Omar Rastelli
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I'm Argentine, from the northern province of Buenos Aires. I love books, computers, travel, and the friendship of the peoples of the world. I reside in "The Land of Enchantment" New Mexico, USA...
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A futurist predicts that humanity will be able to stop aging by 2029
Renowned futurist and former Google engineer Ray Kurzweil has made a prediction that challenges our traditional understanding of aging: by 2029, humanity will reach “longevity escape velocity,” a point at which our lifespan will increase by more than a year for every year that passes, allowing us to gain more lifespan rather than lose it.
By Omar Rastelli8 months ago in Journal
What are the 10 diseases caused by tobacco
Smoking continues to be among the main health risk factors on all continents and represents one of the greatest global challenges. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year, both through direct use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
By Omar Rastelli8 months ago in Journal
The brain can anticipate what is going to happen thanks to its electrical waves
The brain's ability to anticipate future events is a central topic in current scientific research, uncovering internal mechanisms that allow humans to navigate time and respond proactively to environmental challenges.
By Omar Rastelli8 months ago in Journal
A molecule has been discovered that could allow for early diagnosis of chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease is the slow loss of kidney function over time. The main job of these organs is to remove waste and excess water from the body, according to MedlinePlus, a U.S. National Library of Medicine study.
By Omar Rastelli8 months ago in Journal
17 Simple Ways to Take Care of Your Brain at Any Age
“Everything that's good for the body is good for the brain,” says neurologist Suzanne O'Sullivan, and with that in mind, a group of internationally renowned specialists shared 17 simple, science-backed recommendations for maintaining brain health and delaying cognitive decline.
By Omar Rastelli8 months ago in Journal
New method proposed for diagnosing traumatic brain injuries and improving treatment
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur when a blow, jolt, or impact to the head disrupts normal brain function. They can result from falls, traffic accidents, assaults, or sports activities, and their severity ranges from temporary symptoms to permanent damage.
By Omar Rastelli8 months ago in Journal
Lack of time: How it impacts mental health and 12 tips for managing it better
The feeling of lack of time has become almost a normal perception in these fast-paced, dizzying times we live in. To-do lists grow longer, and accomplished goals are often few. There is increasingly less time for essential activities, such as eating lunch, sleeping the recommended amount of time, taking a walk, or talking face-to-face with a friend. All of this is not harmless: it generates frustration, dissatisfaction, and clearly affects our lives, even if we don't stop to pay attention to it.
By Omar Rastelli8 months ago in Journal
