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Simple musical test predicts cognitive decline in older adults, study shows

Simple musical test predicts cognitive decline in older adults, study shows

Share on PinterestMusical tests combined with EEG recordings could predict cognitive decline in older adults, offering implications for earlier detection. Cavan Images/Getty Images Age-related cognitive decline can be a risk factor for dementia but is currently underdiagnosed. A new pilot study shows that simple musical tests combined with EEG recordings could help to predict cognitive

Psilocybin-assisted therapy could help reduce heavy drinking, study finds

Psilocybin-assisted therapy could help reduce heavy drinking, study finds

Share on PinterestNew research shows that psychedelic drugs like psilocybin combined with psychotherapy could help treat individuals with alcohol use disorder. The Washington Post/Getty Images Currently, approved medications for alcohol dependence or alcohol use disorder are modestly effective, and there is a need for novel, more effective drugs. A small randomized clinical trial shows that

Drinking just 2 cups of black tea a day may lower mortality risk

Drinking just 2 cups of black tea a day may lower mortality risk

Share on PinterestDrinking black tea daily may lead to a longer life, according to an analysis of tea-drinking habits of almost half a million people from the U.K. Biobank. Lidia Puica/EyeEm/Getty Images Apart from water, tea is the most widely consumed drink worldwide. Tea contains caffeine, which can be harmful in large quantities, so people

Brain stimulation may boost long-term, working memory in older adults

Brain stimulation may boost long-term, working memory in older adults

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

Smoking actually damages heart structure, study finds

Smoking actually damages heart structure, study finds

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

‘Optimal’ sleep linked with 74% lower cardiovascular risk

‘Optimal’ sleep linked with 74% lower cardiovascular risk

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

Myopia in kids: Could a caffeine metabolite slow it down?

Myopia in kids: Could a caffeine metabolite slow it down?

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

FDA authorizes updated COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron variants

FDA authorizes updated COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron variants

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

10-minute ‘micro-breaks’ may help prevent worker burnout, study finds

10-minute ‘micro-breaks’ may help prevent worker burnout, study finds

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

Is there a link between your blood type and risk of stroke?

Is there a link between your blood type and risk of stroke?

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

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