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·November 19, 2021·5 min read

Plant Based Diet May Ease Chronic Migraine Severity

Switching to a diet that includes more leafy greens, including spinach and kale, reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, and improved symptoms associated with chronic migraine.

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·September 30, 2021·6 min read

Menopausal Hormone Therapy Not Linked to Increased Risk of Developing Dementia

Despite previous claims, new research finds there is no link between menopausal women taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and an increased risk of developing dementia.

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·September 9, 2021·6 min read

Exposure to Traffic Noise Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

Exposure to high levels of road and rail traffic noise over long periods of time is associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

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·August 17, 2021·4 min read

Widespread Pain Linked to Heightened Dementia and Stroke Risk

Widespread pain, a subset of chronic pain associated with musculoskeletal disorders, is linked to an increased risk of all types of dementias, including Alzheimer's disease, and a greater risk of stroke.

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·February 23, 2021·3 min read

‘Night Owls’ May Be Twice as Likely as Morning ‘Larks’ to Underperform at Work

Study reports night-owls are more likely than early birds to underperform at work and retire early due to ill health or disability.

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·January 25, 2021·2 min read

Afternoon Napping Linked to Better Mental Agility

An afternoon nap may help improve mental agility, a new study suggests. A short afternoon nap was associated with better working memory, verbal fluency, and locational awareness.

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·December 10, 2020·5 min read

Dogs and Their Owners Share a Risk of Developing Diabetes

Dog owners whose pets are diabetic are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those with healthier pets. The study supports the hypothesis that pet owners may share certain behaviors, such as physical activity level, with their pet.

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·December 10, 2020·5 min read

Soothing Words and Music During Surgery Might Reduce Postoperative Pain

Patients exposed to soothing music while under general anesthetic experienced less postoperative pain and had lower opioid consumption following surgery.

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·December 5, 2020·3 min read

Drinking Linked to a Decline in Brain Health From Cradle to Grave

Study pin-points three key stages of life in which alcohol is most detrimental to brain health.

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·June 5, 2020·4 min read

Widely available indigestion drug may curb COVID-19 symptoms in mild to moderate disease

Famotidine (Pepcid AC), an over-the-counter medication used to treat indigestion, shows promise as a potential treatment for COVID-19.

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·January 8, 2020·4 min read

$1 increase in minimum wage linked to 3.5% – 6% fall in suicide rate

A $1 raise in minimum wage was associated with a drop in suicide rates of between 3.5 to 6% in people with a high school education or less. The effect, researchers say, appears to be strongest during times of high unemployment.