THere’s an unusual question swirling around this year’s NBA Finals: Do the Denver Nuggets have an unfair advantage over the Miami Heat because they’re based in Mile High City? According to ESPN, no current pro basketball team has ever won more at home than the Nuggets than on the road. And some people attribute it to the effects of altitude training, as training at high altitudes is known to improve endurance by increasing red blood cells. But in recent years, sports science experts have also been examining a different strategy…
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Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute Receives $78.4 Million NIH Grant
Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) received $78.4 million Clinical and Translational Science Award from NIH, the fourth consecutive grant since its inception in 2008. The grant provides federal funding over the next seven years to support research services, educational resources and programs, and local, regional, and national initiatives. The award was announced by Tufts University and Tufts Medicine on June 7. CTSI tufts accelerates the translation of laboratory and medical research into clinical use, widespread medical practice, and the improvement of health care and health policy. It connects…
Read MoreThe easiest way to drastically boost your mood? Birdsong! The science that proves it
Birds use chirps, trills, and warbles to attract mates, warn others of predators, and defend their territory. But every time they sing, they indicate that all is right with the world. And when we feel that reassurance, something deep within us feels deeply reassured. This effect is so strong that spending time listening to birds can ease depression, reduce feelings of worry, help you stay in the present, and better connect with those around you. Here’s what the research says: Birdsong greatly relieves depression and anxiety. Birdwatchers have been talking…
Read MoreHarvard Nutritionist: 4 Toxic Food Ingredients That ‘Actually Make You Hungrier’ and ‘Hijack Your Brain’ Eat This Instead
Unbeknownst to many people, the foods we buy contain many lurking toxic additives. That means they’ve been altered in ways that actually make you hungrier and hijack your brain to make your emotional eating habits worse. As a Harvard-trained nutritionist, I always remind people to read food labels. Of course, you don’t need to completely avoid some additives. But moderation can do your body a whole world of good. 1. Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) Added to many flavored foods, MSG antagonizes your pancreas into making it make more insulin, a hormonal…
Read MoreHere’s how AI-powered tools can help with worker stress and mental health
Companies are turning to AI-powered mental health tools to help workers deal with stress and burnout. Half of workers experience symptoms of anxiety and more than half of workers have symptoms of depression, according to a recent Deloitte survey. While workers want their employers to offer more mental health resources, it may be easier for them to chat with AI chatbots than other humans. Metamorphic | Stocks | Getty Images From burnout to layoff fears, from rising costs to an impending recession, there are many reasons why workers are stressed…
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