Category: Men
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Sarcopenic Obesity Increases Risk of Death by 80%
The accumulation of abdominal fat associated with muscle mass loss — a condition known as sarcopenic obesity — increases the risk of death by more than 80 percent compared to people who do not have these two conditions combined. The conclusion comes from a study by the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), in São…
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Young people say AI helps reduce study stress
Nine in ten young people reported that Artificial Intelligence (AI) helped them reduce stress during more intense study periods, particularly during evaluations, exams, and individual or group project deadlines. The survey was conducted by Emy Education, an AI platform. “We discovered that in the last 6 months, nearly 96% of our respondents used artificial intelligence…
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Proportion of Brazilians living alone grows 52% in 12 years
The proportion of Brazilians living alone jumped 52% in 12 years. In 2024, 18.6% of households were inhabited by just one person – approximately one in every five. In 2012, this share was 12.2%. In 2012, Brazil had 61.2 million households, 7.5 million of which had one resident. In 2024, households totaled 77.3 million, 14.4…
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These brain implants express what you’re thinking — even when you don’t want them to
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Surgically implanted devices that allow people with paralysis to speak can also intercept your inner monologue. That’s the conclusion of a study on brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) published in the journal Cell. The discovery could lead to BCIs that allow paralyzed users to produce synthesized speech more quickly and with less effort. But the idea that…
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These Brain Implants Reveal Your Thoughts — Even When You Don’t Want
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Surgically implanted devices that allow paralyzed people to speak can also listen to their inner monologue. That’s the conclusion of a study on brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) in the journal Cell. The discovery could lead to BCIs that allow paralyzed users to produce synthesized speech more quickly and with less effort. But the idea that the…
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How the Brain Changes with Learning New Languages
There are numerous reasons to learn a new language: work, love, or personal interest in the culture or people of a region. Research also shows that learning languages benefits the overall health of the brain. Learning a new language is like exercising the brain. Just as muscles strengthen with physical training, neural pathways remodel when…
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As Women Have Far Fewer Children, U.S. and World Face Unprecedented Challenges
As more women in the US and around the world choose to have fewer children or none at all, declining birth rates create unprecedented demographic challenges for governments and societies.
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Tourist Guide Features Itineraries Linked to Afro-Brazilian Culture
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The Guia do Afroturismo no Brasil – Roteiros e Experiências da Cultura Afro-Brasileira do país, launched this week by the Ministry of Tourism, provides a diagnosis of afrotourism in Brazil, mapping experiences and tourist services led by Black people, in addition to identifying national and international best practices and supporting public policies aimed at the…
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Bowel cancer that struck Preta Gil is the 3rd most common in the country
Cases of bowel cancer, like the one that struck singer and businesswoman Preta Gil, usually only manifest symptoms in advanced stages, which makes treatment difficult and reduces the chances of cure. Therefore, people with risk factors should begin screening exams before the age of 50, which is the recommended age for the general population. “When…