Boston University research finds similarities between compulsive overeating and addiction
Photo Cred: Artem Sapegin/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury There may be biological and behavioral connections between compulsive overeating and addiction, according to a new study by the Boston University School of...
Read MoreOutdoor activities, massage may be more effective for patients with dementia
By Katherine Shagoury For patients with dementia who have symptoms of aggression and agitation, interventions such as outdoor activities, massage, and touch therapy may be more effective treatments than medication...
Read MoreChair yoga potential therapy for advanced dementia
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University conducted a pilot study that is the first cluster, randomized controlled trial to examine the effects of chair yoga on older adults with moderate to...
Read MoreResearch identifies link between stress and circadian clock health
By Katherine Shagoury Stress can make the circadian clock run better and faster, according to new research by the University of Minnesota and published in the journal Neuron. The human...
Read MoreAbnormal gut bacteria may lead to poor cognitive performance in veterans, study says
By Katherine Shagoury For military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and cirrhosis of the liver, an abnormal mix of bacteria in the intestines may be a possible driver of...
Read MoreTreating high blood pressure may slow cognitive decline
By Katherine Shagoury High blood pressure appears to accelerate cognitive decline among middle-aged and older adults, but treating high blood pressure may slow cognitive decline, according to a new preliminary...
Read MoreJohns Hopkins opens center for psychedelic research
A group of private donors has given $17 million to start the Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research at Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, according to an announcement released...
Read MoreHigh-fat diet in utero protects against Alzheimer’s
By Katherine Shagoury A high-fat diet can carry health risks, but for mothers-to-be, it may make all the difference when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease prevention for their children, according...
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