Low-density lipoproteins (LDL or the “bad” cholesterol) may play a role in the development of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. In this study, researchers observed that individuals with high LDL cholesterol levels had an elevated risk for early-onset … [Read more...]
Mental Attitude
Teasing Kids About Weight May Lead to Weight Gain
A study that included 110 middle school students who were either overweight or at risk of being overweight found that those who reported high levels of weight-related teasing were more likely to experience an increase in their body mass index than … [Read more...]
Obesity May Shrink the Brain
Based on MRI scans of the brains of over 12,000 middle age and older adults, researchers have identified an association between higher amounts of body fat and reduced volume of gray matter in certain areas of the brain. Though researchers are unsure … [Read more...]
Americans Are Stressed
A worldwide poll conducted last year revealed that about 55% of Americans said they felt stressed the day before, compared to just 35% in other countries, and nearly 45% of Americans felt worry the day before, compared to 39% worldwide. Gallup, April … [Read more...]
Saturated Fat Linked to Dementia?
Using data from nine published studies involving 23,402 older adults, researchers have identified an association between dietary intake of saturated fat and an elevated risk for dementia. Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease, June 2019 … [Read more...]
Teens with ADHD May Be Higher-Risk Drivers…
After reviewing the health records and driving history of 14,936 men and women born between 1987 and 1997, researchers report that as teenagers, individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were more likely to be cited for moving … [Read more...]
Autistic Kids “In Tune” with Mom’s Feelings
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) usually have trouble interpreting facial emotions, but a new study finds that some autistic kids are just as “in-tune” with their mother’s expressions as kids without ASD. In the study, researchers had … [Read more...]
Smiling Can Boost Your Mood
Following a review of data from 14 studies published in the last fifty years, researchers conclude that smiling can make people feel happier, scowling can evoke angrier feelings, and frowning can result in the sensation of sadness. Lead researcher … [Read more...]
Hearing Loss Linked to Stroke Risk?
An analysis of data concerning nearly 20,000 middle-aged and older Chinese adults identified an association between hearing loss and an elevated risk for stroke, particularly in cases of severe hearing loss. Atherosclerosis, March 2019 … [Read more...]
Criticism and Creativity
Through field and lab experiments, researchers have observed that negative feedback may help or hinder creativity depending on where the criticism came from. More specifically, the data show that when creative professionals or participants received … [Read more...]
Positive Well-Being Benefits Those with Autism
According to a new study that monitored the mental health of 36 employed adults with the autism spectrum disorder, those with a greater sense of happiness and life satisfaction were less likely to develop depressive symptoms over the following year. … [Read more...]
Gut Bacteria May Be Linked to Dementia Risk
Bacteroides are a group of bacteria that are beneficial to the gut because they crowd out "bad" infection-causing bugs. According to a new study that analyzed stool samples of 128 older adults with and without dementia, researchers found that … [Read more...]
‘Mindfulness’ May Help Some Manage Their Chronic Pain
Mindfulness is described as the ability to be fully present, aware of where you are, and calm about what’s going on around you. A review of data from twenty published studies involving over 2,000 patients with chronic pain found that engaging in a … [Read more...]
Attitude May Help Prevent a Second Stroke
Examinations of 400 patients who survived either a mild or moderate stroke or a transient ischemia attack found that those who felt as though they could protect themselves from a second stroke were less likely to have high blood pressure (a risk … [Read more...]