In recent years, we’ve learned that genetics may play a role in everything from obesity to addictive behavior to various forms of cancer. Despite the fact that we know that our behavior can make a huge difference in our health, it might be tempting to rationalize away bad health behaviors. ”What does it matter if…
Researchers in New York believe they have discovered how the gene for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease interferes with brain activity – an amazing discovery that may lead to better understanding of the causes of more common types of Alzheimer’s. Professor Ralph Nixon, M.D. of the Center for Dementia Research says that his team has uncovered a…
Over the past few years, more and more has become known about the relationship of stress to a number of physical and mental health issues. For many people, the biggest source of stress in their lives is their jobs and that’s become sharply worse over the past three years due to the economy. Not only…
The results of a new study reveals that having sex while sleeping has become a frequent complaint and is a growing disorder. Almost 8% of those referred to a sleep disorder clinic said that they had experienced sexual behavior while asleep – 75% of the complaints were made by men. Researchers from the Sleep Research…
Dr. Robert D. Vorona of Eastern Virginia Medical School, did a recent comparison study between two neighboring high schools, one that started at 7:20 am and one that started at 8:40 am. He found that the teens 16-18 who started school later had a car crash rate 19.2% lower than with the group who started…
Immigrants whose first language is not English and others who speak with non-native accents experience anxiety and stress related to communication on a regular basis, according to a study by Yale researchers reported in the most recent issue of the Journal of Language and Social Psychology. The researchers, Agata Gluszek and John Dovidio, say their research…
Apnea patients who use CPAP therapy may find their memories improve as a result of treatment. Memory improvement not only seems to reverse the effects of apnea but in some cases even improves the memory of apnea patients over control subjects without apnea. CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) provides a continuous flow of air while…
A new study from Wake Forest University shows that young men are more affected by problems in a relationship than young women are – and frequently self-medicate that anxiety with drugs or alcohol. This finding contrasts with research on previous generations, suggesting that young men are becoming more sensitive, or may be showing the long-term…
Researchers at UCLA have identified distinctive genetic markers in children with autism, that may lead to earlier diagnosis and better treatments in the future. A study by Professor Rita M. Cantor and her associates found 20 percent more copy number variants or CNVs in the genes controlling brain development, in children with autism. The study…
Alzheimer’s patients, brain injury patients, and dementia sufferers may benefit from a newly discovered pill that grows brain cells. The drug, currently labeled P7C3 while it undergoes continued study, appears to provide a safe and effective option that helps support developing brain cells to become viable. Testing done on rats demonstrated that the older rats…