Poor Sleep in the over 50s Is Linked to More Negative Perceptions of Aging
For people over 50, poor sleep has been linked to more negative perceptions of aging, which can impact mental, physical, and cognitive health. A new study...
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Mat Lecompte - Nov 30,
2021
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Could You Be Eating Your Way To Dementia?
Suppose you eat many fruits, vegetables, beans, and other foods with anti-inflammatory effects, good job. You’re giving yourself a good chance at warding off memory loss,...
Pandemic Sitting Might Be Adding to Anxiety
The COVID-19 pandemic may go down as sitting’s golden age. Millions of people traded in commuting for a short trip between rooms. They also stopped going...
People with Sleep Disorders at High Risk of Severe COVID-19 Outcome
New research suggests that people who suffer from a sleep disorder have an increased risk for hospitalization and mortality caused by COVID-19. The study from Cleveland...
How Bedtime May Affect Heart Health
You’re likely aware of the strong connection between sleep and heart health. There is plenty of research to indicate how sleep duration and quality can impact...
Spending More Time Sitting Linked to Increased Feelings of Depression, Anxiety
Almost everyone has heard the saying “sitting is the new smoking,” but a new study shows its impact on depression and anxiety. With so many people...
Going to Sleep on Time Associated with a Lower Risk of Developing Heart Disease
According to a new study published in the European Heart Journal – Digital Health, going to sleep between 10:00 and 11:00 PM is associated with a...
Depression and Anxiety in IBD Patients Associated with Vascular Barrier
Research from Italy has found a possible link between depression and anxiety in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients and the vascular barrier in the brain. The...
Study Found Association between Hearing Loss and Dementia
Hearing loss in older adults may come with a cost. It could mean a higher risk for dementia. Hearing loss is a natural part of aging...
Meditation May Help with Focus
If you’re prone to distraction and making mistakes, meditation may help you regain focus and boost accuracy. A new study looked at a form of meditation...