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Fasting and Exercise: A Winning Combo for Brain Health

December 21, 2025

Alzheimer's disease is a complex condition that needs a well-rounded approach to manage it effectively. Two strategies that have shown promise are regular aerobic exercise and intermittent fasting. However, the potential benefits of combining these two—exercising in a fasted state—have not been thor

health

How Your Relationship Style Affects Healing After Sexual Assault

December 21, 2025

Sexual assault can leave deep scars, and how people cope varies greatly. One key factor is attachment style, which describes how people connect with others. This study looked at how different attachment styles affect stress levels and recovery in survivors who delayed reporting their assault. The r

health

Faith and Health: How Religion Helps Somali Dialysis Patients

December 21, 2025

In Somalia, a recent study looked at how faith impacts the lives of people on hemodialysis. Researchers wanted to see if religious beliefs could improve their quality of life. They surveyed 174 patients over three months. The findings were interesting. Patients who used religion to cope with their

finance

Blue Owl Tech Finance: A Look at the Numbers and Expert Views

December 21, 2025

Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. has been getting some attention from financial experts. Kenneth Lee, a well-known analyst from RBC Capital, has kept his opinion steady. He suggests that investors should wait before jumping in. His advice is to hold on to their shares for now. Lee thinks the stock

science

Sugarcane's Tiny Foe: The Secret Life of a Plant Invader

December 21, 2025

In the world of sugarcane, there's a sneaky bacterium called Xanthomonas albilineans that causes leaf scald disease. It's a tiny troublemaker with a small genome, which might be why it's so good at living inside plants. Scientists recently took a close look at what this bacterium is doing inside sug

health

Virginia's Health Insurance Deadline: What You Need to Know

December 21, 2025

In Virginia, the clock is ticking to secure health insurance for the new year. The deadline to enroll in the Virginia Insurance Marketplace is fast approaching. By December 31, people must sign up for health plans that start on January 1. This deadline might be a bit of a hassle, especially with the

education

The Struggle for School: Rohingya Refugees and the Right to Learn

December 21, 2025

The Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face a tough reality when it comes to education. Despite international laws that promise everyone the right to learn, these promises often stay just that—promises. The Rohingyas, who fled violence in Myanmar, find themselves in a tricky situation. Bangladesh has t

health

A Closer Look at Fixing Missing Teeth with Tiny Implants

December 20, 2025

When someone is born without a maxillary lateral incisor, it can be a real problem. The bone in that area is often too small for regular implants. But now, there's a new solution: narrow-diameter implants. These tiny implants might just be the answer for people with this issue. Researchers have bee

science

How Tiny Droplets Might Help Fight Brain Diseases

December 20, 2025

Inside cells, there are tiny droplets that act like little factories. These droplets, called coacervates, are important for many cell functions. They form when certain molecules group together, creating a separate liquid phase within the cell. This process is normal and helps cells work properly. H

science

Boosting Battery Performance with a Smart Catalyst Mix

December 20, 2025

Researchers have found a way to make rechargeable zinc-air batteries last longer and work better. They did this by mixing a special catalyst with a smart helper called CeO2. The catalyst, made of iron and cobalt atoms, is good at helping oxygen reactions. But it has problems. It wears out too fast a