Share on PinterestCould controlled electric shocks to the brain help improve memory? Image credit: Sorlen Hald/Getty Images. About 40% of adults ages 65 and older experience memory loss. Researchers from Boston University have found that applying noninvasive electrical stimulation to certain parts of the brain may help improve long-term and working memory in people over
Share on PinterestNew research suggests that smoking directly affects the heart. Image credit: sankai/Getty Images. Over 8 million people globally die each year from tobacco use. Researchers from Herlev and Gentofte Hospital in Copenhagen found that smoking weakens the structure of the heart, affecting how well it functions. The research team also found that quitting
Share on PinterestNew research confirms that good sleep is essential for cardiovascular health. Image credit: Janine Mclaren/EyeEm/Getty Images. Researchers examined the relationship between cardiovascular risk and sleep quality. They found that improved sleep quality is linked to lower cardiovascular risk. They noted that increasing awareness of sleep quality and quantity could benefit sleep quality and
Share on PinterestResearchers are exploring new treatments to slow down myopia. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images Over a quarter of the earth’s population is nearsighted (myopic), which is when people can see things clearly when they are up close but blurry when far away. Myopia can lead to irreversible eye damage for some and may progress
On August 31, the FDA authorized updated “bivalent” COVID-19 boosters for the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines. Bivalent boosters offer better protection against COVID-19 variants, including the dominant Omicron variants, which are predicted to circulate this fall and winter. Moderna and Pfizer’s bivalent boosters will replace the current monovalent boosters for eligible individuals — Moderna is
Researchers reviewed previously published studies on taking “micro-breaks,” a short 10-minute break from tasks. The researchers were curious to see if the consensus of most studies points toward micro-breaks being beneficial in the workplace. While the researchers learned that micro-breaks can be helpful for reducing fatigue, they did not find enough evidence to support that
Share on PinterestGetting regular check-ups are important to prevent stroke or reduce your risk. Anchiy/Getty Images A stroke is a medical emergency that can lead to lifelong disability, and the risk of stroke can increase based on certain factors. A recent study found that people with type A blood may be at a higher risk
A number of viruses, such as Zika and West Nile, can spread through bites by mosquitoes that carry them. Medical News Today spoke with experts to find if mosquitoes could also carry and transmit the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. Share on PinterestExperts weigh in on whether or not mosquitoes can carry and spread SARS-CoV-2.
Exposure to blue light is becoming increasingly commonplace, from the artificial lighting in our homes to the increased use of our devices. Blue light exposure before bedtime impacts your circadian rhythm and sleep quality, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In a new fruit fly study, researchers from Oregon State University
Share on PinterestWhat explains rapid eye movements during sleep? Researchers may be getting closer to an answer. Image credit: Alexandr Ivanets/Stocksy. Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep is characterized the rapid movement of eyes from side to side and is associated with the occurrence of vivid dreams. The significance of these eye movements during REM sleep
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