Researchers have found that 70 percent of adults who died from natural causes had not seen a healthcare provider in the 30 days before their death. Scientists at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the Harris County Institute of Fore…
Lifestyle
Has fast food become worse for our health in the past 30 years?
Filled with empty calories and ultra-processed, fast food may increase the risk of obesity and cancer. While fast-food chains have ostensibly been trying to offer more healthful options, a new study finds that the health impact of their menus has not improved…
Excessive daily TV at older age tied to poorer memory
Older people who want to preserve their faculties may wish to consider rationing their TV time. A large new study of older adults found that those who spent at least 3.5 hours per day watching TV experienced a greater decline in verbal memory. Researchers at…
Quietness better than background music for creativity
Recent research questions the popular notion that listening to music increases creativity. Instead, it proposes that quietness, or even background library noise, is more beneficial. After conducting a series of experiments with human volunteers, researchers …
