Jacob Crouse, University of Sydney; Emiliana Tonini, University of Sydney, and Ian Hickie, University of Sydney This is the next article in our ‘Light and health’ series, where we look at how light affects our physical and mental health in sometimes surprising ways. Read other articles in the series....
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By Saskia Sivananthan, McGill University and Laura Middleton, University of WaterlooWalk 10,000 steps a day, cut back alcohol, get better sleep at night, stay socially active — we’re told that changes like these can prevent up to 40 per cent of dementia cases worldwide. Given that dementia is still...
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Eric B. Larson, University of Washington and Laura Gitlin, Drexel University Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol. That is the key finding of a new study that we and our colleagues...
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by: April Smith, Auburn University Although service members know they may lose their lives in combat in service of their country, they may not expect to lose their lives – or those they love – to suicide. A 2021 study estimated that four times as many active duty service...
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Soeren Mattke, University of Southern California and Ying Liu, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Mild cognitive impairment – an early stage of dementia – is widely underdiagnosed in people 65 and older. That is the key takeaway of two recent studies from our team. In the...
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A psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health − and how to get help Toxic stress increases the risks for obesity, diabetes, depression and other illnesses. Klaus Vedfelt/Digital Vision via Getty Images By Lawson R. Wulsin, University of Cincinnati COVID-19 taught most people that the line...
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by Jason Sawyer, Bryant University Aerobic exercise like jogging, biking, swimming or hiking is a fundamental way to maintain cardiovascular and overall health. The intensity of aerobic exercise is important to determine how much time you should spend training in order to reap its benefits. As an exercise science...
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A trauma psychiatrist explains what PTSD really is and how to seek help Some social media posts about PTSD mislead rather than inform. Tarik Vision/iStock via Getty Images Plus reprint by author, Arash Javanbakht, Wayne State University Among the many emerging trends on social media, one recent concerning fad...
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Interview with Jeff Oliveira Jeff Oliveira has been dealing with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) for nearly 17 years. He tried multiple therapies, surgeries and medications before finding Dr. Newman and Virginia Ketamine Therapy. Since receiving ketamine infusions, Jeff’s pain has drastically reduced and his quality of life has improved. ...
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It’s that time of year again! Thanksgiving. Gratitude is a predominant theme of the season. Yet for many, this time of year is particularly difficult as individuals and loved ones deal with chronic pain or depression. Sometimes it can be especially difficult to find things to be truly thankful...
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