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MondayApr 11, 2022 2:29 pm

Study Links Excessive Napping to Increased Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s

New research has found that excessive napping in the daytime for older individuals may indicate a heightened risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The study, which involved a cohort of older individuals, was carried out by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The researchers discovered a link between cognitive aging and excessive napping in the daytime, noting that being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s accelerated the increase in daytime napping as an individual aged while excessive napping during the daytime forecasted an elevated future risk of Alzheimer’s. The study’s findings were reported in “Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.” Peng Li,…

FridayApr 08, 2022 2:46 pm

Gun Violence Survivors at Higher Risk of Being Diagnosed with Mental Health Issues

Estimates show that in the United States approximately 85,000 individuals survive gun injuries, while another 40,000 are killed by guns annually. New research has found that the consequences of gun violence extend far beyond the damage caused by the injury. Long-term repercussions include substance-use disorders, worsened mental health and increase in healthcare costs incurred for survivors as well as increased mental health conditions for their significant others and children. The study was carried out by researchers at Harvard Medical School. Its findings were reported in the “Annals of Internal Medicine.” This is the first quasiexperimental, large-scale study to look into…

ThursdayApr 07, 2022 2:43 pm

Study Finds That Mild Covid Infections May Cause Inflammation in Cells Months Later

Researchers have found evidence that the human immune system is more prone to inflammation after an individual suffers from a mild case of the coronavirus. Inflammation occurs as an individual’s body responds to infection from germs. However, in some coronavirus-infection cases, the immune response causes damage throughout an individual’s body. The study was carried out by researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden, as well as Germany’s Technical University of Munich and the Helmholtz Center Munich. The researchers’ objective was to learn more about the changes to the immune system that may occur in milder coronavirus-infection cases. For their research,…

WednesdayApr 06, 2022 2:46 pm

Study Finds That Exercise May Reduce Symptoms of Depression

New studies have found that exercising for 30 minutes may boost the benefits of therapy and decrease symptoms of depression for at least an hour and 15 minutes post workout. The studies were carried out by Iowa State University researchers, led by Professor Jacob Myer, who was also the lead author. The objective of the research was to find out how exercising influenced the symptoms of depression. For their first study, the researchers recruited 30 adults who experienced major depressive episodes. Each participant was required to fill out surveys, which included the scales used to measure a number of cognitive…

TuesdayApr 05, 2022 2:48 pm

Researchers Explain the Link Between Diabetes, Hypertension

A new study conducted by a team of researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Auckland has discovered why most patients with hypertension also suffer from diabetes. Hypertension is also referred to as high blood pressure and is known to increase an individual’s risk of stroke and heart disease, among other indications. It can also cause severe health complications, sometimes leading to death. On the other hand, diabetes is a chronic health condition that develops when an individual’s body can’t effectively use the insulin it produces or when their pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin. The condition, which is sometimes referred…

MondayApr 04, 2022 10:54 am

Reddit Analysis Finds Similarities Between Nonsuicidal Self-Harm Experiences, Addiction

New research has found that the experiences of people who talked about and reported nonsuicidal self-injury on Reddit are similar to individuals who have been diagnosed with substance use disorder. Individuals who posted on a self-injury forum titled r/self-harm in 2010–2019 cited an increase in tolerance or severity and often referred to their activities as an addiction. These are terms that are regularly used by individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Figures estimate that about 7% of adults, 12% of young adults and 17% of adolescents report a history of nonsuicidal self-injury. Currently, there exists no standard approach for the…

FridayApr 01, 2022 2:39 pm

Timing of Food Intake Impacts Mental Health, Study Says

New research has discovered that the time at which an individual consumes food may impact their mental health. Focusing on what you eat is important for your overall health, but did you know that paying some attention to when you eat may also be good for your mental health? Research has found that abnormal eating times may contribute to poor mental health, including anxiety and depression, as well as weight gain and cardio-metabolic illnesses. Researchers believe that the circadian clock, which aligns the internal processes in our body at optimal times during the day based on environmental cues such as…

ThursdayMar 31, 2022 3:05 pm

Study Finds That Younger Pediatric Brain Cancer Patients Have Poorer Outcomes Than Older Patients

A new study has found that children with brain tumors, particularly those who are three months and younger, have a significantly lower rate of survival in comparison to those aged between 1 and 19. The study was carried out by researchers at the University of Colorado Cancer Center, led by associate professor of pediatric hematology/oncology Adam Green. The researchers reported their findings in the “Journal of Neuro-Oncology.” For their study, the researchers obtained data from more than 14,000 children, aged 19 years and younger, who had been diagnosed with brain tumors; the information came from the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End…

WednesdayMar 30, 2022 1:55 pm

Monitoring Glucose Levels May Help Manage Weight

Managing one’s weight may be a bit difficult, especially when it comes to consistency. However, did you know that continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology can help? CGM is usually used by individuals with diabetes to help manage and monitor their blood sugar. However, the demand for personalized nutrition has seen continuous glucose monitoring devices being used outside the diabetes space. For instance, companies such as NutriSense promote their CGM product as an overall health solution for everything, including weight loss. NutriSense is focused on improving metabolic health. The company leverages its advanced continuous glucose monitoring technology to personalize individual nutrition.…

TuesdayMar 29, 2022 1:48 pm

Study Finds That Patients with PTSD, Bipolar Disorder May Benefit from Telehealth Treatment

Research has found that a virtual connection to a psychiatrist may help people living in rural communities and grappling with bipolar disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder acquire effective care. The randomized study, which was carried out before the coronavirus pandemic, examined how patients’ clinical characteristics impacted their experience with telehealth as well as how well they observed their treatment course. For their study, the researchers analyzed data from about 1,000 participants with bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder or both, from 24 clinics in Arkansas, Washington and Michigan. The data was obtained from the Study to Promote Innovation in Rural Integrated…