Sleep frees the hippocampus for new memory contents
Two regions of our brain are used to store memory contents: the hippocampus and the cerebral cortex. While the former is required, especially at short notice, to absorb new information, the latter can store large amounts of information for a long time.
Training for first-time marathon “reverses” ageing of blood vessels
Older and slower runners benefit the most
Heart damage from preterm birth may be corrected with exercise in young adulthood
Heart abnormalities caused by premature birth may be corrected with exercise in young adulthood, according to research presented at EuroCMR 2019, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
Being too harsh on yourself could lead to OCD and anxiety
A new study has found that people who reported intense feelings of responsibility were susceptible to developing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) or Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) was published in the International Journal of Cognitive Therapy.
Plant-based Diets Can be Effective in Reducing Heart Failure Risk
New study looks at how five diet patterns may impact risk of future heart failure
Physical Activity May Offset Mortality Risk Caused by Too Much Sitting
For less active adults, the amount of time spent sitting may be associated with an increased risk of death; however, increasing physical activity to recommended levels may eliminate this association in some, according to a study published in the annual cardiovascular health promotion issue of…
Skipping Breakfast Associated with Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Death
Eating breakfast regularly lowered cardiovascular-specific and stroke-specific mortality
Many stroke patients not screened for osteoporosis, despite known risks
The majority of stroke survivors are not screened or treated for osteoporosis, broken bones, or fall risk — despite stroke being a risk factor for these conditions. The risk is up to four times greater than in healthy people, according to new research in…
Childhood caries and periodontal diseases may increase the risk of atherosclerosis in adulthood
A Finnish 27-year follow-up study suggests that common oral infections in childhood, caries and periodontal diseases, are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis in adulthood.
Fish are accumulating certain antidepressants, antibiotics and sun cream components
The UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country has found that certain drugs and sunscreens are contaminating the water, are being accumulated by fish and causing them to have side effects
Study Provides Insights on Marijuana and Opioid Use in People with Cancer
A new study reveals that many people with cancer use marijuana, and rates of use in the U.S. have increased over time. The study also found that patients with cancer are more likely to use prescription opioids than adults without cancer.
New pediatric blood pressure guidelines identify more kids at higher risk of premature heart disease
New guidelines that classified more children as having elevated blood pressure are better at predicting which kids are likely to develop heart disease when they reach adulthood, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension.The guidelines were issued by the American Academy…