Purpose in life by day linked to better sleep at night Having a purpose in life means you are more likely to sleep better at night with less sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome, reports a new study. Cultivating a purpose in life could be drug-free strategy to improve sleep, scientists said. The study participants…
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New technology to manipulate cells could help treat Parkinson’s, arthritis, other diseases A groundbreaking advancement in materials could potentially help patients requiring stem cell therapies for spinal cord injuries, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritic joints or any other condition requiring tissue regeneration, according to a new study. New technology to manipulate cells could help…
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Natural plant compound may reduce mental effects of aging, more evidence shows The benefits of antioxidant fisetin have been demonstrated in mouse model of premature aging, Alzheimer’s disease. Natural plant compound may reduce mental effects of aging, more evidence shows Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
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Gene that could play key role in depression identified Depression affects more than 300 million people annually. Now, a new study has pinpointed how one particular gene plays a central role — either protecting from stress or triggering a downward spiral, depending on its level of activity. Gene that could play key role in depression…
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Faster diagnosis of inherited, lethal nerve disease could advance search for new treatments Physicians report success in a small study of a modified skin biopsy that hastens the earlier diagnosis of an inherited and progressively fatal nerve disease and seems to offer a clearer view of the disorder’s severity and progression. With a quicker and…
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Closing medical marijuana dispensaries increases crime, according to new study Contrary to popular belief, medical marijuana dispensaries (MMDs) reduce crime in their immediate areas, suggests a new report. Closing medical marijuana dispensaries increases crime, according to new study Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
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Drinking alcohol while pregnant could have transgenerational effects Soon-to-be mothers have heard the warning – don’t drink while pregnant. Experts have issued numerous statements about the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy, as it can lead to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Now a new study finds that prenatal ethanol exposure (from maternal alcohol consumption…
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Mindfulness-based therapy may reduce stress in overweight and obese individuals In a randomized clinical trial of women who were overweight or obese, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) increased mindfulness and decreased stress compared with health education. In addition, fasting blood sugar levels decreased within the MBSR group, but not within the health education group. Mindfulness-based therapy…
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Well-being in later life: The mind plays an important role Well-being in later life is largely dependent on psychosocial factors. Physical impairments tend to play a secondary role, as scientists have discovered. Well-being in later life: The mind plays an important role Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
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Fasting blood sugar, fasting insulin identified as new biomarkers for weight loss A personalized diet approach could lead to greater weight loss and maintenance success, report researchers. Their study identifies fasting blood sugar and/or fasting insulin as new biomarkers for weight loss in people with prediabetes or diabetes. Fasting blood sugar, fasting insulin identified as…
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