Supervised play, exercise, shows psychosocial benefit to children with obesity
By Katherine Shagoury A program with clear rules, routines and activities, as well as attentive adults and a chance to interact with peers, can improve the quality of life, mood,...
Read MoreGenetic variation linked to anxiety could inform personalized interventions
By Katherine Shagoury Individual variation in genes alters our ability to regulate emotions, providing new insights that could help in the development of personalized therapies to tackle anxiety and depression,...
Read MoreStem cell treatment offers noninvasive therapy for stroke
By Katherine Shagoury Stem cell stimulation shows promise as a potential noninvasive stroke treatment, according to a new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience. Ling Wei, PhD, Shang Ping...
Read MoreLow vitamin D at birth increases risk of high blood pressure, study says
By Katherine Shagoury Vitamin D deficiency from birth and early childhood may result in an increased risk of high blood pressure in late childhood and adolescence, according to new research...
Read MoreChronic inflammation may drive dopamine down, influence motivation
By Katherine Shagoury The brain’s dopamine system, which drives motivation, may be directly influenced by chronic inflammation, according to a new paper published in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences....
Read MoreShort sleep duration, sleep variability, inhibit weight loss
By Katherine Shagoury High sleep variability and short sleep duration blunts weight loss, according to a new study published in the International Journal of Obesity. As part of the PREDIMED-Plus...
Read MoreNew case study shows Crohn’s remission achieved with plant-based diet
By Katherine Shagoury Eating a plant-based diet may be an effective treatment for Crohn’s disease, according to a new case study published in the journal Nutrients. The case study followed a man in...
Read MoreMusic supports spoken language for hearing-impaired patients
By Katherine Shagoury Music can be used to rehabilitate and develop speech and language skills in hearing-impaired children, according to a new paper by researchers at the University of Helsinki...
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