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04/02/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
Learned behavior and medication: Study reveals administering cortisol after exposure therapy is NOT beneficial for patients with anxiety
Occasional anxiety can be considered a part of everyday life, but for people with anxiety disorders, the anxious feeling doesn’t go away and may even get worse over time. This can interfere with day-to-day activities like work and school performance. One of the treatments for anxiety disorders is called “exposure therapy,” wherein the patient is […]
03/20/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
Study: Pressure on blood vessels that decreases cerebral blood flow may be linked to Alzheimer’s
The brain works similar to a computer in that both can hold and process plenty of information. But the brain also shares a computer’s need for a reliable source of power to function properly. This power is provided in the form of glucose and oxygen found in the blood. However, some neurological diseases disrupt this […]
03/18/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
How much coffee do you drink? Your DAILY cup of joe may be making you anxious
Coffee has become a fundamental part of many people’s lives. You would be hard-pressed to find someone who does not enjoy an energizing cup of coffee to start off the morning. The rich beverage’s energy-boosting effects can be attributed to its caffeine content – a food component that 85 percent of the U.S. population consumes […]
03/15/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
A good night’s sleep linked to better memory, especially in the elderly
Many Americans get less than the recommended amount of sleep. Poor sleep has been linked to a variety of chronic diseases like heart disease, obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Now, recent research suggests that poor sleep can also deteriorate memory performance, especially in older adults. The National Sleep Foundation‘s inaugural Sleep Health Index report that […]
03/09/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
Understanding the medical differences between Alzheimer’s and dementia
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are two terms that are often used to mean the same thing. Anyone who has done a bit of reading on Alzheimer’s disease finds a link between the neurodegenerative disease and the term “dementia.” While the distinction between the two can be quite confusing to some, the two words actually mean […]
02/24/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
Your motivation could be influenced by chronic inflammation, study says
People often experience days where they lack the motivation to get up and go to wherever they need to be. While this mopey, listless feeling can strike at any moment, those with chronic, low-grade inflammation are more likely to experience the sudden onset of the blues. A study published in the journal Trends in Cognitive Science found […]
02/19/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
Does our brain have an internal hunger switch? Researchers identify neurons that could “turn off” appetite
Eating is a basic activity performed by all living organisms. Yet there is still much to learn about it, especially how and why eating becomes disordered. The National Eating Disorder Association reports that up to 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from an eating disorder, such as overeating, undereating, anorexia or bulimia. But despite eating being more commonly […]
01/24/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
Scientists link chronic inflammation to low motivation and reduced dopamine levels
People often experience days where they lack the motivation to get up and go to wherever they need to be. While this mopey, listless feeling can strike at any moment, those with chronic, low-grade inflammation are more likely to experience the sudden onset of the blues. A study published in the journal Trends in Cognitive Sciences revealed that […]
01/24/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
Gut-brain connection in individuals with autism CONFIRMED by scientific data
Gastrointestinal (GI) problems have always been a common occurrence in many patients with autism, yet the mechanisms behind this phenomenon are not fully understood. Studies have shown that around 70 percent of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have a variant of gastrointestinal disorder, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and gastritis. If left untreated, these […]
12/18/2019
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By Darnel Fernandez
Here’s what you need to know about taking melatonin, the sleep hormone
Sleep is one of the most important things the human body needs to perform at an optimal level. Unfortunately, getting enough quality sleep has become a rarity nowadays. According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 50 to 70 million American adults have chronic sleep disorders. Poor sleep can have drastic health […]
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