COVID-related depression, anxiety linked to lifestyle
Photo Cred: Kate Trifo/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury New research from Carnegie Mellon University, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of California, San Diego found that 61 percent of surveyed...
Read MoreHealth coach program in primary care helped reduce heart risk, study finds
Photo Cred: Cottonbro/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Participants in a two-year, lifestyle intervention and weight-loss program provided through health coaches at their primary care center were able to lower their blood...
Read MoreAnalysis examines racial disparities in COVID-19 infection
Photo Cred: Tom Hermans/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury An analysis early in the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic found racial and ethnic disparities in the likelihood of testing positive for the coronavirus,...
Read MoreRefined grain intake linked to higher risk of heart disease, death
Photo Cred: Mike/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury High intake of highly processed or refined grains is associated with higher risk of heart disease and death than whole unrefined grains, according to...
Read MoreStudy examines integrative approach to preventing Alzheimer’s disease
Photo Cred: Matthias Zomer/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury In Alzheimer’s disease prevention, there is value in an integrated approach using daily exercise, nutraceuticals, oriental practices such as Qigong and meditation, and...
Read MoreJohnson & Johnson requests emergency authorization from FDA
Photo Cred: CDC/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Johnson and Johnson submitted an application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday, requesting emergency use authorization for its single-dose novel...
Read More“Brain training” potential treatment strategy for post-traumatic stress
Photo Cred: Cottonbro/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Neurofeedback may be an effective treatment for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new study published in the journal NeuroImage: Clinical....
Read MoreSocial factors influence racial disparities in COVID-19 mortality
Photo Cred: Priscilla Du Preez/Unsplash By Katherine Shagoury Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) mortality racial disparities in the United States are associated with social factors like income, education, and internet access, according...
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