Researchers who undertook a scoping review of literature found that such strategies as keeping sessions under an hour, recruiting family or staff to reinforce program participation, having flexible scheduling and clear routines, as well as holding group sessions, can be particularly helpful to reduce some mental health symptoms of patients living with cognitive decline or dementia.

In a new study published in Science Signaling, University of Michigan researchers have shown that glucose levels sustain the increased STAT3 activation in colorectal cancer cells.

Their findings suggest that targeting glucose metabolism could inhibit STAT3, leading to novel therapeutic strategies.

Study finds larger learning gains after course redesign using artificial intelligence

A University of Tsukuba research team has found that drinking unsweetened, highly carbonated (sparkling) water during a three-hour esports session can help players maintain mental focus with less fatigue and greater game enjoyment than when drinking plain water. Sparkling water also helped curb cognitive fatigue, as evidenced by stronger executive function, reduced pupil constriction, and fewer in-game fouls. Notably, these benefits appeared without increases in heart rate, interstitial glucose levels, or salivary cortisol, highlighting sparkling water as a sugar- and caffeine-free option for reducing fatigue during long hours of digital gameplay.

An MIT study suggests the potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide could be toxic to certain microbes at the plant root, perhaps influencing plant health.

Researchers from the University of Nottingham have uncovered a surprising biological quirk in domestic cats that may help explain why they are so prone to chronic kidney disease.

Unlike dogs and most other mammals, cats appear to accumulate unusual fats inside the cells of their kidneys, sometimes from a very young age.

This new study, published in Frontiers of Veterinary Science, and led by Professor David Gardner and Dr Rebecca Brociek from the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at the University, shows they are anything but ordinary.