The commonly held belief that it takes 21 days to form a habit is a little off. Well, actually, it’s way off. According to new research from the University of South Australia, forming healthy habits can take two months to a year to form. But don’t be discouraged; understanding how habit forming works can help you maintain life-long wellness habits.“Adopting healthy habits is essential for long-term well-being, but forming these habits – and breaking unhealthy ones – can be challenging, ...read more
We can now track the spread of humanity by following a trail of blood…types.A group of researchers did just that, by analyzing genetic information from three groups of Early Man — most recently Neanderthal and Homo sapiens (earlier work also included Denisovans, an extinct subspecies that roamed Asia until about 30,000 years ago).Although their analysis, which appears in Scientific Reports, stretches back about 120,000 years ago, it also offers some implications for current medicine and heal ...read more
A genetic investigation has finally tracked down the source of the pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine, closing a case that has been up in the air for years. Researchers nailed down the Andes Mountains in South America as the birthplace of Phtytophthora infestans, otherwise known as potato blight or late blight. The pathogen, taking the form of a fungus-like microorganism (oomycete/water mold), has devastated potato and tomato plants throughout history. A new study published in the jou ...read more
A set of leggings with a matching Minnie Mouse shirt, freeze-dried blueberries, a face cream; These seemingly unrelated items shared one toxic trait — they were recalled because they contained a dangerously high level of lead.The Minnie Mouse outfit, for example, used lead paint to print the smiling character onto the shirt and matching daisies onto the pants. Almost 90,000 units were sold, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although government bans have reduced lead ...read more
According to a new U.K. study published in The British Journal of Psychiatry, adults diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have shorter life spans than those without. In this first-of-its-kind study, the authors determined that both men and women saw a drop in life expectancy, and this may be due to limited access to treatments and an overall misdiagnosis of ADHD. A Shortened Life Expectancy Researchers from the University College London (UCL) analyzed data fro ...read more
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