Search Results for: brain

According to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, depression may be associated with more severe dry eyes disease and overall symptoms. Dry eye disease is a common condition that occurs when tears cannot provide enough lubrication for the eyes. Tears are necessary for maintaining the eye’s health and for providing clear ...click here to read more

Over the past decade, there have been many studies performed examining the relationship between sleep and dementia, but new information is now signalling a link between daytime napping and cognitive impairment. Daytime napping among seniors is a normal part of aging, but it may also foreshadow Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias for those who do ...click here to read more

For many, “springing forward” can be exciting and offer a strong sense of relief. It means the sun will be shining a little longer into the evening and that summer is coming. But your body doesn’t share the same enthusiasm as your brain or emotions. Losing an hour of sleep is tough on your body ...click here to read more

New research published in the journal Evidence Based Mental Health suggests that low folate levels in the blood may be linked to a higher risk of dementia and death in older people. It is estimated that up to one in five older adults are wholly deficient. For the study, researchers wanted to see if serum ...click here to read more

According to a new report from a Northwestern Medicine study, light exposure during nighttime sleep may harm heart health. Even moderate ambient lighting during nighttime sleep has affected cardiovascular function and increased insulin resistance the following morning. It is known that light exposure during the daytime increases heart rate through the activation of the sympathetic ...click here to read more

A new study has found a link between damage to the inner ear system in Alzheimer’s disease patients and an increased risk of falls. The research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease is believed to be one of the first to demonstrate the vestibular system’s effect on balance. Falls are a fundamental problem in ...click here to read more

Research shows that exercise may effectively treat long-haul COVID symptoms such as diabetes and depression. Many people who have had COVID report long-term symptoms well after the virus first appeared. Studies show that COVID can cause depression and increase blood glucose levels to the point where people develop diabetic ketoacidosis, a potentially life-threatening condition common ...click here to read more

New research has defined modifiable risk factors that have the most significant influence on dementia. According to scientists, nearly half of all dementia cases in the U.S. are connected to low physical activity, obesity, and high blood pressure. As these are easily modifiable risk factors, these findings suggest that a large portion of dementia cases ...click here to read more

What’s good for the heart is good for the brain, so if you want to remember your most heartwarming and precious memories, it’s a good idea to get moving. New research shows that when sedentary adults started to exercise, they had improvements in their ability to recall meaningful moments or events vividly. This type of ...click here to read more

New research has found that people who are more physically active are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease compared to those who are less physically fit. The risk reduction was associated with the level of one’s fitness, meaning it is not an all-or-nothing proposition. The study, which will be presented at the American Academy of ...click here to read more

Stress is a common factor in many health outcomes, including atrial fibrillation (AFib), but the exact mechanism is poorly defined. Psychological stress has been linked with AFib both as an initiator and heightener of this condition. A diagnosis of AFib often leads to increased anxiety, which can result from psychological distress or suicidal ideation, among ...click here to read more

Valentine’s Day can really do it for some people. But after the fleeting feeling the Day can present, it often fizzles soon after. So, why not bring it back with a sensual snack. Maybe it’s their heart shape, color, or the ease at which they can be fed to a lover, but strawberries certainly lend ...click here to read more

A new nationwide study has found that hospitals report more patients needing mental health services during periods of extreme heat during emergency department visits. During summer days with higher-than-normal temperatures, visits for mental health-related conditions rise, including anxiety and stress disorders, substance use, and mood disorders. The Boston University School of Public Health study obtained ...click here to read more

When you get sick, bang your toe, or cut your finger, your immune system springs into action. Its job is to neutralize any invaders and help restore health. It does this by activating white blood cells, which release cytokines and other inflammatory molecules that simultaneously launch the offensive and defend your healthy tissue. When this ...click here to read more