Author: Maria Gill

The traditional Japanese diet features foods such as rice, fish, and shellfish. A new study suggests that this diet is associated with a significant reduction in age-related brain shrinkage (a marker of cognitive decline and dementia), but only in women.The risk of cognitive decline and dementia is associated with both non-modifiable (eg genetic predisposition) and modifiable (eg smoking and activity) factors physicalphysical and nutrition). For example, several studies have addressed the benefits of the Mediterranean diet on cognitive health.Advantage for womenA new study published in Nutrition magazine He suggests that the traditional Japanese diet – which may be one of…

The term “astronaut” comes from the Greek words meaning “star navigator.” It refers primarily to people who have been sent as crew for NASA spacecraft (The National Center for Aeronautics and Space Administrationthe name of the American space agency). But a crew member may be named differently depending on his nationality. Thus we can talk about an astronaut for the Russians, an astronaut for the Chinese, or an astronaut for the French. And for each event, it is actually the same profession. Earth and Space: Two Sides of the Astronaut Astronaut careers vary depending on whether he or she is…

Students excited to represent Saskatchewan in Ottawa at the National Science Fair. PRINCE ALBERT – Two students from across Prince Albert will travel to Ottawa for the Canada-wide Science Fair in late May after earning their place in the Prince Albert and NE Regional Science Fair. The science fair was held at the Prince Albert Science Center at Gateway Mall on April 9, but organizers were unable to announce the winners until Monday when seventh-graders Daisy Flying Buffalo from West Central School and Mason Golding from Red Wing School learned they would be traveling to Ottawa. . It's called the…

TAHITI, April 17, 2024 – Marine biologist Mathieu Juncker begins a scientific mission on Wednesday that will lead him to live for the next eight months in complete self-sufficiency on a desert atoll in Tuamotu. There, in particular, he plans, in partnership with the French Biodiversity Office and the municipality of Anna, to collect data on the titi, an endemic bird in danger of extinction. A project codenamed “Against the Current”. This is a big leap that Matthew Juncker is preparing to take. He organized it for months. We meet him as he hurriedly completes final preparations. The marine biologist…

Ongoing renovations at the Harvard Science Center have disrupted many science courses by closing first- and second-floor teaching laboratories, frustrating some undergraduates.Construction of the teaching laboratories began in December 2023 – as part of a larger modernization of the Science Center – and is expected to continue until 2025. The new facilities will “modernize the laboratories in terms of laboratory equipment and building infrastructure, as well as modernize their facilities.” “The design and layout reflect modern pedagogy,” according to a March statement to The Crimson from Harvard spokeswoman Holly J. Jensen.“The labs are being renovated in two phases, allowing us…

France Alzheimer Hérault welcomes you and offers you information and support to help you overcome the difficulties you may encounter in your daily life. In practical terms, its tasks include supporting patients and caregivers and implementing non-pharmacological approaches (a key direction) to enable patients and caregivers to slow the progression of the disease and live better with it. It aims to: slow down cognitive decline; Prevent withdrawal and isolation. Prevent physical and psychological exhaustion of the caregiver and prepare to hand over the task to specialists. This support track will be offered every Saturday morning starting June 1, 2024 from…

Written by Madison Butkus Hometown Weekly Reporter Throughout the month of March, the Walpole Public Library (WPL) hosted Mad Science of Southern MA & RI every Thursday to introduce a range of different Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) topics. Mad Scientist Solar Shelly has taught about dinosaurs, worms and toys so far, with an upcoming topic on film effects closing out the month. Every Thursday, children in grades K-3 enter the library to participate in some fun science-based activities, all while receiving a mini-lesson at the beginning of each session. Solar Shelly brought a variety of toys, some…

Reading time: 2 minutes – spotted New York times Academic pressure, parental orders, influencers, advertisements… Young people are constantly exposed to an environment that calls for perfection, and they suffer from perfectionism. This feeling of never getting there, never feeling good enough, and never feeling like you belong, is measured using a test: the Multidimensional Scale of Perfectionism. In recent decades, researchers have observed a rise in the rate of perfectionism among students, with a sharp rise between 2006 and 2022. Thomas Curran, a researcher at the London School of Economics and Political Science, who led the study, analyzes the…

The person, returning from the Union of Comoros, showed the characteristic symptoms of the disease and was spontaneously presented to the emergency room at the Mayotte Hospital Centre. She is currently receiving treatment at the Clearinghouse and is in stable condition. This new case of cholera was confirmed on the island of Mayotte on Thursday, April 11 in the town of Congo. The person, returning from the Union of Comoros, showed the characteristic symptoms of the disease and was spontaneously presented to the emergency room at the Mayotte Hospital Centre. She is currently receiving treatment at the Clearinghouse and is…

Land octopuses have been around for a while At least 330 million years ago. While they evolved before dinosaurs roamed the planet, their current descendants don't live very long. They generally die shortly after mating or laying eggs, with some species of octopus surviving Only six months The average lifespan is about two to three years. Some types like Giant Pacific octopus It can live up to five years at most. To maintain sustainable fish populations, fisheries must ensure a sufficient number of breeding individuals Left alone or released again To the wilderness. Government agencies can enforce Fishing laws, while…