Researchers have discovered a way to package antimicrobial compounds from peppermint and cinnamon into capsules that can kill bacteria while actively promoting healing, according to results published in ACS Nano. The new material could be used as a topical antibacterial…
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Type 2 diabetes linked to cognitive decline in older adults
Type 2 diabetes can accelerate both a loss in cognitive function and impairment of cerebral vasoregulation in older adults, according to research in Neurology. In a prospective study of older adults with and without type 2 diabetes, researchers found that…
Study examines use of treadmill workstations to reduce neck, shoulder muscle pain
A kinesiology researcher is studying the use of treadmill workstations to reduce neck and shoulder muscle pain in office workers, according to a press release from McGill University. Julie Côté, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical…
Study examines use of treadmill workstations to reduce neck, shoulder muscle pain
A kinesiology researcher is studying the use of treadmill workstations to reduce neck and shoulder muscle pain in office workers, according to a press release from McGill University. Julie Côté, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical…
Healthier diet for children with type 1 diabetes costly, difficult for families
Families with young children with type 1 diabetes face obstacles when trying to follow a healthy diet, including limited access to healthful foods and increased food costs, according to research in Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. In a market-basket…