People could be genetically predisposed to social media use Scientists used a behavior genetics framework and twin study data from the 2013 Midlife in the United States survey, York examined how both environmental and genetic factors contribute to social media use by applying an analytical model called Defries-Fulker Regression. People could be genetically predisposed to…
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A brisk walk instead of sitting down: Just ten minutes a day makes a difference It is not the amount of time spent sitting still that matters. Instead it is the extent of physical activity that is essential in reducing the risk of elderly women developing cardiovascular disease, as shown in a new study. A…
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How calorie restriction may prolong life A new review proposes a theory to explain how calorie restriction can extend life across a variety of species. How calorie restriction may prolong life Source: Science Daily Healthy Aging
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One step closer to finding out how wine may protect your neurons Low to moderate intake of red wine can delay the onset of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Researchers have now found out how wine compounds are protective against neuronal death: they should pass through your stomach first. One step closer to…
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Speech and language deficits in children with autism may not cause tantrums Speech or language impairments may not be the cause of more frequent tantrums in children with autism, according to researchers. The findings could help parents of children with autism seek out the best treatment for behavior problems. Speech and language deficits in children…
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You’re not too old to learn that If we as adults continue to learn the way we did as children, we can redefine what it means to be an ‘aging’ adult, a new theory asserts. You’re not too old to learn that Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
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Antibiotic doxycycline may offer hope for treatment of Parkinson’s disease Doxycycline, an antibiotic used for over half a century against bacterial infections, can be prescribed at lower doses for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, say researchers. Antibiotic doxycycline may offer hope for treatment of Parkinson’s disease Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
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Handheld screen time linked with speech delays in young children As the number of smart phones, tablets, electronic games and other handheld screens in US homes continues to grow, some children begin using these devices before beginning to talk. New research suggests these children may be at higher risk for speech delays. Handheld screen time…
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PTSD, certain prescriptions for PTSD may raise risk for dementia Until now, researchers didn’t know whether the kinds of medications used for people with PTSD could increase risks for dementia. (These medications include including antidepressants, antipsychotics, sedatives, or tranquilizers.) A new study examined this connection. PTSD, certain prescriptions for PTSD may raise risk for dementia …
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Seniors who live with their abusers often suffer recurrent abuse Older adults who have been hospitalized for injuries from an assault are more likely to experience subsequent physical abuse if they are female, widowed, diagnosed with dementia, or return home to live with the perpetrator, according to a new study. Seniors who live with their…
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