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·June 7, 2021·2 min read

New Drug to Halt Dementia After Multiple Head Injuries

Blocking substance P following a head injury can prevent tau protein tangles from forming in the brain and lower the risk for CTE and other head injury associated dementias.

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·April 27, 2021·4 min read

Espresso, Latte or Decaf? Genetic Code Drives Your Desire for Coffee

Study reveals a causal genetic link between cardio-health and coffee consumption. Those who subconsciously prefer decaffeinated coffee are more likely to be prone to the adverse effects of caffeine and have risk factors for high blood pressure.

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·December 13, 2020·4 min read

Rewiring Stroke Survivors Brains Could Alleviate Depression

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation significantly decreases post-stroke depression by increasing brain activity.

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·September 24, 2020·4 min read

Study Links Obesity With Reduced Brain Plasticity

Obesity isn't just bad for physical health. Being overweight can have a significant impact on neurological health too. Researchers identified a link between obesity and reduced brain plasticity. Brain plasticity impairment could lead to cognitive and learning deficits in those suffering from obesity.

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·September 16, 2020·4 min read

Why Culture May Be Contributing to Disordered Eating Among Women

Study reveals how eating disorders in some women are inextricably linked to their culture and upbringing.

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·August 28, 2020·3 min read

A Coffee and Catnap Keep You Sharp on the Nightshift

Consuming coffee immediately before taking a nap can help reduce sleep inertia in night shift workers who can take a brief nap on the job.

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·August 12, 2020·3 min read

Smiling Can Trick Your Mind Into Being More Positive

The facial muscle activity it takes to smile helps to generate more positive emotions.

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·May 15, 2020·4 min read

Binge drinkers beware, Drunkorexia is calling

One in three women between the ages of 18 and 24 report saving their calories for binge drinking episodes. Researchers say the behavior can contribute to what they call "drunkorexia," characterized by disordered patterns of eating to offset the negative effects of excess alcohol consumption, such as weight gain.

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·May 13, 2020·4 min read

Excess coffee consumption a culprit for poor health

Too much coffee consumption can increase the risk of osteoarthritis, arthropathy, and obesity, a new study reports. Researchers say drinking more than six cups of coffee a day can increase the risk of ill health.

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·February 16, 2020·2 min read

Red card! Depression linked to low sports activity

Participating in sports can help to reduce risk factors and improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. Indoor team athletics based sports were associated with lowering depression and anxiety.