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·June 8, 2021·2 min read

People Who Have Trouble Sleeping Are at a Higher Risk of Dying, Especially Diabetics

Sleep disruptions have been linked to a higher risk of death, especially in those with type 2 diabetes. Researchers found those with type 2 diabetes who reported frequent sleep disruptions, were 87% more likely to die of any cause than those without diabetes or sleep disturbances. Additionally, those with diabetes and sleep disruptions were 12% more die over a nine-year period than those with diabetes alone.

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·April 27, 2021·3 min read

Taking Prebiotic Supplements Once a Day Has a Positive Impact on Anxiety Levels

Taking a daily prebiotic supplement improves general wellbeing, reduces symptoms of anxiety, and promotes better gut health, a new study reports.

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·March 30, 2021·3 min read

The Early Death of Nerve Cells Is Crucial to Form Healthy Brains

Apoptosis plays a critical role in brain development as it influences the thickness of layers in the cerebral cortex, variety, and layer cell density. Alterations in how cells perform division and apoptosis lead to the development of abnormal cortical structures as seen in a variety of neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism.

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·February 23, 2021·3 min read

Actively Preparing or Watching Others Prepare Food Can Lead to Eating More

Actively preparing your food, or watching others prepare your meal for you, can increase your desire to eat and lead you to consume more, a new study reports.

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·October 20, 2020·3 min read

Researcher Proposes New Theory of Consciousness

A new theory suggests electromagnetic energy in the brain enables neurons and brain regions to create consciousness and our ability to critically think.

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·March 5, 2020·3 min read

Social isolation could cause physical inflammation

Socially isolated individuals may have an increased risk of physical inflammation in the body. Researchers found social isolation was associated with the presence of C-reactive protein and increased levels of glycoprotein fibrinogen. The link between social isolation and physical inflammation was more common in males.

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·September 24, 2019·3 min read

Green tea could hold the key to reducing antibiotic resistance

Epigallocatechin (EGCG), a natural antioxidant found in green tea, may help in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. EGCG restores the activity of aztreonam, an antibiotic commonly used to treat infections caused by P. aeruginosa. The bacteria is resistant to major classes of antibiotics and is currently treated with a combination of drugs.

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·February 25, 2019·3 min read

Fat Cells Work Different ‘Shifts’ Throughout the Day

A new study reports human fat cells have their own internal clocks and circadian rhythms which affect metabolic functions.

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·February 20, 2019·3 min read

New AI Can Identify and Predict Development of Cancer Symptom Clusters

A newly developed AI is able to identify and predict the development of a combination of symptoms associated with chemotherapy.

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·January 28, 2019·4 min read

Stress and Dream Sleep Linked to Pathways of Neuron Death and Survival

According to a new study, the consequence of daily stress is linked to an increase in REM sleep. Researchers report the increase is associated with genes involved in apoptosis and cell survival. The findings shed light on how stress leads to mood disorders, and how changes in sleep contribute to this.

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·December 11, 2018·3 min read

Meditation Adapts the Brain to Respond to Better Feedback

Researchers report the brains of those who practice meditation are less affected by negative feedback than those who do not meditate. The study reports this could be due to altered dopamine levels caused by the act of meditation.

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·May 30, 2018·3 min read

Insomnia is a Likely Long Term Side Effect of Stroke

A new sleep study reveals people who have suffered a stroke take longer to fall asleep and have reduced sleep efficiency compared to those who had no history of stroke.

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