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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…
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New Parkinson’s Research Focuses on Heart Impact Beyond the Brain
New findings from researchers at the University of Surrey offer a fresh perspective on Parkinson’s disease, showing that the condition’s effects extend beyond the brain and impact the heart. This pioneering study suggests that targeting the alpha-synuclein protein outside the brain could help manage Parkinson’s-related heart issues. In research published in the journal Experimental Physiology,…
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New Study Reveals How Chronic Alcohol Abuse Damages Cognition
In a pioneering study published in Science Advances, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have demonstrated the lasting effects of heavy alcohol consumption on decision-making and brain function utilizing animal models. This innovative research offers new insights into the persistent cognitive deficits seen in individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and highlights the importance of addressing…
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Shingles Vaccine May Lower Dementia Risk by 20%
A recent study led by Stanford Medicine has uncovered compelling evidence that receiving the shingles vaccine can significantly lower the risk of developing dementia. Analyzing the health records of older adults in Wales, researchers found that those who were vaccinated against shingles were 20% less likely to develop dementia over the following seven years compared…
