- Autism, ADHD, School Absence Are Risk Factors For Self-Harm: Study
London [UK]: A recent research led by King’s College London and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust has analysed factors associated with self-harm in over 111,000 adolescents aged 11-17 years old. Published in BMC Medicine the study found that the risk for self-harm presenting to hospital emergency departments was nearly three times higher for …Autism, ADHD, School Absence Are Risk Factors For Self-Harm: Study Read More »
- Study: Sleep Deprivation Affects Stem Cells In Cornea
Washington [US]: Sleep deprivation is a serious health problem and it has negative impacts on mental and physical health. Eye problems such as dryness and itching are commonly experienced after episodes of sleep deprivation, while long-term sleep deprivation comes with an increased risk for eye disease. The cornea, which is the transparent tissue layer covering …Study: Sleep Deprivation Affects Stem Cells In Cornea Read More »
- Health Benefits Of Dancing
New Delhi [India]: When you’re not lifting heavy weights or doing painful stretches, dancing is one of the best and most enjoyable fitness exercises. Not only is dancing physically helpful, but it also has some benefits for mental health as it has been shown to be a great activity to instantly lift and relax. Dancing … - Study: Seven Hours Of Sleep Is Optimal In Middle, Old Age
Washington [US]: Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Fudan University have said that seven hours is the ideal amount of sleep for people in their middle age and upwards, with too little or too much little sleep associated with poorer cognitive performance and mental health. Sleep plays an important role in enabling cognitive function …Study: Seven Hours Of Sleep Is Optimal In Middle, Old Age Read More »
- Study: Early Self-Awareness Of Autism Might Lead To Better Life Quality
Washington [US]: Individuals who learn they are autistic at a younger age can have a heightened quality of life and sense of well-being in adulthood. That’s the finding of a new study, published in the journal Autism, which also found that those who learned of their autism as adults reported more positive emotions (especially relief) …Study: Early Self-Awareness Of Autism Might Lead To Better Life Quality Read More »
- Study: Combination Of Three Treatments May Reduce Cancer Risk Among Senior Adults
Zurich [Switzerland]: According to a new study, a combination of high doses of vitamin D, omega 3 fatty acids, and a simple home strength training program (SHEP) has been shown to reduce a cumulative reduction by 61 per cent in cancer risk for healthy adults age 70 and older. The findings of the research were …Study: Combination Of Three Treatments May Reduce Cancer Risk Among Senior Adults Read More »
- Study: Obsession With Failure, Hunt For Perfection Linked To Burnout
Washington [US]: Athletes who strive for perfection and fixate on their mistakes risk burning out, a recent study by the University of Essex has found. More than 250 sportspeople – across individual and team sports – were examined and it was discovered hyper self-critical competitors who react negatively to even minor failings are at risk …Study: Obsession With Failure, Hunt For Perfection Linked To Burnout Read More »
- Study: Antidepressants Do Not Improve Quality Of Life Long Term
Washington [US]: Over time, using antidepressants is not associated with significantly better health-related quality of life, compared to people with depression who do not take the drugs. These were the findings of a recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Omar Almohammed of King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, and colleagues. It is …Study: Antidepressants Do Not Improve Quality Of Life Long Term Read More »
- Study: Vigorous Exercise During Diet Can Reduce Your Craving For Fatty Foods
Pullman [Washington]: In hopes of easing things up for human dieters, during a recent study, researchers found that rats on a 30-day diet who exercised intensely resisted cues for favoured, high-fat food pellets. The findings of the research were published in the journal ‘Obesity’ by physiology and neuroscience researcher, Travis Brown and colleagues from Washington …Study: Vigorous Exercise During Diet Can Reduce Your Craving For Fatty Foods Read More »
- Study: Mediterranean-Style Diet During Pregnancy May Reduce Preeclampsia Risk
Dallas (Texas) [US]: According to new research, following a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy was associated with a reduced risk of developing preeclampsia. Black women appeared to have the greatest reduction of risk. The findings of the study were published in the ‘Journal of the American Heart Association’. Previous studies have found that following a Mediterranean …Study: Mediterranean-Style Diet During Pregnancy May Reduce Preeclampsia Risk Read More »
- Research Shows Excess Weight Almost Doubles Risk Of Womb Cancer
London [UK]: New research shows that lifelong excess weight almost doubles a woman’s risk of developing womb cancer. The findings of the study were published in ‘BMC Medicine’. The study from the University of Bristol is one of the first to find that for every 5 extra BMI units, a woman’s risk of womb (endometrial) …Research Shows Excess Weight Almost Doubles Risk Of Womb Cancer Read More »
- Researchers Reveal Hidden Problem Of Anorexia Nervosa During Pregnancy
Melbourne (Victoria) [Australia]: Researchers have revealed the hidden issues and developed recommendations and principles for multidisciplinary management of anorexia nervosa in pregnancy, according to a new study by Monash University. The findings of the study were published in the journal, ‘The Lancet Psychiatry’. The findings include a focus on the specialist mental health, obstetric, medical, …Researchers Reveal Hidden Problem Of Anorexia Nervosa During Pregnancy Read More »
