Tag: Study
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Tai chi, a form of slow-moving martial arts, helps boost memory, study finds : Shots
[ad_1] People who practice cognitively enhanced tai chi, significantly improved their scores on memory tests. PYMCA/Avalon/Avalon via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption PYMCA/Avalon/Avalon via Getty Images People who practice cognitively enhanced tai chi, significantly improved their scores on memory tests. PYMCA/Avalon/Avalon via Getty Images Your keys aren’t in the spot you thought you left…
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One in two countries in democratic decline, finds study
[ad_1] Last year, global democracy experienced a backlash in almost half of all countries, in the form of attacks on rights such as freedom of expression and assembly, or biased elections, according to a new report by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA). 85 out of 173 countries saw a decline in…
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City staff suggest study on future of Hamilton’s Wild Waterworks – Hamilton
[ad_1] One of Hamilton’s most popular summer attractions Wild Waterworks appears to be nearing a crossroads as city staff are recommending a comprehensive study of its future. The measure is expected to include a public consultation to see how keen residents are on keeping the 40-year-old water park, whose slides and pools nearing their end…
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People in Vietnam and Cambodia have more faith in democracy than Australians, study shows
[ad_1] Key PointsAustralian satisfaction with democracy declines, lagging behind Vietnam, Cambodia and Taiwan.Study reveals declining confidence in Australian government since COVID-19.Education levels strongly influence Australians’ political system satisfaction. Satisfaction with democracy in Australia is falling behind that of its Indo-Pacific neighbours, new research has found. The alarming findings released by the showed 77 per cent…
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Spain and Belgium doubled LNG Russian imports, study finds
[ad_1] Europe imported about the same amount of Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) from January to September 2023 as it did during the same period last year — but some countries experienced notable increases. Spain and Belgium doubled imports of LNG from Russia during this period, year-on-year, while France saw Russian LNG imports rise by…
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Study finds BCG revaccination in adults enhanced pro-inflammatory markers of trained immunity along with anti-inflammatory pathways
[ad_1] A study by immunologists from St John’s Research Institute (SJRI) has found that Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) revaccination in adults enhanced pro-inflammatory markers of trained immunity along with anti-inflammatory pathways. The study was published in iScience, a peer reviewed scientific journal last month. BCG is a live attenuated vaccine of Mycobacterium bovis that has been…
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UAE Federal Government Adopts Remote Work and Study Tomorrow – UAE
[ad_1] In a proactive move directed by the Council of Ministers, the UAE is set to experience a transformative day tomorrow, Friday, October 27. All federal government employees will shift to remote work for the day, except for essential roles that necessitate physical presence. Simultaneously, the nation’s government schools will transition to remote learning, mindful…
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Meharry And Pharma Giants To Study Genetic Variants In Blacks
[ad_1] Meharry Medical College launched an initiative on Oct. 18 designed to study genetic variants affecting Black people along with the Regeneron Genetics Center, AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, and Roche. The initiative, officially titled Together for Changing Healthcare for People of African Ancestry through an InterNational Genomics & Equity (Together for CHANGE), is an $80 million…
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Want to Manage Your Body Weight? Avoid Potatoes, Move to Carb-Rich Foods, Reveals New Study
[ad_1] Replacing low-quality carbohydrate food in favour of high-quality food items could support efforts to control weight gain, a new study has found. An example would be limiting the intake of items like added sugars and potatoes in the diet and replacing them with food items such as whole grains and fruits. A prospective cohort…
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Loan disbursement for Indian students to study in Canada went up five times over past three years
[ad_1] It is expected that political tensions between the two countries “will be resolved” as Indian students contribute Canadian Dollars 10 billion annually to the country’s economy. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters The demand among Indian students to study in Canada has increased over the past three years, with 40% of all international students in…