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·January 8, 2025·4 min read

Workplace Habits That Put Your Sleep at Risk

A study of over 1,000 employees found that sedentary jobs and nontraditional work schedules significantly increase the risk of insomnia symptoms and disrupted sleep patterns. Sedentary workers experienced a 37% rise in insomnia symptoms, while those with nontraditional schedules were 66% more likely to need “catch-up sleep,” such as weekend oversleeping or frequent naps.

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·October 6, 2021·4 min read

Sense of Purpose Associated With Better Memory

While sense of purpose and cognitive function improved memory recall, sense of purpose alone boosted vividness and coherence in memory.

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·October 5, 2021·6 min read

Natural Compound in Basil May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease

Fenchol, a natural compound found in basil and other plans, appears to have a neuroprotective effect against Alzheimer's disease. Fenchol reduces the formation of zombie neural cells and increases the degradation of non-functional amyloid beta, allowing for quicker clearance of the protein from the brain.

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·July 7, 2021·2 min read

How a Series of Sleep Loss Impacts Mental and Physical Wellbeing

Three consecutive nights of sleep loss can have a negative impact on both mental and physical health. Sleep deprivation can lead to an increase in anger, frustration, and anxiety. Additionally, those who experienced sleep loss reported a change in physical wellbeing, including gastrointestinal and respiratory problems.

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·May 4, 2021·6 min read

New Neuroimaging Technique Studies Brain Stimulation for Depression

Researchers apply DOT neuroimaging to patients receiving repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for depression to better understand the effectiveness of the brain stimulation for the treatment of the disorder.

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·April 20, 2021·5 min read

Chaperone Protein Imbalance Promotes Toxic Tau Buildup in the Aging Brain

A new preclinical study has identified the role chaperone protein imbalance plays in initiating the accumulation of tau in the brain.

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·April 15, 2021·5 min read

Study Links Parkinson’s Disease and Neuroticism

A new study reveals those who score high on the personality traits associated with neuroticism are at higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

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·April 14, 2021·4 min read

See Before You Smell: Why You Should Look At Your Food Before Casting Judgment

Researchers say the order in which your senses interact with food items impacts how much you enjoy your meal.

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·June 15, 2020·4 min read

New study reveals racial disparities in fear of police brutality

A new study reveals blacks are five times more likely, and Latinos four times more likely, to fear police brutality than whites. The fear of experiencing police brutality by minorities also exacts an emotional toll that is pervasive, yet largely hidden from view. The emotional burden leads to an increase in psychological and physical health consequences, as well as behavioral changes.

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·April 17, 2020·4 min read

COVID-19 striking more children than expected

Researchers report the number of children infected with COVID-19 is far more extensive than being reported. For every child that requires hospitalization and ICU care for coronavirus, there are 2,381 other children infected with the virus.