Gut Microbiome Linked to Behavioral Problems in Children
Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN via News-Medical Net – Children with behavioral problems may have different compositions in their gut microbiome, with parents playing a major role in how pronounced…
Blood Vessels in Women Age Quicker Than Men’s
Dr. Liji Thomas, MD via News-Medical Net – A new study shows that blood vessels, including large and small arteries, in women, age much faster in women than in men.…
Screen Time No Child’s Play
University of Queensland via EurekAlert – Experts are urging parents to brush up on national guidelines following a rapid rise in screen time on electronic devices for children under 2.…
Why Drinking Diet Soda Makes You Crave Sugar
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Recommendations on limiting sugar consumption vary around the world, with guidelines ranging from “[l]imit sweet desserts to one every other day” to…
Blue Light Can Help Heal Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
University of Arizona via EurekAlert – The Department of Defense has a vested interest in the new University of Arizona-led research, but the results have implications for civilians as well.…
Lower Blood Pressure Prevents Alzheimer’s
Al Sears, MD, CNS – A new study published in Lancet Neurology shows that high blood pressure causes Alzheimer’s. It found people with high blood pressure in middle age had…
Sky-Blue Dye Could Help Repair Damaged Heart Tissue
ISRAEL21c Staff – The small molecule reduces damaging inflammation and improves heart function in mouse models of heart attack, say Israeli scientists. A non-toxic blue dye commonly used in biology…
A Naturally Occurring Protein May Be Responsible for Many Benefits of Exercise
Michigan Medicine – University of Michigan via News-Medical Net – Whether it be a brisk walk around the park or high intensity training at the gym, exercise does a body…
Setting Healthy Boundaries: How to Know When & How to Say NO
Dr. Caroline Leaf – We all know that community is important for mental health, but what happens when people demand too much from us? How do we know when and…
Scientists Breach Brain Barriers to Attack Tumors
Yale University via Science Daily – The brain is equipped with barriers designed to keep out dangerous pathogens. Researchers have now found a novel way to circumvent the brain’s natural…
Virtual Physical Therapy After Knee Replacement Brings Similar Outcomes, Lower Costs
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins via Newswise – A virtual system for in-home physical therapy (PT) provides good outcomes for patients undergoing rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) –…
Stem Cell Collagen Activator: How to Support Your Stem Cells (So They Can Protect Your Collagen)
Dr. Josh Axe, DC, DMN, CNS – I know you care about healthy aging breakthroughs as much as I do, so I’m delighted to be able to share this information…
Research Shows That Older Patients with Untreated Sleep Apnea Need Greater Medical Care
University of Maryland School of Medicine via Newswise – Older Patients with Untreated Sleep Apnea Cost Nearly $20,000 More a Year and Saw More Hospitalizations, New Research Shows. Newswise —…
Beauty Sleep Could Be Real, Say Body Clock Biologists
University of Manchester via Science Daily – Biologists have explained for the first time why having a good night’s sleep really could prepare us for the rigors of the day…
Baby and Adult Brains ‘Sync Up’ During Play
Princeton University via Science Daily – A team of researchers has conducted the first study of how baby and adult brains interact during natural play, and they found measurable connections…
