Franz Kellner

Researched sleep and cognition in a university lab before moving to science writing. Covers rest, focus, and habits.

Articles by Franz Kellner

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How X-Rays Drive Knee Arthritis Patients to Surgery

Standard X-rays are not advised for diagnosing knee osteoarthritis. General practitioners typically rely on a patient’s symptoms and medical background to establish the diagnosis effectively. Nevertheless, almost 50% of individuals newly presenting with knee osteoarthritis to general practitioners in Australia end up being sent for imaging tests. The annual expense of osteoarthritis imaging places a […]

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Nutrition

Exercise Plus Omega-3s Boosts Teeth Health and Immunity

Recent findings from a study published in Scientific Reports reveal that incorporating regular physical activity alongside omega-3 fatty acid supplements can markedly strengthen immune responses and alleviate the intensity of chronic apical periodontitis, an inflammatory condition impacting the root tip of teeth. Understanding Apical Periodontitis Apical periodontitis develops when harmful bacteria from unaddressed dental caries […]

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Science

Inverted Holy Land Map in 1525 Bible Shaped Global Borders

Precisely 500 years ago, the inaugural Bible featuring a map of the Holy Land emerged in 1525. This pioneering map contained a significant mistake: it was oriented incorrectly, depicting the Mediterranean Sea positioned to the east of Palestine. Nevertheless, a recent analysis from the University of Cambridge reveals how this flawed cartographic inclusion propelled concepts […]

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Science

Pandemic Stress Aged Brains Even Without COVID Infection

Recent brain imaging research indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic could have sped up the mental aging process in individuals who never contracted the virus. This comprehensive UK-based investigation demonstrates how the pressures of lockdowns, social isolation, and widespread disruptions might have influenced brain health, particularly affecting older people, males, and those from lower socioeconomic groups. […]

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Science

Brain Rhythms Behind Frequent Distractions Revealed

Researchers have uncovered fresh insights into the reasons why notifications or pop-ups so easily capture our focus. It appears that human attention operates on a cyclical basis, fluctuating approximately seven to ten times every second. This rhythmic pattern plays a vital role in survival mechanisms, as it stops individuals from fixating too intensely on a […]

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Science

Structured Routines May Outperform Single Habits for Brain Health

Eating well, exercising consistently, and staying mentally engaged represent habits that many individuals already understand as beneficial. However, findings from a recent clinical trial indicate that the true driver of improved brain health lies not merely in adopting these behaviors individually b

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Mindfulness

5 Steps to Heal When Trauma Blocks Memories

“It’s all right if you can’t remember. Our subconscious is spectacularly agile. Sometimes it knows when to take us away, as a kind of protection.” ~Kathleen Glasgow A few weeks back, I ended up in tears while at the park. What was meant to be an ordinary summer outing turned emotional. I was taking my […]

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Science

New Obesity Standards Push US Adult Prevalence Near 70 Percent

A recently introduced framework for defining obesity stands to substantially expand the proportion of Americans identified with this condition. Investigators from Mass General Brigham report that implementing the revised standards from the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology Commission would elevate t

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Science

Genetic Trade-Off: Autoimmunity Risk vs Cancer Protection

Scientists from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, the University of Helsinki, and collaborating institutions have conducted groundbreaking research on autoimmune hypothyroidism (AIHT), the most prevalent autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid gland. Despite its widespread occurrence, this disorder has received limited attention in scientific literature until now. The team’s extensive investigation has uncovered over […]

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