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06/22/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Excessive use of video games, social media and the internet linked to poor academic performance
A new study has found that teens who play video games or surf the internet for more than an hour a day tend to perform worse at school compared to teens who use these interactive technologies in moderation. Interactive technologies are anything that allows for the two-way flow of information, such as video games, smartphones, social […]
05/21/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Food for the brain: Review examines the link between diet and mental health
A review published in the journal European Neuropsychopharmacology shows that a person’s diet can improve or worsen his mental health, depending on the quality of the foods that he eats. European researchers arrived at this conclusion after reviewing past studies that examined the potential link between nutrition and mental health. The researchers found strong evidence that the Mediterranean diet, […]
05/19/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Study: Fire retardant used in furniture and insulation linked to antisocial behavior
A study published in the journal Environmental Health shows that commonly used fire retardants may increase children’s risk of antisocial behavior. Researchers from Oregon State University and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that children with higher levels of exposure to certain types of flame retardants are more likely to exhibit antisocial […]
05/04/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Study: Inflammation may be linked to “brain fog”
Researchers from the University of Birmingham and the University of Amsterdam have found strong evidence linking inflammation to “brain fog,” a type of cognitive dysfunction commonly described as mental sluggishness. In their study published in the journal Neuroimage, the researchers explained that a cognitive process responsible for alertness is particularly affected shortly after inoculation with a vaccine that causes […]
03/08/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Sleep and memories: Study shows sound cues can help participants solve puzzles while they’re ASLEEP
Researchers from Northwestern University have found a fascinating way to activate problem-solving during sleep. In a study published in the journal Psychological Science, the researchers explained how they used sound cues to stimulate information processing in sleeping participants. When the volunteers woke up the next day, they were able to work out the brainteasers they failed to solve the previous night. “This study provides […]
02/23/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Researchers suggest fish oil supplements should be considered a potential treatment for ADHD
Most commonly used medications for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are known to cause side effects that negatively impact children’s mental health. Ritalin and Adderall, for example, can cause sleep problems, anxiety, irritability and headache. Therefore, researchers are now looking for alternative treatments for ADHD. In a recent study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry, British and Taiwanese researchers found that fish […]
02/23/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Immunologist warns Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines may cause neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s
Immunologist J. Bart Classen warns that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines for COVID-19 can potentially cause neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease. In a paper published in the journal Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, Classen reported that mRNA-based vaccines like the two jabs can misfold proteins in the body that are linked to the development of neurodegenerative disorders. Long-term […]
02/18/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Reducing your sugar intake will help improve your sleep quality and food choices
Wish to sleep and eat better? Cut back on sugar. That’s what clinical psychologist Michael Breus suggests in his article for Psychology Today, where he discussed the link between sugar and the brain and how their interaction can affect sleep quality and intensify your cravings for sweets. How a high-sugar diet affects sleep quality Breus, a fellow at the American […]
02/09/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Active ingredient in psychedelic tea puts the brain in a “dream-like state,” shows promise as treatment for psychiatric disorders
A potent compound in psychedelic tea can make you “dream while awake,” potentially opening new opportunities for treating psychiatric disorders. In a study published in Scientific Reports, an international team of researchers found that dimethyltryptamine (DMT) in ayahuasca tea can induce a rhythm of oscillating “delta” and “theta” waves in the brain, similar to the wave pattern during dreaming. People on […]
02/05/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Lowering homocysteine levels can decrease risk of heart attack, stroke and Alzheimer’s
Homocysteine is an amino acid produced when proteins are broken down. High homocysteine levels, called hyperhomocysteinemia, are known to increase disease risk. As a case in point, the condition is linked to heart attack, stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. High homocysteine levels and cardiovascular disease Previous research has found that homocysteine can damage the endothelium, the tissue lining the blood vessels […]
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