Scientists make an remarkable discovery that connects the brain with progressive aging and genetic illnesses. Middle-aged, obese individuals’ brains show something totally different from individuals who are not overweight, according to studies conducted at the University of Cambridge. Brain Shrinkage Part of Normal Aging Process Scientists agree that as we get older, our brains shrink. …
People tend to have repetitive negative thinking when they have bothersome pessimistic thoughts that seem to repeat in their minds. Previous studies have linked sleep problems with such repetitive negative thoughts, especially in cases where someone does not get enough sleep. Jacob A. Nota, from Binghamton University (New York, USA), and colleagues assessed 100 college-age …
Associate Professor Sof Andrikopoulos of the University of Melbourne Department of Medicine, stated in the Medical Journal of Australia that those with type 2 diabetes should not get too hyped up about the Paleo diet that is being promoted in social media on dozens of websites. There have been only two trials worldwide of less …
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A serious and sometimes fatal lung-related vascular disease, pulmonary embolism is caused by obstruction of the pulmonary arteries by blood clots, generally formed in the leg vessels. Toru Shirakawa, from Osaka University (Japan), and colleagues completed an 18-year long study involving 86,024 men and women, ages 40 to 79 years, who self-reported their daily television …
The main function of vitamin D is to provide the body with an ample supply of calcium, and maintain accurate levels of phosphorous levels in the blood. Calcium also supports strong bones, and teeth, which is important for pregnant or nursing women. Although Vitamin D can be increased by eating fish, eggs, and other foods rich …
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A common yet debilitating psychiatric condition, depression is a disorder for which many patients do not respond adequately to drug therapy. Jun J. Mao, from the University of Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania, USA), and colleagues completed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, comparison trial of oral Rhodiola rosea (roseroot) extract versus conventional antidepressant for mild to moderate major depressive …
Despite the recent popularity of the Kindle and other e-readers, sales of printed books are increasing. In 2015, there were 571 million units sold in the United States, compared to 559 million the previous year.1 Reading books is a popular way of relaxing and escaping stressful thoughts, as well as passing the time. Reading can …
Two internal carotid arteries sit on either side of the neck and provide most of the brain’s blood supply. When accumulated plaque breaks off from a narrowed section of an internal carotid artery and blocks smaller vessels in the brain, stroke can occur. Mostly by-products of combustion engines and burning wood, fine particulate matter pollutants …
With pharmacological approaches both costly in developed nations and largely inaccessible in developing countries, scientists and public health experts are looking at nutritional approaches to address mental health issues. Jerome Sarris, from the University of Melbourne (Australia), and colleagues submit that: “Evidence is steadily growing for the relation between dietary quality (and potential nutritional deficiencies) …
A review of recent epidemiological studies and meta-analyses of studies investigating the health effects of drinking sugar-sweetened sodas has shown that drinking just one or two servings a day substantially increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Frank Hu, MD, PhD, Professor of Nutrition and Epidemiology at Harvard T.H. Chan School …
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