Combating chronic kidney disease with exercise A research team is combating chronic kidney disease (CKD) with exercise. The team had patients engage in a specially designed exercise program and found that it improved their blood vessel health and exercise capacity. Combating chronic kidney disease with exercise Source: Science Daily Fitness
Higher IQ in childhood is linked to a longer life Higher intelligence (IQ) in childhood is associated with a lower lifetime risk of major causes of death, including heart disease, stroke, smoking related cancers, respiratory disease and dementia, finds a new study. Higher IQ in childhood is linked to a longer life Source: Science Daily…
Paving the way for promising treatment for hot flashes Fifteen years ago, Dr. Naomi Rance was at work when she experienced her first hot flash. Rance, a physician and researcher, took note. As it turns out, her basic scientific research on estrogen’s involvement with hot flashes may lead to a promising treatment for them. Paving…
Adolescent obesity linked to early mortality from cardiovascular diseases While there is solid evidence that adolescent overweight and obesity are associated with coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke, less is known about the association between body mass index (BMI) and rarer cardiovascular diseases. Adolescent obesity linked to early mortality from cardiovascular diseases Source: Science Daily…
Why do those with autism avoid eye contact? Individuals with autism spectrum disorder often find it difficult to look others in the eyes as they find eye contact uncomfortable or stressful. Now a study has shed light on the brain mechanisms involved in this behavior. Why do those with autism avoid eye contact? Source: Science…
• Carol H. Wysham, • Patrick Lefebvre, • Dominic PilonEmail authorView ORCID ID profile, • Mike Ingham, • Marie-Hélène Lafeuille, • Bruno Emond, • Rhiannon Kamstra, • Wing Chow, • Michael Pfeifer and • Mei Sheng Duh BMC Endocrine DisordersBMC series – open, inclusive and trusted201717:32 DOI: 10.1186/s12902-017-0180-8 © The Author(s). 2017 Received: 12 December…
Does consuming low-fat dairy increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease? Consuming at least three servings of low-fat dairy a day is associated with a greater risk of developing Parkinson’s disease compared to consuming less than one serving a day, according to a large study. Does consuming low-fat dairy increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease? Source:…
Culprit hidden in plain sight in Alzheimer disease development A new study heightens concerns over the detrimental short- and long-term impact of airborne iron-rich strongly magnetic combustion-derived nanoparticles present in young urbanites’ brains. Culprit hidden in plain sight in Alzheimer disease development Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
Heroin’s use rising, costing society more than billion Heroin use in the United States was estimated to cost society more than $51 billion in 2015, according to new research. Heroin’s use rising, costing society more than billion Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
Improving adolescents’ social and emotional lives must go beyond teaching them skills School programs designed to educate children and adolescents on how to understand and manage emotions, relationships and academic goals must go beyond improving the skills of the individuals to create a respectful climate and allow adolescents more autonomy in decision making, according to…