Researchers find a link between school-based exposure to greenness and neuronal development in children, in relation to ADHD. A factor that has been associated with healthy development is exposure to nature. For instance, more and more research suggests that living in areas that have higher amounts of green space is associated with several health benefits.
Month: December 2019
In a recent study, researchers investigated a drug as a cannabis alternative for Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative brain disorder that occurs due to a loss of neurons in the area of the brain that controls movement. These neurons produce the chemical known as dopamine, a neurotransmitter, which is responsible for transmitting
The Activity App on the Apple Watch. Todd Haselton | CNBC Tech giants like Amazon, Apple and Alphabet‘s Google might be raking in cash from their core businesses, but they aren’t always successful in everything they try to do. Health care is an Achilles’ heel for many of them. In the past decade, almost all
Happy New Year; now let’s lose weight! Ugh, it seems like so many people assume the two go hand-in-hand. Wanting to lose weight is such a common new year’s resolution, and one popular plan to jumpstart weight loss is for people to hop on the Whole30 train. Before you embark on this 30-day plan for
Obese mice treated with watermelon supplements demonstrated lower blood sugar levels, reduced insulin concentration levels, and decreased inflammation. More than half of Americans are overweight, leading to negative health effects such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes. Although lifestyle changes are recommended, like exercise and eating healthy meals, many Americans find it difficult
A new study spanning nearly 2 decades has found a link between an unhealthful diet and vision loss in older age. Should we be keeping more of an eye on what we eat? Share on PinterestA diet rich in fats and red meat may contribute to AMD. A robust body of research has shown that
An exterior view of the GM Lordstown Plant on November 26, 2018 in Lordstown, Ohio. Jeff Swensen | Getty Images Adults in the U.S. are far more likely to die from opioid overdoses if they live in an area where an automobile assembly plant closed in the past five years, according to new research published
Mother-infant interactions were examined to see if a mother’s positive and negative emotions have an effect on her and her child’s brain waves. Our social interactions can be influential to our wellbeing. Certain brain regions are highly associated with emotional processing. The fronto-limbic network is involved in emotional processing, while the basal ganglia are associated
Reduced interest in social interactions, a hallmark of autism, is shown to be related to decreased neural connections in children with autism. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects a significant portion of the population. As much as one child in 59 is affected by this disorder, which causes difficulties in social
Prioritizing your health is a worthwhile goal for the new year, and we’re not just talking about getting fit. Taking better care of yourself means making those doctor’s appointments, too — a process you should start now, before the holidays ramp up. Why the urgency? If you’re seeing a new doctor, the office is likely
Researchers report on the results of a randomized clinical trial of Nilotinib for Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases. The disease currently has no cure and symptoms are managed through medication and various forms of therapy. Based on the nature of Parkinson’s disease, researchers have begun to study the
Ecstasy — or methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) — is a recreational drug that is illegal in the United States. However, some researchers believe that it could aid in mental health therapy. A new study in mice puts this idea to the test. Share on PinterestNew research in mice investigates what gives MDMA its positive effects on sociability.
New research examines the effects of caffeine from various sources on weight gain in rats fed a high-fat, high-sugar diet. Caffeine is a stimulant that has excitatory effects on the body. It is commonly consumed through drinking coffee, as almost 64 percent of Americans enjoy coffee at least once every day. It is also found
U.S. President Barack Obama signs the Affordable Health Care for America Act during a ceremony with fellow Democrats in the East Room of the White House March 23, 2010 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee | Getty Images Recently, a federal court decided the central provision of the Affordable Care Act requiring all Americans to be
New research determined the safety and efficacy of dupilumab for atopic dermatitis in adolescents with inadequately controlled eczema. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes red and itchy skin. Commonly seen in children, atopic dermatitis or eczema is a long-lasting condition that flares up periodically and may be accompanied by asthma or hay
Close your eyes, take a long deep breath, and slowly exhale. Feel a little better? Good. Now keep that feeling going for 10 minutes while you move through this calming yoga sequence. It’ll give you a much-needed break from any stress you may be experiencing, and taking a few minutes for self-care can help you
Researchers recently studied whether people’s increasing body weight is associated with higher greenhouse gas emissions. Many scientists believe that increasing human development is linked to increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide, are those that absorb and emit radiant energy, such as visible light and radio waves.
Getty Images When it came to biomedical breakthroughs, this past decade represented a lot more hype than substance. We were promised a new era of “precision medicine,” where every patient would receive highly personalized treatments to target specifics fault in their genes. But in recent months, reports surfaced that these experimental therapies were failing most
So, you’re considering intermittent fasting as your new year, healthier me commitment, but you’re wary of how not eating for long periods of time could affect you? First of all, we applaud your commitment to doing the research before diving in. While eating exclusively during a four-, six-, or eight-hour window every day — and
For those with metabolic syndrome, the necessary lifestyle and weight changes can be challenging. Now, a study has shown that eating within a certain time window can help tackle that. Share on PinterestNew research shows how intermittent fasting can help ease metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is an umbrella term for a number of risk factors
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), in Cambridge, may have found a combination of drugs that can relieve the pain of passing a kidney stone. They performed their study in pigs. Share on PinterestNew research may help alleviate kidney stone pain. Anyone who has ever passed a kidney stone knows that it can
New Year’s Day comes but once a year, offering you a fresh start to get it right, get it tight, and finally reach your weight loss goals (if that’s what you’re working on). It also arrives right after you’ve inhaled your grandma’s famous (at least in your house) Christmas cake. Also, those Christmas cookies that
Endometrial cancer, a type of cancer that affects the lining of the uterus known as the endometrium, is the sixth most common cancer worldwide amongst women. The known risk factors for endometrial cancer include estrogen levels, obesity, diabetes, and postmenopausal status. Postmenopausal women with high body mass index (BMI) are considered to be at an
Our genes alone do not determine our chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease, study finds. Our genes determine many of our physical characteristics such as the colour of our eyes. However, the role of genes in the development of various diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, is an
Researchers discovered a difference in bacteria during times of controlled asthma and severe asthma, leading to a possible link in the composition of the upper airway microbiome and asthma symptoms. Are bacteria to blame for asthma severity? A recent study, published in Nature Communications, suggests that asthma severity in children is linked to the bacteria
No matter how impressive our workout wardrobe may be, we’ve always got room for more leggings. In honor of the new decade (woah), there have been quite a few pairs that made it into our Hall of Fame. If you’re going to crush your New Year’s goals, treat yourself to a great new pair of
The news that an ESPN reporter died on his 34th birthday after being treated for pneumonia is a reminder, experts said, of how deadly the infection can be, even in otherwise healthy young people. ESPN said the reporter, Ed Aschoff, died on Tuesday after a brief illness, without elaborating on a cause of death. Aschoff
A doctor draws Allergan’s Botox into a syringe before administering it to a patient at the offices of Marcus Facial Plastic Surgery in Redondo Beach, California. Patrick T. Fallon | Bloomberg | Getty Images Migraine sufferers have a new tool in their arsenal to fight the debilitating headaches with federal approval of Allergan’s first oral
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