Posts Tagged ‘health care’
One Week Less on Social Media Linked to Better Mental Health
For many young adults, social media is where life happens: Friendships, news, stress, all rolled into a single screen. But a new study suggests that stepping away, even for just one week, may help ease anxiety, depression and sleep problems. Researchers tracked 295 young adults ages 18 to 24 who agreed to limit their social…
Read More5,000 Steps a Day May Help Slow Alzheimer’s Changes in the Brain
What if something as simple as a daily walk could help slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease? A new study finds taking just over 5,000 steps a day may slow the buildup of tau protein in the brain… one of the key hallmarks of Alzheimer’s, along with amyloid plaques. These proteins spread as the disease…
Read MoreSweet Tooth Explained: Researchers Reveal How We Taste Sugar
Why does sugar taste so good — and why do we want it so badly? Scientists may finally have the answer. For the first time, researchers have figured out the structure of the sweet receptor — the tiny part of your tongue that tells your brain when something tastes sweet. The study, published May 7…
Read MoreUltra-Processed Foods May Speed Up Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease, Study Finds
Eating too much ultra-processed food may “be speeding up early signs of Parkinson’s disease,” a new study finds. Researchers say people who consume high amounts of foods like hot dogs, breakfast cereals and sugary sodas are more likely to have signs of prodromal Parkinson’s disease … which is the earliest stage before classic motor symptoms…
Read MoreAllergy Expert Gives Tips On Seasonal Allergies
Spring has sprung, and the battle with seasonal allergies is underway in earnest. But there’s a lot folks can do to manage their pollen-produced misery, according to Dr. Zachary Rubin, a Chicago-area pediatrician and allergy expert. “There’s a lot of different issues at play when it comes to seasonal allergies, especially as tree pollen counts…
Read MoreEating By Day Might Cut Heart Health Risk To Night Shift Workers
Night shift workers might be able to protect their heart health by only eating during daylight hours, a new study says. Participants in an experiment experienced fewer heart health risk factors if they only ate during the daytime while working a night shift, researchers reported April 8 in the journal Nature Communications. “Our study controlled…
Read MoreHeart Problems Linked To Brain Shrinkage
Heart disease might contribute to the sort of brain shrinkage seen in dementia, a new study says. People with early signs of heart problems are more likely to have brain changes associated with dementia, researchers reported on March 26 in the journal Neurology. Specifically, people whose hearts aren’t pumping blood efficiently are more likely to…
Read MoreGood Mental Health Could Be Key to Hip Fracture Recovery
Many seniors suffer long-term health issues after a hip fracture, even after hip replacement surgeries. Now, research shows that a patient’s mental health could be crucial to how well they bounce back in the years after these injuries. “Addressing overall mental health during the recovery process from hip fractures is crucial,” concludes study senior author…
Read MoreAdults With ADHD Linked To Shorter Life Expectancy, Study Shows
Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, otherwise known as ADHD, may face a shorter life expectancy than their peers. On average, men with ADHD died seven years earlier than men without it, while women with ADHD died nine years earlier than their counterparts, according to a study of more than 30,000 people published Thursday in…
Read MoreToo Many U.S. Babies Still Sleep in Positions That Raise SIDS Risk
Despite decades of campaigns highlighting the “baby on back” recommendation for safe infant sleep, 12% of 4-month-old babies in the United States are still put to bed lying on their sides or tummies, a new report finds. That number rises to 19% among infants aged 9 months and 23% among 1-year-olds. Putting an infant to…
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