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·December 1, 2017·5 min read

Teens Get More Sleep When School Starts Later

A slightly later start time for school could mean teens are able to get the amount of sleep their bodies need, researchers report.

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·September 16, 2019·5 min read

Eating cheese may offset blood vessel damage from salt

Eating cheese and increasing consumption of other dairy products helps improve vascular health by reducing the effects of a high-sodium diet, a new study reports.

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·December 4, 2019·3 min read

Respiration key to increase oxygen in the brain

Blood can bring more oxygen into the brains of mice following exercise as increased respiration increases oxygen levels in hemoglobin.

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·November 7, 2018·4 min read

Shorter Sleep Can Lead to Dehydration

Researchers report adults who sleep six hours per night, as opposed to the recommended eight, have higher chances of waking up dehydrated.

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·July 9, 2019·4 min read

Unusual eating behaviors may be a new diagnostic indicator for autism

Atypical eating habits in children may be a biomarker for autism. 70% of children on the autism spectrum had atypical eating behaviors, making this 15 times more common than in neurotypical children. Atypical eating behaviors include limited food preferences, hypersensitivity to food temperature or texture, and pocketing food without swallowing.

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·March 19, 2021·5 min read

Living a Stress-Free Life May Have Benefits, but Also a Downside

People who experience fewer stressors in daily life report better emotional stability, moods, and overall health. However, those who are less stressed score worse on cognitive tests than those who experience daily stressors. Those who are stress-free are also less likely to give emotional support or experience positive things happening throughout the day.

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·February 23, 2022·6 min read

Children Eat What They Like, but Food Intake Driven More by What They Dislike

When presented with a meal, the food a child dislikes is a stronger indicator of what they will eat compared to food they like.

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·September 9, 2021·4 min read

Socializing May Improve Older Adults’ Cognitive Function in Daily Life

Older adults who frequently connect with friends and others in social situations perform better on cognitive function tests than those who are not so social.

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·November 3, 2022·7 min read

Reduced-Nicotine Cigarettes Result in Less Smoking in Anxious and Depressed Smokers

Lowering nicotine levels to non-addictive levels reduces smoking without worsening symptoms of depression and anxiety for those suffering from mental health disorders.

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·February 18, 2017·6 min read

Good Sleep May Promote Positive Experiences and Reduce Conflict

Better quality sleep is linked to improved emotions and fewer stressors the next day, a new study reports.

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·May 30, 2023·6 min read

Middle Age Sexual Satisfaction: A Potential Early Sign of Cognitive Decline

Researchers found lower sexual satisfaction in middle age may be a warning sign of future cognitive decline. The study examined associations between erectile function, sexual satisfaction, and cognition in hundreds of middle-aged men, discovering a correlation between declines in sexual satisfaction and future memory loss. This study tracks sexual satisfaction, sexual health, and cognition over time, revealing a novel potential risk factor for cognitive decline. While the causality remains uncertain, this relationship suggests that improving sexual satisfaction might positively affect memory function.Researchers found lower sexual satisfaction in middle age may be a warning sign of future cognitive decline. The study examined associations between erectile function, sexual satisfaction, and cognition in hundreds of middle-aged men, discovering a correlation between declines in sexual satisfaction and future memory loss.