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Study examines how evening use of alcohol, caffeine and nicotine affects sleep outcomes

Between 50 to 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder. Sleepless nights are associated with a number of adverse health outcomes including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and certain cancers. Evening use of alcohol, caffeine and nicotine are believed to sabotage sleep.

6 Aug 2019

VSimulators facility will help researchers to study the impact of working, living in skyscrapers

A hydraulically-powered moving chamber designed to simulate the effect of working in a tall swaying building is being constructed at the University of Bath.

6 Aug 2019

Advanced sleep phase may affect at least 1 in 300 adults, study reveals

A quirk of the body clock that lures some people to sleep at 8 p.m., enabling them to greet the new day as early as 4 a.m., may be significantly more common than previously believed.

6 Aug 2019

Ways to offset the four worst side effects of binge-watching

Binge-watching your favorite television show might seem like a great way to relax after a long week, but spending hours on the couch can actually hurt your brain.

5 Aug 2019

Important steps to slow down Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's Disease is the most common type of dementia. It slowly kills brain cells and is the fifth-leading cause of death for Americans age 65 and over.

31 Jul 2019

Autonomic nervous system of babies functions well regardless of mode of delivery, study finds

Late in pregnancy, the human body carefully prepares fetuses for the rigors of life outside the protection of the womb. Levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, ramp up and spike during labor.

31 Jul 2019

Insecticide-treated bed net use is higher during rainy season, study finds

The more rainfall a region in sub-Saharan Africa gets, the more mosquitoes proliferate there and the more likely its residents will sleep under their insecticide-treated bed nets to prevent malaria transmission, a new study from the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs suggests.

30 Jul 2019

In the battle of the fitness trackers, the most steps might not win

When Sonia Anderson got her first Fitbit step tracker, her poor pooch, Bronx, had no idea of all the steps that were coming.

30 Jul 2019

'Tickle' therapy may slow down an important effect associated with aging

'Tickling' the ear with a small electrical current appears to rebalance the autonomic nervous system for over-55s, potentially slowing down one of the effects of ageing, according to new research.

30 Jul 2019

Montmorency tart cherry juice may help improve cognitive performance in older adults

Montmorency tart cherry juice has long been coveted by gout sufferers, athletes for exercise recovery, and those seeking a good night's sleep. Now there's evidence that this polyphenol-rich beverage may help improve cognitive performance in older adults.

29 Jul 2019

Burns and electrocution risk increased with generic phone chargers, says review

A recent case report in the Annals of Emergency Medicine revealed the potential risk of serious burns and electrocution with the use of generic phone chargers compared to branded ones, as shown by several analyses.

26 Jul 2019

Controlled stimulation of the ear canal can help reduce Parkinson's symptoms

A new study has shown that gentle, controlled stimulation of the ear canal can help reduce symptoms of Parkinson's disease.

24 Jul 2019

Many physicians overlook their own self-care, survey finds

Despite believing that self-care is a vitally important part of health and overall well-being, many physicians overlook their own self-care, according to a new survey released today, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Samueli Integrative Health Programs.

24 Jul 2019

Survey: Patients want more guidance from physicians on self-care

Physicians and consumers agree that self-care is important to health and well-being, yet 75 percent of patients say they haven't discussed self-care with their physician within the last two years, according to a new survey released today, conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Samueli Integrative Health Programs.

23 Jul 2019

Teenagers who skip breakfast more likely to become obese

Researchers have found that young adults who skip breakfast are more likely to gain weight than those who eat breakfast.

23 Jul 2019

Checking your phone at night does not affect your body clock in the long run

A new study has found that checking your phone at night does not affect circadian rhythm, also known as the body clock.

23 Jul 2019

Obstructive sleep apnea may be one reason for treatment-resistant depression

When someone is depressed and having suicidal thoughts or their depression treatment just isn't working, their caregivers might want to check to see if they have obstructive sleep apnea, investigators say.

23 Jul 2019

FNR funds an additional 6 million euros for Luxembourg Parkinson's study

In spring 2015, the National Centre for Excellence in Research on Parkinson's Disease was created as the very first inter-institutional research program of its kind in Luxembourg.

22 Jul 2019

Online pain and mood symptom self-management works better when coupled with clinician telecare

Pain is the most common physical symptom for which adults seek medical attention in the United States, while anxiety and depression are the most common mental health symptoms for which adults visit a doctor. Drugs, especially opioids, may not be the only or best therapy.

22 Jul 2019

Study: Offering a wide variety of snack food encourages children to eat more

A new study has found that offering children a wide variety and large quantities of snack food encourages them to eat more - and this practice may be contributing to Australia's weight problem.

22 Jul 2019