ADHD robot coach works where apps and screens fail

Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactive disorder will know that it presents challenges that impact many aspects of daily life, including missed deadlines and forgotten appointments. This executive-function desktop friend is here to help.

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5:2 diet proves better than meds for new diabetics

Compared to some antidiabetic medications, a 5:2 intermittent diet provides better blood sugar control and weight loss in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics, a new study found. It may be a viable alternative to medications in the early stages of the condition.

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First sleep apnea drug also boosts weight loss and heart health

An existing drug has significantly improved the symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea – so much so that many trial participants stopped using CPAP machines. It stands to be the first therapeutic to effectively treat the condition, which affects millions.

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fizik pursues ultimate butt comfort with custom 3D-printed saddles

Over the past few years, we've heard how both custom-fit and 3D-printed bicycle saddles are comfier than their regular counterparts. Well, Italian bike-seat-maker fizik has now combined the two, with its One-to-One bespoke 3D-printed saddle service.

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Tiny retreat brings off-grid luxury to the wilderness

Nestling into the rural Australian landscape, the Gilay Estate might be mistaken for an old hut or agricultural shed from a distance. However, the compact retreat has been carefully designed to provide a luxurious off-the-grid living experience.

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Green hydrogen breakthrough swaps in water for iridium

Hydrogen shows a lot of promise as a powerful, clean fuel source – as long as the process that creates it is also green. A new report shows how tough it might be to get to truly green hydrogen, while a new study removes a barrier to its creation.

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$1,100 low-step fat-tire ebike opens more routes to more riders

CyCrown is looking to get more folks riding with a low-step fat-tire ebike rolling a 1-kW motor for Class 3 riding in the city plus a 60-mile battery for heading into the wild. But perhaps the most attractive feature is the relatively low ticket price.

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Shockwave-shooting ‘space hairdryer’ regrows heart tissue in patients

It turns out that blasting people with shockwaves during open-heart surgery is a really good idea. That's what researchers found who used the technique to reactivate heart cells and improve the post-op lives of patients in a groundbreaking study.

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Hair loss prevented by blocking ancient biological mechanism

A surprise result in a lab experiment has led to the discovery of an ancient biological stress pathway that triggers cells to stop making what's needed to grow hair. Blocking this process could protect follicles from this process and prevent hair loss.

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