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Heart rate is determined by the number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically expressed as beats per minute (BPM), it can vary with as the body's need for oxygen changes, such as during exercise or sleep.

New study links obstructive sleep apnea with changes to brain structure typical of dementia

Obstructive sleep apnoea is associated with changes to the structure of the brain that are also seen in the early stages of dementia, according to a study published in the European Respiratory Journal.

5 Jul 2018

Cancerous cells in aggressive childhood brain tumor work together to infiltrate the brain, shows study

Scientists have discovered that cancerous cells in an aggressive type of childhood brain tumor work together to infiltrate the brain, and this finding could ultimately lead to much needed new treatments, according to a new study published in Nature Medicine today (Monday).

2 Jul 2018

Catheter-based ablation procedure reduces risks of death, stroke in AFib patients

Using catheter-based ablation instead of medications alone reduces the risks of death and stroke in patients with the common form of heart arrhythmia known as atrial fibrillation, or AFib, new research from UC Davis physicians shows.

30 Jun 2018

Digital Care Home shows potential to minimize emergency hospital admissions

Care home workers are playing a vital role in an exciting new partnership between care homes and the NHS aiming to improve the quality of life of residents and reduce emergency hospital admissions in Sheffield.

29 Jun 2018

Radar and AI could help diabetics to monitor their blood sugar

People with diabetes could be able to monitor their blood sugar without drawing blood using a system now being developed at the University of Waterloo.

28 Jun 2018

Pilates and yoga can benefit people of all ages and fitness levels

The idea of going for a run or joining a gym can be intimidating for people who don't exercise. When you have a health condition that prevents you from engaging in many types of high-impact exercise, it can also be tough to know where to start.

28 Jun 2018

Study shows that overload training may alter firing in the body's sympathetic nerve fibers

With many recreational triathletes and runners ramping up their training in hopes of getting a personal best this summer, a new measure of stress in the body demonstrates that more isn't better when it comes to endurance sport training.

27 Jun 2018

Poor sleep quality may be important risk factor for atrial fibrillation

Poor sleep quality appears to be an important risk factor for atrial fibrillation, report scientists in the first study of its kind to demonstrate a relationship between poor sleep quality independent of sleep apnea and a higher risk of atrial fibrillation (AF).

26 Jun 2018

Coffee and the heart – four strong cups a day is beneficial finds study

According to a new study four cups of strong coffee might be the amount that would keep the hearts of older adults healthy. The latest study titled, “CDKN1B/p27 is localized in mitochondria and improves respiration-dependent processes in the cardiovascular system—New mode of action for caffeine,” was published on 21st of June 2018 in the journal PLOS Biology.

25 Jun 2018

Relaxing 'brain tingles' may have benefits for both mental and physical health

Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response - the relaxing 'brain tingles' experienced by some people in response to specific triggers, such as whispering, tapping and slow hand movements - may have benefits for both mental and physical health, according to new research.

21 Jun 2018

'Mind-minded' parents contribute greatly to development of infants' emotion regulation capacity

Most parents want their children to learn to regulate their emotions and, for example, not immediately give up after a disappointment or become hysterical when they don't get their way.

20 Jun 2018

Separating migrant children from parents at US border tantamount to child abuse

Pediatricians and experts on child trauma are expressing deep concerns regarding the effects of separating migrant children from their parents at the United States borders and what this could bring about in the child as they grow.

20 Jun 2018

Simple cognitive task after brain injury improves memory function, study finds

Concern is growing about the danger of sports-related concussions and their long-term impact on athletes. But physicians and healthcare providers acknowledge that the science is evolving, leaving questions about rehabilitation and treatment options.

19 Jun 2018

Study shows positive vascular effects of mango intake in postmenopausal women

A new study conducted at the University of California, Davis found that two cups of mangos a day had beneficial effects on systolic blood pressure among healthy postmenopausal women.

11 Jun 2018

Research drug may one day be novel treatment for systemic inflammatory response syndrome

When trauma spills the contents of our cell powerhouses, it can evoke a potentially deadly immune response much like a severe bacterial infection.

11 Jun 2018

Increasing walking pace may reduce mortality risk, suggests study

Speeding up your walking pace could extend your life, research led by the University of Sydney suggests.

1 Jun 2018

Combining football with dietary guidance helps improve fitness, health in older prediabetics

Twice-weekly football training combined with dietary guidance improves fitness level and cardiovascular health profile in untrained 55-70-year-old women and men with prediabetes. Also leads to healthier weight loss than through normal dieting.

29 May 2018

Exercise alters brain's dopamine system to help treat addiction, study finds

New research by the University at Buffalo Research Institute on Addictions has identified a key mechanism in how aerobic exercise can help impact the brain in ways that may support treatment - and even prevention strategies - for addiction.

25 May 2018

Strenuous exercise in teenage years may protect against height loss later in life

A new study has identified several key factors in postmenopausal women that are associated with height loss, a common occurrence in this age group that is known to increase the risk for death and disease.

23 May 2018

Study finds increase in number of calls to US Poison Control Centers about ADHD medication exposures

A new study conducted by the Center for Injury Research and Policy and the Central Ohio Poison Center at Nationwide Children's Hospital found that there were more than 156,000 calls to US Poison Control Centers regarding exposures to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder medications among children and adolescents 19 years of age and younger from January 2000 through December 2014, averaging 200 calls each week or 29 calls per day.

21 May 2018