A new study suggests that not stressing out over aging may prevent the onset of dementia even if you are genetically predisposed to the condition. A research team at Yale University found that people in their 60s or older who have a positive attitude about them going old have a 44% lower chance of being diagnosed with dementia than those gloomy about aging. The study involved over 4,000 adults … [Read more...]
More U.S. Kids Born Brain Damaged After Early Exposure to Alcohol
More and more U.S. children are born with neurological damage caused by alcohol exposure in their mothers’ wombs, new research shows. The study which appeared in the medical journal JAMA suggests that the brain damage in newborns tied to their moms’ alcohol consumption during pregnancy affects more children than autism. These kids can develop physical, mental, and behavioral issues later … [Read more...]
Loud City Noises Can Harm Your Heart (Study)
A new study shows that prolonged exposure to loud noises in cities can damage the heart in the long run. Researchers found that not only air pollution in big cities can make people ill. Noise pollution seems just as bad. The findings were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Past studies have also revealed a link between noise pollution and higher risk of heart … [Read more...]
One Partner’s Weight Loss Decisions Can Motivate the Other Partner
New research suggests that when a partner embarks on the quest to losing weight, their decision greatly influences their significant other. The same goes for opting for a more balanced diet. The recent study found that people in a romantic relation are naturally influencing each other. In other words, the lazier or less motivated partner feels compelled to adopt a healthier lifestyle if their … [Read more...]
Two Headaches Per Week May Signal Underlying Health Problems
A new study suggests that many people tend to take headaches very lightly. Researchers found that two or more episodes per week could signal an underlying health problem. So, they recommend going to the doctor asap. Senior researcher Dr Michael Munger noted that most of his patients take a paracetamol and go on with their lives when they have a headache. But multiple headaches weekly is a bad … [Read more...]
California To Require Coffee Shops to Display Cancer Warnings
If California wins a lawsuit against companies selling coffee, coffee shops statewide could be forced to display warnings that their customers' favorite dark beverage can lead to cancer. The lawsuit revolves around a dangerous chemical in coffee, acrylamide, which has been long believed to cause cancer. While the toxin in large quantities can indeed pose health risks, it cannot be removed … [Read more...]
MIND Diet Can Help You Keep Your Mind Sharp Even After Stroke (Study)
The Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay diet, in short, the MIND diet, seems to slow the pace of cognitive decline in people who have had a stroke, a group of researchers reported at the International Stroke Conference 2018. The MIND diet is specifically designed to promote brain health and shield it from damage. It is a scientifically improved combination of the … [Read more...]
Turmeric Supplementation Dramatically Boosts Memory and Attention Skills (Study)
A new study has linked the daily consumption of curcumin or turmeric to “significant memory and attention benefits.” In other words, curcumin seems to shield the brain from neurodegeneration. The findings appeared in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. Curcumin is the ingredient in turmeric that offers the yellowish color and seems to help lower inflammation in the human body. In … [Read more...]
Here’s the 6 Top Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer
Every man should know the major risk factors for prostate cancer even though it isn’t always clear why a particular man has developed the disease. It may depend on the man’s lifestyle choices, genetics, and family history. Exposure to any of these factors can boost men’s risk of prostate cancer. However, having one or two risks doesn’t mean that your doomed to get cancer. Plus, there are men … [Read more...]
Researchers Inching Closer to a Better Flu Vaccine
Researchers are working on developing a flu vaccine that offers a stronger and longer protection against deadly flu viruses as current vaccines are not 100% effective. A new research paper documents the new approach to building one such shot. Study authors were able to boost the immune system of lab animals with help from a vaccine based on a mutant influenza virus. The highly effective shot … [Read more...]
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