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Study links air pollution to dementia and cardiovascular disease

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From the Karolinska Institutet press release: People continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they also suffer from cardiovascular diseases, according to a study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden… 

Study looks at role of culture in views of sickness

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From the University of Texas at San Antonio press release: The physical and mental sensations we associate with feeling sick are a natural biological response to inflammation within the body. However, the strength and severity… 

Study looks at how heartbreak and hardship shape growing old

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From the University of East Anglia press release: From being raised by an emotionally cold mother to experiencing violence, war and bereavement, difficult life events have a profound effect on our physical and mental wellbeing… 

Study suggests spending time in nature reduces stress

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From the Cornell University press release: New research from an interdisciplinary Cornell team has found that as little as 10 minutes in a natural setting can help college students feel happier and lessen the effects… 

Study suggests having an optimistic partner has health benefits

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From the Michigan State University press release: Michigan State University research found that those who are optimistic contribute to the health of their partners, staving off the risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and… 

Study suggests blood supply to brain affects memory

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From the DZNE – German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases press release: Memory performance and other cognitive abilities benefit from a good blood supply to the brain. This applies in particular to people affected by a…