the brain that plays a key role in identifying and responding to potential threats, compared to liberals. “A slightly larger amygdala simply highlights the brain’s increased sensitivity to issues related to [the] need for security, reduction of uncertainty … Read more