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18% of large marine species, such as sharks, whales, and sea turtles, are predicted to go extinct within the next century.

Environment

Tropical cyclones are growing stronger and more destructive globally. This is likely a result of rising sea temperatures due to climate change.

Environment

Older adults who live independently and suffer from osteoarthritis in their lower extremities (e.g. hip, knee, ankle, or foot) had less pain after participating in a seated yoga program for 8 weeks.

Adults who follow a vegetarian diet have lower blood pressure than those who eat meat. Lower blood pressure can reduce risk of death from heart disease and stroke.

Substantial recovery of marine life can be achieved by 2050 if immediate, large-scale action is taken to reduce pollution, protect vulnerable habitats and species, improve harvesting strategies, restore habitats, and curb climate change.

Nature
BBC

Environment

People who receive more matches and messages on dating apps (like Tinder) feel more desirable, which is associated with more intentions of cheating in future relationships.

Persuasion

People who speak only one language but live in a community where multiple languages are spoken are more sensitive to vowel sounds in an unfamiliar language.

Education

Women 18 to 30 years old reported that an iron-chip containing heat patch was as effective as ibuprofen at treating menstrual pain.

BMC Women's Health

Health

The number of days spent working in unsafe heat conditions (involving temperature and humidity conditions, physical activity, and core body temperature) is estimated to double for agricultural workers in the U.S. by 2050 due to climate change.

Environment

A single night without sleep can cause a buildup of beta amyloid in the brain, which is a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. Getting less sleep on average is associated with more buildup.

Health
Sleep