13 Jun, 2025
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Study Reveals Unexpected Kitchen Chore Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

Scientists Warn: Dishwashing Plastic Releases Harmful Microplastics Linked to Dementia, Cancer, and More Placing plastic items like plates, bowls, cups, and cutlery in the dishwasher may raise the risk of dementia, scientists warn. Research reveals that mechanical dishwashing releases toxic microplastics—particles small enough to breach the blood-brain barrier—that contaminate nearby utensils and pose health risks. […]

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Common Kitchen Spice May Reverse Alzheimer’s Disease, Study Suggests

Rosemary and Sage Compound Shows Promise in Reversing Alzheimer’s Damage in Mice A compound found in rosemary and sage, carnosic acid, has been transformed into an experimental drug that could combat Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at the Scripps Research Institute in California developed a stabilized version called diAcCA, which reduced brain inflammation and restored critical nerve […]

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Science Backs Sophie Ellis-Bextor: Kitchen Discos Boost Health Benefits

Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Kitchen Discos Boost Health, Study Reveals By Xantha Leatham, Deputy Science Editor Published: 20:02 GMT, 16 February 2025 | Updated: 23:09 GMT, 16 February 2025 [IMAGE: Sophie Ellis-Bextor hosting a lively kitchen disco during lockdown.] Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s viral “Kitchen Disco” sessions during COVID lockdowns did more than lift spirits—they might have sparked a […]