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lnginnorthernbc.ca > 03/05/2026 > in-7-generations-of-a-family-2-out-of-every-3-babies-are-boys-selfish-chromosome

In 7 generations of a family, 2 out of every 3 babies are boys. “Selfish chromosome” - News Room USA | LNG in Northern BC

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (340+ words) Genetic variants that increase their chances of transmission are not new, but scientists in Utah consider this an exceptionally unlikely case to be explained by mere chance. A family from Utah, USA, has recorded, over seven generations, many more births…...

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lnginnorthernbc.ca > 01/30/2026 > grandparents-take-care-of-your-grandchildren-its-good-for-your-brain

Grandparents, take care of your grandchildren – it’s good for your brain

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (342+ words) Study reinforces the idea that being with younger people can help protect older people from cognitive decline. To care regularly from grandchildren may be associated with a better cognitive health in older people. The idea is reinforced by a new…...

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lnginnorthernbc.ca > 01/27/2026 > active-grandparenting-is-good-for-the-brain

Active grandparenting is good for the brain

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (114+ words) New study shows caring for grandchildren can protect against mental decline. However, the frequency seems to matter less Source link Shrews shrink their brains by 30% " then grow them again Corinna Harfouch is investigating the Berlin "crime scene" for the last…...

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lnginnorthernbc.ca > 01/19/2026 > tennis-stands-out-among-sports-associated-with-greater-longevity-studies-show

Tennis stands out among sports associated with greater longevity, studies show

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (684+ words) Practicing physical activity regularly is one of the most efficient strategies for living longer. Studies consistently show that exercise is associated with a lower risk of cancer, depression, dementia, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Federal guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes…...

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lnginnorthernbc.ca > 01/18/2026 > balancing-on-one-foot-has-surprising-health-benefits

Balancing on one foot has surprising health benefits

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (862+ words) Maintaining balance on one leg can be surprisingly challenging as we age, but training to do it for longer can strengthen your muscles, improve your memory and keep your brain healthier. Unless you're a flamingo, spending time delicately balanced on…...

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lnginnorthernbc.ca > 01/17/2026 > body-mind-and-food-pointing-out-how-much-we-weigh-to-compare-later-is-not-healthy

Body, mind and food: "Pointing out how much we weigh to compare later is not healthy"

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (142+ words) Body, mind and food: "Pointing out how much we weigh to compare later is not healthy"lnginnorthernbc.ca Videocast Between poorly recommended diets and demanding and temporary exercise fads, it is essential to rethink the relationship between body, mind and…...

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lnginnorthernbc.ca > 01/15/2026 > its-not-just-rare-earths-greenland-may-also-have-the-secret-to-longevity-thanks-to-a-shark

It's not just rare earths... Greenland may also have the secret to longevity (thanks to a shark)

2+ mon, 3+ hour ago  (450+ words) The Greenland shark shows massive accumulations of aging markers, such as severe scarring, but this does not appear to affect its health or longevity. Greenland has been on the world's lips because of Donald Trump" but don't worry, this article…...

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lnginnorthernbc.ca > 01/11/2026 > the-mathematics-of-the-hidden-number-that-decide-who-should-die-and-who-can-be-saved

The Mathematics of the Hidden Number That Decide Who Should Die—and Who Can Be Saved

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (693+ words) After all, human life does have a price. Around the world, governments calculate a maximum value for the cost of "one year of healthy life, and above this cost, which varies from country to country, medical treatments are not financed....

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lnginnorthernbc.ca > 01/06/2026 > science-seeks-the-keys-to-human-longevity-in-the-genetic-mixing-of-brazilian-supercentenarians-science

Science seeks the keys to human longevity in the genetic mixing of Brazilian supercentenarians | Science

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (557+ words) Life expectancy in the longest-lived countries, such as Japan, Italy or Spain, is around 84 years. But there are people who live another thirty more. The Spanish Mar'a Branyas, for example, exceeded 117. . And not only do they live longer, but they…...

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lnginnorthernbc.ca > 01/02/2026 > old-age-does-not-kill-us-scientists-have-revealed-the-real-cause-of-death-this-decides-our-end

Old age does not kill us: Scientists have revealed the real cause of death! THIS decides our end

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (376+ words) Scientists have revealed that no one, not even a person who has passed the age of one hundred, dies just because of age. Until now, we believed that old age in itself weakens the body and gradually leads to its…...