Author Archives : Emily Lunardo

Ever had a song stuck in your head? Many of us have experienced this nuisance. It’s as if no matter how hard you try or what you do, you keep on singing the same tune. British researchers decided to dig deeper into this “earworm” effect and find out why it happens with some songs and ...click here to read more

If you’re looking to boost your metabolism, look no further than your dinner. A recent study found that overweight people who consume food during a smaller window of time than usual reported fewer hunger swings and burned more calories during the night hours. The study was small in size, and an explanation for the results ...click here to read more

Otitis interna, also known as labyrinthitis, refers to inner ear inflammation as a result of an infection. Ear infections are common, especially among children, but they usually affect the outer or middle ear. When an infection of the inner ear occurs, it can be more serious, so immediate treatment is necessary to prevent complications. The ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that your genes may be contributing to your love or hatred for exercise. It is a well-known fact that some individuals enjoy exercising due to the release of dopamine. But researchers found that not all persons experience this rewarding sensation because their genes interfere with the release of dopamine. Lead researcher ...click here to read more

Hearing tests in seniors are an important health habit to get into, just like an annual physical examination, as these can help detect early hearing loss. If you’re over the age of 50, it’s recommended that you check your hearing every year. Why? Well, not only is there a strong correlation between aging and hearing ...click here to read more

Ischemic stroke risk is linked to traumatic brain injury (TBI), independent of other factors. Lead study author James F. Burke explained, “Both stroke and traumatic brain injury are common, costly, and leading causes of severe disability in adults, and approximately 20 percent of strokes occur in adults under age 65. A large proportion of stroke ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that feeling lonely could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers found that seniors with elevated levels of amyloid proteins – a characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease –often feel loneliness more often than individuals with lower amyloid count. Lead researcher Dr. Nancy Donovan explained, “For people who have high levels ...click here to read more

Constipation and herpes infection link may help gastrointestinal disease patients with no clear cause. Herpes patients often report unrelated symptoms, which include constipation and urinary retention, but the underlying mechanisms explaining the presence of these symptoms in herpes patients are not understood. To explore the link, researchers used mice models of herpes. The researchers found ...click here to read more