Archives for December 15, 2021

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The Martian: Cultivating seeds of hope on Earth

I recently came across, what was dubbed a space movie and recalled one of the reviews which stood out the most; “The Martian is a film about human error, the will to survive, and the responsibility that we have as human beings, not just to the work that...

IFF’s green oat extract may improve mental processing and resilience to mental fatigue: Study

A single dose of a green oat extract may improve a number of neurophysiological parameters, from cognitive control to attention and processing speed, says a new study.

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Probiotics firm Roelmi achieves highest award for CSR efforts

Probiotics firm Roelmi HPC has been awarded Platinum status for 2021 by ratings firm EcoVadis, for its efforts in implementing environmental-friendly practices core to its No Impact In Progress (NIP) program.

Long-term study alludes to artificial sweeteners and cognitive decline link

Results of a Spanish study appear to corroborate a link between artificial sweeteners and impaired metabolism and oxidative stress, which can exacerbate cognitive decline (CD).