A genetic predisposition may explain the enormous variability of this phenomenon, of which up to 47 symptoms have been identified. Contrary to popular belief, age has not been shown to worsen it
New research shows that this method leads to greater weight loss and improved metabolism. Possible rebound effects were not analyzed
Less than 10% of the 100,000 Americans in the study reached the age of 70 in good health
One in 20 people develops a mild form of depression called SAD during prolonged adverse weather events
A study has detected up to 30 times more of these elements in brain samples than in those from other organs such as the liver or kidneys
The British researcher defends the validity of his most famous theory, 30 years after formulating it. Despite social media, he explains that humans can only have a maximum of 150 friends
The doctor, who holds degrees from Harvard Medical School, is confident in anti-aging treatments such as metformin or PARP1 inhibitors. But until these are approved, he practices intermittent fasting
The businesswoman says she was rejuvenated via an illegal gene therapy tested on mice. Scientists are dubious of her claims
An analysis of 1,000 genetically diverse mice on different types of calorie-restricted diets and intermittent fasting shows that the potential benefits of these strategies are more complex than previously thought
A longitudinal study, based on 30 brain scans and hundreds of physiological data points, suggests that the positive effects of exercise and sleep can be observed for up to two weeks
The British writer, author of the worldwide bestseller ‘The Midnight Library’, has published ‘The Life Impossible,’ a book about the Spanish island where he was on the verge of losing absolutely everything
A study of the medical records of 82,000 workers shows that the transportation used to get to their jobs affected their physical and mental well-being
Two researchers are studying the effects of lack of sleep on the immune system. Some studies have linked this to an increased likelihood of suffering coronary events. It is also thought to raise the risk of cancer
The research opens the door to understanding whether songs can help people who do not respond to medication or treatment
Different studies have researched how this emotional, overlooked and eminently feminine job plays a crucial role in maintaining familial ties
Researchers point to the need to establish a program among vets that might flag up epidemics among humans
A study analyzes the movements that are driven by music compared to those that are driven by partner imitation. Interpersonal synchronization is a mechanism that is deeply present in humans
The specialist discusses the myths surrounding the male reproductive organ, the rise in circumcision and the negative impact of pornography
Some 44% of workers say they feel stressed, a record high figure that suggests burnout is not a psychological problem but rather a structural one
Researchers have used artificial intelligence to find out why some people have a better response to GLP-1 agonists
People with high incomes have 32% lower risk of mortality after a brain attack, according to a new study, which also looked at the impact of education and country of birth
A clinical trial shows the neuroprotective effect of lixisenatide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist. Its use during a year prevented patients from getting worse, in what has been described as limited but promising benefits
A study indicates that the onset of old age has been pushed back due to improvements in the quality and expectancy of life, while people’s perception of the elderly has also changed
Scientists study the neural process by which we believe we see human faces in inanimate objects and open the door to understanding diseases such as autism, schizophrenia, and Parkinson’s
Neuroscientists, biologists and philologists are investigating whether laughing virtually retains the ability to release endorphins, reduce stress and foster social bonds, its effects in person
Recent studies confirm dogs’ ability to understand us, their natural talent for empathizing with other species and the pleasure we get from sharing our lives with them
Three independent scientific studies analyze how the human brain transforms notes into feelings, a mystery that has intrigued psychologists and musicologists for decades