The new method paves the way for further research to study the full complexity of the nutrition-aging landscape. The results of the study underscore the importance of thinking about nutrition holistically. According to recent research from the Butler Columbia Aging Center at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, the answer to a seemingly simple …
The impact of technology on mental health is an area of study that is still in its infancy. Things like televisions, tablets, phones, and computers have begun to reveal the positive and negative influences technology can have on a person’s mindset. However, there is a new development that has the potential to accelerate our understanding …
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Our diet has an impact on our mental health. You are probably familiar with the saying “You are what you eat”. As for how you feel after eating, there might be some truth in that. What we consume through our meals affects both our physical and mental well-being, as our body uses what we consume …
Share on PinterestWhat makes us feel alert – or less – in the morning? Image credit: Grant Faint/Getty Images. Individuals tend to experience different levels of alertness from day to day, while also differentiating themselves from other individuals by their average daily alertness levels. A recent longitudinal study suggests that the previous night’s sleep pattern, …
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When most people think of the dangers of drunk driving, they think of things like getting into accidents or getting pulled over by the police. However, drunk driving comes with other risks – dangers that can affect your mental state. Repeat offenders are more likely to suffer from anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. …
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When it comes to blood types, there are four major categories within the ABO group: A, B, O, and AB. Within these groups are eight other blood types, with type O being the most common and AB negative being the rarest. Do some of them affect stroke risk more than others? The best answer right …
November is Caregiver Awareness Month, and timely results from a study published in Blood advances suggest that, among caregivers of patients undergoing stem cell transplantation, how someone approaches coping may influence their levels of anxiety, depression, and poor quality of life (QOL) they experience. In particular, problem-solving and acceptance coping strategies seemed more helpful. This …
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AAlthough Mac Howard has gone the last 16 years without a recurrence of bladder cancer, he never really feels free. The 58-year-old Indiana resident is still studying his urine for any traces of blood, and every time he marks another anniversary of his diagnosis, there’s a twist of fear in his stomach. “It’s always in …
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Reprinted with permission from Brain Energy by Christopher M. Palmer, MD (BenBella Books, Inc., 2022) What we eat, when we eat, and how much we eat have direct effects on metabolism and mitochondria. Everyone knows that diet plays a role in obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. What most people might not know is that diet …
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The midterm elections are over, with the Democrats retaining their slim lead in the Senate but losing the House of Representatives to the Republicans. Election results impact the national economy and you, but there were also statewide ballot measures that could affect people’s wallets. For example, a victory for Medicaid expansion in South Dakota will …
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