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Zimbabwe’s new dinosaur discovery: inside the find

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 " Many of our discoveries are still under study, but the team has just announced its   first new dinosaur , dubbed   Musankwa sanyatiensis . At first sight, it’s unremarkable – just a few bones from a single hind leg. It was found with the thigh, shin and ankle bones still connected, but weathering out on the shore of Spurwing Island. However, once it was cleaned and back in the laboratory at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, close comparisons with other Late Triassic (235-199 million years ago) dinosaurs from Africa and elsewhere revealed that it had several unique features that marked it out as a previously unknown species. Those features included the shapes and sizes of the areas where the muscles would have attached to the bones." For details: Zimbabwe’s new dinosaur discovery: inside the find For some related MOOCs: Top dinosaur courses Emory University And a related book: https://amzn.to/3KMzhDZ

Can Daily Dietary Choices Have a Cardioprotective Effect? Food Compounds in the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiometabolic Diseases

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  Abstract "Cardiovascular diseases accompanying metabolic syndrome comprise one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The medical community undertakes attempts to improve treatment options and minimize cardiovascular diseases’ numerous consequences and exacerbations. In parallel with pharmacotherapies provided by physicians, nutritionists are developing strategies for diet therapy and prevention based on lifestyle changes, with high success rates. Consumption of specified food compounds included in various products with proven protective properties can be helpful in this regard. Due to the wide possibilities of diet in metabolic health promotion, it seems necessary to systematize information about the metabolically protective and cardioprotective properties of fiber, probiotic bacteria, plant sterols, folic acid, vitamins B12, C, and E, PUFAs, lycopene, polyphenols, arginine, CoQ10, and allicin. The aim of this review was to present the food compounds with potential use in ca

Yoga and meditation-induced altered states of consciousness are common in the general population, study says

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 " He added that "ancient meditation manuals from the wisdom traditions may be useful for classifying and understanding altered states of consciousness. They may provide guidance into how to better manage altered states when they may be difficult. We clearly need more research to further study and understand this possibility." "Clinical curriculum on altered states of  consciousness  should be developed to better support clinicians caring for patients experiencing suffering linked to these kinds of experiences," Sacchet added. "Also, those who teach meditation practices should ensure that participants are aware of potential risk," he said. "Together, these kinds of safeguards will help to ensure that these very promising and powerful practices are taught and experienced safely."" For more details: Yoga and meditation-induced altered states of consciousness are common in the general population, study says And a related book: https://amzn

A Case for Regularly Obtaining Nutrition History Food for Thought

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 " This case demonstrates the potential effect of dietary changes on cholesterol levels. Typically, patients with primary severe hypercholesterolemia, defined as an LDL cholesterol level of 190 mg/dL or higher, are at increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and are given guideline-directed statin therapy due to their elevated risk for future coronary events. 1   A careful dietary history can be valuable in identifying patients who might benefit from dietary changes rather than a statin prescription. This patient was consuming a diet high in saturated fats, including red meats, eggs, and coconut oil. 2   A behavioral modification approach was appropriate because she had multiple areas for improvement in her diet and no history of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or hypertension. However, this conservative approach may not be appropriate for patients with cardiovascular risk factors and/or genetic hypercholesterolemia. This nutritional approach is especially import

4,000-year-old mystery solved: How the Giza Pyramids were built

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 " A newly discovered river branch, concealed beneath desert sands and farmlands, is believed to have been used to transport massive stone blocks and materials to the pyramid sites." For more details: 4,000-year-old mystery solved: How the Giza Pyramids were built

The brain might also have a microbiome – what you need to know

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 " The human brain microbiome was found to be a subset (about 20%) of the gut microbiome. Although more bacteria were found in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s, the researchers were not able to find a pattern of certain bacteria that were only found in diseased brains. However, this study has yet to be peer-reviewed and published in a scientific journal, so the results should be treated with some caution." For more details: The brain might also have a microbiome – what you need to know

Yoga Can Help Heart Failure Patients Stay Strong

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 " “Patients who did yoga had healthier hearts and were more able to carry out ordinary activities such as walking and climbing stairs than those who only took medications,” Singh said. However, he warned that patients with heart failure should speak to their doctor before starting yoga and then receive training from an experienced instructor. They also should keep taking any prescribed medications unless their doctor says otherwise. “Yoga may be unsuitable for heart failure patients with severe symptoms, who were excluded from our study,” Singh said." For more details: Yoga Can Help Heart Failure Patients Stay Strong And a related MOOC: https://imp.i384100.net/jr9Qda And a book by one of the MOOC's professor: https://amzn.to/3V4RnH7