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Scientists have analysed the genomes of 333 Italian centenarians and detected a stronger genetic signature of Western hunter-gatherer ancestry; according to the study published subsequently, this ancient component increases the probability of reaching the age of 100 by 38% for every standard deviation
Charming town just 1 hour from London named one of the UK’s best places to live for a very healthy reason
Shoppers discovered that two own-brand products outperformed Heinz in a blind taste test; according to the results published afterwards, Aldi and Lidl scored 77% and Heinz 76%, costing 40p compared to £1.40
Deaf and hard-of-hearing NHS users have complained that the 312 batteries in their hearing aids ran out and they had to switch them off to save power, even though the NHS itself later stated that the supply issue had already been ‘resolved’
A mother of three claims that she was kept on chemotherapy for six and a half years, when, as she was later told, it should only have been for six months
Stanford University has identified a protein linked to ageing, 15-PGDH, which appears to hinder cartilage repair; by inhibiting it, ‘worn-out’ knees regain their thickness and function, marking a preliminary but significant step in the fight against osteoarthritis
Psychology suggests that the true hallmark of a childhood with little praise is not always a lack of ambition, but rather a more low-key lifestyle: carrying on without paying too much attention to the outside world, whilst, on the inside, self-criticism takes up too much space
A Chinese proverb says that a conversation with a wise person is worth more than a month’s worth of reading; this is not a criticism of reading, but a reminder of the difference between information and judgement
South Korea has confirmed the existence of the largest known deposit of illite—a type of clay used in batteries, cosmetics, and oil drilling—under Yeongdong, with reserves of 104.5 million tons, leaving China far behind
Chicken breasts dry out in seconds if you overcook them, but a simple splash of apple cider vinegar can help tenderize the surface, lock in more juices, and give it a more “vibrant” flavor without any hassle
A quote from an FBI-trained negotiator on women and emotional perception: “Women are light-years ahead of us”
French scientists confirm it: sugar is essential for consolidating memories, and they demonstrate that hunger and memory are linked
Psychology suggests that people who wash dishes as they cook are not only more organized, but have often developed a subtle form of mental organization that helps them prevent chaos before it sets in
The difference between smoking, vaping, and using heated tobacco, according to a new scientific study
Most people don’t realize that many parents over the age of 70 don’t feel lonely because their children love them any less; they often experience a more subtle kind of loss: they no longer feel needed in the daily lives of their loved ones









