Tag Archives: Reduce

A furry social robot can reduce pain and increase happiness

Could furry social robots help bolster moods and reduce pain when human to human contact isn’t an option, for example, during a pandemic? According to a new study by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) researchers published in Scientific Reports, a one-time, hour-long session with a plush, seal-like social robot reduced pain and oxytocin levels,… Read More: A furry social robot can reduce pain and increase happiness »

Why do diuretics reduce

Diuretics can augment the blood pressure-lowering effects of other drugs, such as ACE inhibitors. When it comes to medications that treat high blood pressure, angiotensin-receptor blockers ARBs and ACE inhibitors are among the top choices your doctor can choose from. But the first medication you try may not be enough to bring blood pressure under… Read More: Why do diuretics reduce »