THERAPY COULD HELP CHRONIC PAIN SUFFERERS GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
Researchers report chronic pain sufferers could benefit from cognitive therapy to help them sleep better.… READ MORE…
INSULIN INFLUENCES DOPAMINE LEVELS
A new study reports that when there is more insulin in the brain, more dopamine will be released.… READ MORE…
EVOLVING TO SLEEP: OUR ANCESTORS SLEPT LESS THAN 8 HOURS ALSO
A new study reports that, much like us, our ancestors didn’t get the recommended 8 hours of sleep either.… READ MORE…
GESTATIONAL DIABETES SLOWS FETAL BRAIN RESPONSE AFTER EATING
According to a new study, unborn children of mothers with gestational diabetes tend to have slower reaction to auditory stimuli, directly after the mother eats, than fetuses of mothers without the disease.… READ MORE…
SHARP WEIGHT LOSS FOR OLDER WOMEN WITH ALZHEIMER’S RELATED GENE
According to a new study, women with the APOEe4 allele, a genetic variant closely tied to Alzheimer’s disease, face sharper weight loss after the age of 70 than those without the gene, whether they go on to develop dementia or not. … READ MORE…
TBI RECOVERY SLOWED BY HIGH FRUCTOSE DIET
A new study reports diets high in processed fructose hampers recovery after a TBI.… READ MORE…
EXERGAMING IMPROVES MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FITNESS IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM
A new study reports that games used for exercising, such as Makoto arena, can help improve both the physical and mental health of children with autism.… READ MORE…
HEALTHY EATING MAY PREVENT DEPRESSION
According to a new study, eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts can help reduce the risk of developing depression.… READ MORE…
SPENDING TIME IN NATURE MAY ENHANCE IMMUNE SYSTEM AND BENEFIT HEALTH
A new study links spending time in nature with better health and enhanced functioning of the immune system.… READ MORE…
BEDWETTING MAY HELP IDENTIFY SLEEP APNEA IN POST MENOPAUSAL WOMEN
Researchers report on a surprising symptom that can help clinicians diagnose OSA in older women. … READ MORE…
ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE ACCELERATED BY ABNORMAL BUILD UP OF FAT IN THE BRAIN
Researchers discover accumulations of fatty acids in the brains of patients who have died from Alzheimer’s disease. They propose the accumulation could accelerate the disease.… READ MORE…
MEN AND OLDER PEOPLE SLEEP BETTER WHEN THEY HAVE ACCESS TO NATURE
Men and older adults tend to get a better night’s sleep when they have access to nature, whether it’s green space or an ocean view.… READ MORE…
