Can omega-3 help prevent Alzheimer’s disease? Brain SPECT imaging shows possible link The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease is expected to triple in the coming decades and no cure has been found. Recently, interest in dietary approaches for prevention of cognitive decline has increased. In particular, the omega-3 fatty acids have shown anti-amyloid, anti-tau and anti-inflammatory…
Sleep loss affects your waistline Sleep loss increases the risk of obesity through a combination of effects on energy metabolism. This research will highlight how disrupted sleep patterns, a common feature of modern living, can predispose to weight gain, by affecting people’s appetite and responses to food and exercise. Sleep loss affects your waistline Source:…
Air pollution may disrupt sleep High levels of air pollution over time may get in the way of a good night’s sleep, according to new research. Air pollution may disrupt sleep Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
Virtual reality for psychiatric treatment? Research shows promise for VR and other technologies in mental health care A growing body of evidence suggests that virtual reality (VR) technology can be an effective part of treatment for phobias, posttraumatic stress disorder, and other mental health conditions, according to a research review. Virtual reality for psychiatric…
Pet dogs help kids feel less stressed Pet dogs provide valuable social support for kids when they’re stressed, according to a study by researchers, who were among the first to document stress-buffering effects of pets for children. Pet dogs help kids feel less stressed Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
The family dog could help boost physical activity for kids with disabilities The family dog could serve as a partner and ally in efforts to help children with disabilities incorporate more physical activity into their daily lives. A case study of one 10-year-old boy with cerebral palsy and his family’s dog, found the intervention program…
Swearing aloud can make you stronger In the research, Dr Stephens and his team conducted two experiments. In the first, 29 participants completed a test of anaerobic power — a short, intense period on an exercise bike — after both swearing and not swearing. In the second, 52 participants completed an isometric handgrip test, again…
Believe you can stop climate change and you will If we believe that we can personally help stop climate change with individual actions — such as turning the thermostat down — then we are more likely to make a difference, according to new research. Believe you can stop climate change and you will Source: Science…
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…
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…