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How to Best Handle Holiday Stress
'Tis the season to be jolly, but nearly nine out of 10 U.S. adults say that despite feeling joyous, they are also feeling overwhelmed this holiday season, according to the American Psychological Association. The main stressors include finances, missing loved ones and...
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Stroke Survivors Face High Odds for Dementia
Stroke survivors have an 80% increased risk of dementia compared to people who've never suffered a stroke, a new study finds. About 19% of people who'd had a stroke developed dementia during an average six-year follow-up, compared with just 13% of those with no stroke,...
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How to Combat Winter 'Sunset Anxiety'
As the sun sets earlier across the western hemisphere, people are experiencing a condition experts call "sunset anxiety." Although the term does not describe a true clinical diagnosis, sunset anxiety is associated with a feeling of anxiousness, less energy and motivation...
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B Vitamins Could Be Key to Parkinson's Treatment
Scientists have discovered that decreased levels of certain B vitamins may be the missing link between the gut and brain that leads to Parkinson's disease (PD). Specifically, researchers at Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan found that lower levels of...
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Hidden Fat Can Predict Alzheimer's Before Symptoms
An accumulation of fat lurking around the organs of obese people is strongly linked to a buildup of Alzheimer's-linked proteins in the brain, new research finds. Buildup of this visceral fat in middle age may boost levels of the two damaging brain proteins, called amyloid...
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Brain Stimulation Restores Walking After Injury
Scientists say that electrically stimulating a particular region in the brain could help people with injured spinal cords walk more easily, with one patient describing how the technique allowed him to conquer his fear of stairs. The new technique is intended for people with...
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6 Promising Health Benefits of Weight Loss Drugs
Weight loss drugs, including Ozempic, can help people lose about 15% of their body weight. Semaglutide, the generic name for Wegovy and Ozempic, was designed to treat diabetes, but was found to be help obese men and women shed unwanted pounds. And now, doctors are finding...
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FDA Finds Popular Asthma Drug Impacts the Brain
U.S. government researchers have found that a widely prescribed asthma drug originally sold by Merck & Co may be linked to serious mental health problems for some patients, according to a scientific presentation reviewed by Reuters. The researchers found that the drug, sold...
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Getting Fit May Prevent Dementia in Those at Risk
People whose genes put them at high risk for dementia may be able to fight Mother Nature and win, new research out of Sweden suggests. The weapon: Working out on a regular basis to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, also known as CRF. CRF is the capacity of the body's...
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1 in 5 New Moms Suffer From Postpartum Depression
Rates of postpartum depression have more than doubled in little over a decade among American women, a new analysis shows. While about 1 in every 10 new moms (9.4%) suffered postpartum depression in 2010, that number rose to almost 1 in every 5 (19%) by 2021, report a team...
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Diabetes Diagnosis Before 50 Raises Dementia Risk
A Type 2 diabetes diagnosis before age 50 comes with a health risk that patients might not expect. Especially if they are obese, these folks are more likely to develop dementia later, new research warns. "Our study suggests that there may be a cognitive consequences to...
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This Sleep Problem Could Signal Dementia
Many studies have linked sleep problems with increased risk for dementia. Previous research determined that individuals who slept fewer than five hours per night were twice as likely to develop dementia, and twice as likely to die, compared to those who slept six to eight...
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Cocoa, Green Tea May Counter Fatty Food Bingeing
Folks who stress-eat fatty foods like cookies, chips and ice cream might be able to protect their health with a nice cup of cocoa or green tea, a new study says. Drinking cocoa that's high in healthy flavanols along with a fatty meal can counteract some of the impact of fats...
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How GLP-1 Weight Loss Meds Curb Alcohol Abuse
There have been a slew of studies recently supporting the notion that the same mechanisms that help folks lose weight with Ozempic and its kin also work to curb problem drinking. Now, a new study out of Britain adds to that growing pile of evidence. "Our findings show that...
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Taking Deep Breaths Can Reduce Stress and Anxiety
A simple, uncommon ritual starts each staff meeting at Myosin Marketing. When everyone is gathered on Zoom, and before they get to the meat of the agenda, CEO Sean Clayton leads his team through a deep-breathing exercise. The practice sets the tone for the meeting, and helps...
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Alcohol Intake Rose During Pandemic, and Continues
Even as the pressures of the pandemic began to ebb, Americans' growing dependence on alcohol did not, a troubling new study shows. Two years into the globe-altering health crisis, the percentage of Americans who consumed alcohol - which had already spiked between 2018 and...
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New Study Links Autism to Air Pollution Exposure
According to Autism Speaks, a new study found that children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased by 175% over a decade in the U.S. Now, new research reveals that the drastic rise may be linked to air pollution. According to the Daily Mail,...
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Cholesterol Fluctuations May Signal Dementia
A new study has discovered that large fluctuations in cholesterol levels may be a silent predictor of an increased risk for dementia. The six-year study included 10,000 people from Australia and the U.S. in their 70's. The researchers found that men and women with stable...
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Asthma in Children Linked to Memory Deficits
Asthma is associated with memory problems in children, a new study has found. Further, the early onset of asthma might worsen potential memory deficits in kids, researchers found. This is the first study to make such a connection, researchers said. "This study underscores the...
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How to Support Our Veterans
This Veterans Day our country pauses to honor those who have served in the U.S. military. It is a day to remember and reflect upon the sacrifices of our veterans and thank them for their service. Veterans come from all walks of life and have fought in different wars and in...
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This Supplement May Help You Sleep Better
A recent study found that middle-aged men and women who suffer from poor sleep had an average brain age that was as much as three years older than sound sleepers. The researchers also found an association between sleeping less than six hours nightly and developing...
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Day Drowsiness Linked to 'Pre-dementia' Syndrome
Seniors who are drowsy during the day and find it hard to muster enthusiasm for activities could be at higher risk of a brain condition that precedes dementia, a new study warns. These sleep-related problems are associated with "motoric cognitive risk syndrome," a...
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Science-Backed Strategies to Boost Your Memory
While aging may increase your risk of dementia, it is not an inevitable diagnosis. There are ways to safeguard your memory, according to WebMD. Here are some expert tips: Take vitamins. A healthy diet is the staple of optimal cognitive function, but research has shown...
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Poll: Winter Brings Mood Changes to Many Americans
Many Americans experience a "winter funk" as the days grow shorter and temperatures turn colder, a new American Psychiatric Association poll reports. Two-fifths of Americans (41%) said their mood declines during the winter months, according to the APA's Healthy Minds...
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How to Turn Anxiety Into Productivity
A recent poll found that most Americans are stressed over politics and the election, and about 45 million say that anxiety is affecting their sleep. Experts say that suppressing anxiety only magnifies its power over us. However, by viewing anxiety as a motivating force, we...