Strengthening of steel structures with CFRP strips - Kowal M, Łagoda M.
The paper presents the results of research on the suitability of externally bonded composite strips of carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP) for post-strengthening of steel structures. Specimens with the strips applied on both sides (double cover joints) ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - January 12, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news
Swapping meat for plant-based protein cuts heart disease
Researchers from St Michael's Hospital in Toronto suggested substituting animal-based protein with soy, nuts and pulses. Adding high-fibre oats, barley and psyllium brings extra benefits. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - December 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Qubits transferred between atomic gas and a crystal
System uses optical fibre and three different photons (Source: PhysicsWeb News)
Source: PhysicsWeb News - December 5, 2017 Category: Physics Source Type: news
Losing weight by exercise alone does not protect knees
Losing weight through both diet and exercise is better for the knees than exercise alone Related items fromOnMedica Fibre-rich diet linked to lowered risk of painful knee osteoarthritis EU must do more to tackle obesity ‘epidemic’ Weight gain linked to cancer risk Real food and brisk daily walk best for heart health (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - November 28, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
IBS symptoms reduced by eating THIS 9p vegetable - added fibre the KEY to diet cure
IBS symptoms include diarrhoea and constipation, but they could be reduced by changing the amount of fibre in patients ’ diet. Carrots could be the key to reducing Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 23, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
IBS symptoms could be reduced by eating more of THIS 9p vegetable
IBS symptoms include diarrhoea and constipation, but they could be reduced by changing the amount of fibre in patients ’ diet. Carrots could be the key to reducing Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 23, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
EU, China: Fibre crops for a bio-based future
Flax, hemp, kenaf... Fibre crops are used to make objects as varied as clothes, particle board and cosmetics. Research collaboration between Europe and China could help to make them even more attractive as a source of bio-based materials for industrial products. An EU-funded project has mapped out a path. (Source: EUROPA - Research Information Centre)
Source: EUROPA - Research Information Centre - November 9, 2017 Category: Research Source Type: news
Boron nitride nanosheets for clothing that cools
Thermally conductive fibre efficiently carries away excess body heat. (Source: Nanotechweb.org News)
Source: Nanotechweb.org News - November 3, 2017 Category: Nanotechnology Authors: Belle Dum é Source Type: news
Dementia symptoms: THIS cheap supplement could reduce risk of condition
DEMENTIA symptoms could develop if you have a fibre deficiency, research has found. Taking this cheap supplement could reduce your risk of developing a neurodegenerative condition. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 31, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Effect of fibre direction and stacking sequence on dynamic impact performance of composite bicycle frame - Hu Y, Xiao Y, Shang W, Zhang J.
Lightweight and safety performance are two important factors for bicycle design. For a composite bicycle frame with given geometry size, the material design is a new method to improve its dynamic impact performance. Since different levels of impact are gen... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - October 30, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news
VTT's EUR 3 million investment accelerates the development of new kinds of fibre products
(VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland) Cellulose and other fibres are future materials that can replace many plastic and mineral-based materials in the industrial sector. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - October 30, 2017 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Are smoothies healthy or not? Experts examine the latest evidence
IT ’S no wonder consumers are confused by official advice on how to eat well, because while health watchdogs are urging us to consume more fibre to reduce our risk of heart disease and cancer, they are also advising us to restrict intakes of an important source of this vital nutrient. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Eating mushrooms at breakfast may help you feel fuller
Conclusions
Though of interest, this study doesn't provide strong evidence that you should eat mushrooms if you want to lose weight.
The study has a number of limitations:
It's a short-term study that didn't look at effects on weight. It showed that people reported feeling fuller after eating mushrooms, but there were few signs this actually led to them eating less.
As the researchers openly acknowledge, there could be other explanations for the findings. To match the protein content in mince required a much larger volume of mushrooms, and therefore a larger sandwich that would have taken more time and effort to chew...
Source: NHS News Feed - October 23, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Source Type: news
Nutribullet blenders could make juice a healthy option
Researchers at Plymouth University found Nutribullet juices produce no more of a blood sugar surge in drinkers than eating fruit normally, which may be due to them retaining more fibre. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 9, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Regularly skipping breakfast linked to hardening of the arteries
Conclusion
This study found a link between skipping breakfast and fatty tissue build-up in the arteries – an early sign of heart disease.
However, because it assessed people's diets and artery health at the same point in time, and fatty deposits build up gradually in arteries, we can't say their breakfast habits directly influenced their artery health. Also, as breakfast habits were only assessed over 15 days, we can't be sure they were representative of lifelong patterns.
It looks like people who skip breakfast tend to have other unhealthy habits, such as smoking and eating more. While the researchers did try to account...
Source: NHS News Feed - October 3, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Food/diet Source Type: news
