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Why Sleeping Longer Is Better for Adolescents
New research from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University illustrates a strong link between sleep duration and cognitive performance in adolescents. The study, published in Cell Reports, reveals that adolescents who sleep longer and go to bed earlier exhibit superior brain function and score higher on cognitive tests compared to their peers who get…
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Which Diet Is Better for Muscle Building? Vegan or Omnivorous?
Exciting new research from the University of Illinois challenges the conventional wisdom that animal-based proteins are superior for muscle building. The study, published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, reveals that both vegan and omnivorous diets are equally effective in supporting muscle protein synthesis during a weight-training regimen. “The longstanding belief…
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Insomnia and Sleep Medication Use Increase Disability Risk for Seniors
Up to half of adults over 65 experience insomnia symptoms, a condition that not only disrupts sleep but also severely impacts daily life. A new study from Penn State College of Health and Human Development and Taipei Medical University reveals that both insomnia and the use of sleep medications are significantly linked to increased disability…
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Use of Technology Promotes Brain Health in Older Adults
A new study by the University of Texas at Austin and Baylor University has upended conventional beliefs by demonstrating that technology use among older adults may bolster rather than harm cognitive health. The comprehensive meta-analysis, published in Nature Human Behaviour, suggests that digital engagement can slow cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia. Examining…
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Early Menopause Can Exacerbate Cognitive Decline
A study conducted by researchers at Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine and Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science has uncovered a consequential link between early menopause and accelerated cognitive decline. According to findings published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association, women who entered menopause before the age of 40 experienced…
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New Analysis Highlights Health Risks of E-Cigarettes
A comprehensive analysis led by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers has unveiled significant health risks associated with the exclusive use of e-cigarettes, particularly linking them to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and high blood pressure among adults aged 30 to 70. Published in the March 15 edition of Nicotine & Tobacco Research, the findings also highlight…
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New Way to Curb College Drinking Harms — Without Cutting Alcohol
College students, known as the demographic most prone to heavy drinking in the United States, often face significant alcohol-related consequences. These include blackouts, academic struggles and interpersonal issues, as well as secondhand impacts such as aggression and disrupted studies for their peers. A new study from researchers at Brown University’s School of Public Health introduces…
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New Study Links Poor Oral Health With Chronic Pain and Migraines in Women
A groundbreaking study from the University of Sydney has unveiled a significant connection between poor oral health and higher rates of migraines, abdominal pain and body pain in women. The research, published in Frontiers in Pain Research, suggests a startling link between the oral microbiome and the nervous system, with potential implications for chronic unexplained…
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Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Alleviate Chronic Low Back Pain
Chronic low back pain affects one in four Americans and is a leading cause of disability worldwide. A multi-institutional team led by researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine and the University of Wisconsin-Madison reported that eight weeks of mindfulness or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) training effectively improved physical function and quality of life…
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New Study Links Wildfire Smoke to Rising Mental Health Issues
Exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke is associated with a surge in emergency department visits for mental health conditions, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “Wildfire smoke isn’t just a respiratory issue — it affects mental health, too,” corresponding author Kari Nadeau, the…
