Sleep may literally clear the mind
From the NIH media release: A good night’s rest may literally clear the mind. Using mice, researchers showed for the first time that the space between brain cells may increase during sleep, allowing the brain…
Doctors should routinely evaluate patients for physical activity habits
From the American Heart Association Scientific Statement: Doctors should evaluate your physical activity habits as routinely as checking your blood pressure and other risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, the American Heart Association recommends in a…
Older Americans: Attitudes on work and retirement
From the University of Chicago media release: The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research has released the results of a major new survey exploring the views of older Americans about their plans for work…
‘Peanut Butter’ Test Can Help Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease, Researchers Find
From the media release: A dollop of peanut butter and a ruler can be used to confirm a diagnosis of early stage Alzheimer’s disease, University of Florida Health researchers have found. Jennifer Stamps, a graduate…
Molecule produced during exercise boosts brain health
From the Cell Press media release: Research has shown that exercise is good for the brain. Now investigators have identified a molecule called irisin that is produced in the brain during endurance exercise and has…
Mild cognitive impairment in Parkinsons disease may be linked with extensive neurodegeneration
From the University of Montreal media release: Researchers at the University of Montreal and the Institut universitaire de gératrie de Montréal examined brain changes over 20 months in Parkinson’s patients with and without mild cognitive…
Dogs mood offers insight into the health of their owners
From the Newcastle University media release: Monitoring a dog’s behaviour could be used as an early warning sign that an older owner is struggling to cope or their health is deteriorating. Experts at Newcastle University,…
Stepfamilies add to caregiver burden
From the University of Michigan media release: Caregiving is always tough, but it’s that much tougher when caregivers have to rely on family ties that are ambiguous, strained or virtually nonexistent, suggests a University of…
Eating fish, nuts may not help thinking skills after all
From the American Academy of Neurology media release: Contrary to earlier studies, a new study suggests that omega-3 fatty acids may not benefit thinking skills. The study is published in the September 25, 2013, online…
Personality a key factor in health care use
From the University of Rochester Medical Center media release: Psychiatrists and psychologists have long understood that an individual’s personality can define how he or she views the world around them, reacts to situations, and interacts…