Researchers seeking to understand the brain mechanisms that secure memory storage during sleep, have zeroed in on a “sleep spindle” – a one-second burst of brain activity. Leading theories propose that sleep presents an opportune time for important, new memories to become stabilized. And it’s long been known which brain waves are produced during sleep.… Continue reading Bursts of Brain Activity during Sleep Linked to Memory Rejuvenation
Author: Jane Farrell
Protect Your Skin from The Sun’s Deadly Rays
The summer sun can wreak some serious cosmetic and health damage on our skin. Luckily, there are ways to prep your skin before to keep it safe all summer long. Here are my best tips: Always apply sunscreen if you plan to be outdoors for an hour, even during cloudy days: sResearch proves that strong… Continue reading Protect Your Skin from The Sun’s Deadly Rays
Animal Study Shows Why Opioid Therapy May Not Always Work Well for Chronic Pain
Pain-induced changes in the rat brain’s opioid receptor system may explain the limited effectiveness of opioid therapy in chronic pain and may play a role in the depression that often accompanies it, according to new research. These findings clearly show the impact of chronic pain on the brain and its relation to depression. The study,… Continue reading Animal Study Shows Why Opioid Therapy May Not Always Work Well for Chronic Pain
Hot Cars Can Kill Children within An Hour
Researchers from University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Arizona State University found that if a car is parked in the sun on a summer day, the interior temperature can reach 116 degrees F. and the dashboard may exceed 165 degrees F. in approximately one hour — the time it can take for… Continue reading Hot Cars Can Kill Children within An Hour
3 Ways A Good Smile Can Brighten A Child’s Future
The idiom “Don’t judge a book by its cover” means you shouldn’t form an opinion about someone based on appearance or personality. Yet the reality is, much of society – from school to the business world – does just that. This tendency can be particularly rough on a young person’s psyche – and future… Continue reading 3 Ways A Good Smile Can Brighten A Child’s Future
Annual Report to The Nation: Overall Cancer Mortality Continues to Decline
The latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer finds that overall cancer death rates continue to decline in men, women, and children in the United States in all major racial and ethnic groups. Overall cancer incidence, or rates of new cancers, decreased in men and were stable in women from 1999… Continue reading Annual Report to The Nation: Overall Cancer Mortality Continues to Decline
Doctors Fail to Flag Concussion Patients for Critical Followup
Although there is increasing evidence of the long-term effects of concussion, more than half the patients seen at top-level trauma centers may fall off the radar after diagnosis, putting at risk the treatments for these long-term effects. A nationwide study, led by scientists at the University of California San Francisco and the University of Southern… Continue reading Doctors Fail to Flag Concussion Patients for Critical Followup
Vigorous Exercise Can Slow Down Heart’s Aging
To keep your heart young, it’s necessary to exercise four to five days per week, according to new research published in The Journal of Physiology. The findings could be an important step to develop exercise strategies to slow down such ageing. The optimal amount of exercise required to slow down aging of the heart and… Continue reading Vigorous Exercise Can Slow Down Heart’s Aging
Loneliness: Understanding and Beating the Hidden Health Risk
Editor’s note: A new study reveals loneliness at epidemic levels, with almost half of Americans missing meaningful in-person daily interactions, such as having an extended conversation with a friend or spending quality time with family. Loneliness can actually be life-threatening, notes veteran holistic physician Dr. Bradley Nelson, author of the bestselling book The Emotion Code.… Continue reading Loneliness: Understanding and Beating the Hidden Health Risk
One in Ten Parents Say Their Child Has Gotten Sick from Spoiled or Contaminated Food
One in ten parents say their child has become sick from contaminated food, with restaurants being the worst culprits, according to new research. Few parents are using some simple strategies to protect kids from food poisoning outside the home, such as at a potluck or restaurant, according to a new report from C.S. Mott Children’s… Continue reading One in Ten Parents Say Their Child Has Gotten Sick from Spoiled or Contaminated Food
Is Emotional Eating Contributing to Your Prediabetes?
If you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes or have been told that you’re at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes, you already know you’ve got to change your eating habits. But overhauling your diet is anything but easy—especially when you’re feeling hurt, sad, mad, lonely, or aggravated. If you turn to food when you’re stressed… Continue reading Is Emotional Eating Contributing to Your Prediabetes?
Helping Kids Be Scientists
With the right techniques, children can eventually become citizen scientists – members of the public whose activities can contribute to the development of real scientific knowledge. That’s the theme of a new UC Davis article, “Real Science in the Palm of Your Hand: A Framework for Designing and Facilitating Citizen Science in the Classroom,” by… Continue reading Helping Kids Be Scientists
Common Challenges Young People Face in Choosing Health Plans
While recent grads are already worrying about student loan debts, there’s another pressing financial problem. In a recent survey, eHealth highlights the most common challenges young adults face in choosing health plans. 1. Sticking with Mom and Dad’s plan when moving out of state: If you’re moving to a new state after graduation, you’ll likely… Continue reading Common Challenges Young People Face in Choosing Health Plans
Men with History of NonMelanoma Less Likely to Die of Melanoma
Skin cancer survivors know firsthand that the disease is most treatable when detected early, so they’re more likely to be vigilant about skin exams — and new research shows that such vigilance pays off, according to a news release from the American Academy of Dermatology. After studying more than 900 cases of melanoma reported through… Continue reading Men with History of NonMelanoma Less Likely to Die of Melanoma
Training Your “Compassion Muscle”
New research indicates that as little as two weeks of “compassion meditation training” may reduce the distress a person feels at another’s suffering while also remaining more compassionate and calm. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison says that the compassion meditation training — intentionally cultivating positive wishes to understand and relieve the suffering of others… Continue reading Training Your “Compassion Muscle”
Lack of Sleep Impairs Brain Power, Promotes Disease
“To sleep, perchance to dream, ay, there’s the rub.” Unfortunately, the lament of Shakespeare’s Hamlet remains all too true for as many as 70 million Americans who experience some type of sleeping disorder. Getting a sufficient amount of sleep is closely associated with good physical and mental health and overall quality of life. Most adults… Continue reading Lack of Sleep Impairs Brain Power, Promotes Disease
On The Horizon: Non-Invasive Therapy to Treat Atherosclerosis
An injection may one day be able to reverse atherosclerosis, according to emerging research presented at the American Heart Association’s Vascular Discovery: From Genes to Medicine Scientific Sessions 2018, a premier global exchange of the latest advances in vascular biology for researchers and clinicians. Atherosclerosis is characterized by a narrowing of arteries and blood vessels… Continue reading On The Horizon: Non-Invasive Therapy to Treat Atherosclerosis
Five Tips for Body Trust, Connection and Acceptance
Body Trust involves developing a deep connection with your body so that you can make choices around food, exercise, sleep, and other practices that resonate with who you are. Body acceptance encourages care for your body and being. How do you get there if you are feeling disconnected and not so cared for in your… Continue reading Five Tips for Body Trust, Connection and Acceptance