Poor diet remains the leading cause of ischemic heart disease, according to an analysis of 204 countries over a 30-year period published in Nature Medicine. The authors estimated that the suboptimal diet associated with this disease was responsible for more than 4 million ischemic heart disease-related deaths and approximately 97 million total disability-adjusted life years…
A groundbreaking new study tracking nearly 2,000 young Australians for a decade has challenged long-held beliefs about depression and physical health, finding that sleep disruption was a stronger predictor of later insulin resistance than weight gain. Research from the University of Sydney’s Brain and Mind Center found that while weight gain is not the main…
What if chronic diseases, which are difficult to treat with medicine alone, could be managed with electricity? As “neuromodulation” – a technique that restores physical balance by sending signals directly to nerves – attracts attention, a Korean research team has brought this possibility one step closer to reality. Source link
Imagine that we would be able to assess how healthy the frontal lobes of our eyes are, not only in hospitals, but also in remote eye-check-up camps, elderly-care facilities, pharmacies, or even train stations. This is the future, a research team led by Professor Toru Nakazawa at Tohoku University’s Graduate School of Medicine is working…
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that robs a person of their memory, ability to think, and eventually the ability to perform basic functions. A recent study has provided further evidence that the disease may be spread through rare childhood medical treatments that are not used today. Source link
Cannabis and tobacco – whether used alone or together – can affect the structure of the brain. A recent study involving a systematic review and meta-analysis of over 103 studies found that both substances are associated with decreased amounts in specific brain regions. Source link
Dr. Jacqueline Means knew getting pregnant in her late 30s would be challenging. Source link
A new study by researchers at York University has found a potential flaw in artificial intelligence (AI) models. Artificial neural networks (ANNs), a type of AI model designed to solve computer vision problems, have surprisingly emerged over the past decade as the best understanding of how our brain’s visual system works. But does current AI…
Night shift workers with type 2 diabetes (T2D) face challenges maintaining a healthy diet and managing their condition. The findings from King’s College London, as part of a series of studies published in Diabetic Medicine, underline the need for tailored support to help this group improve their health and well-being. Source link
Psychological flexibility is often misunderstood as simple “toughness” or insensitivity to stress. However, true resilience is the brain’s ability to adapt and recover after a stressful event. Researchers at Kochi University of Technology (KUT) and Shizuoka Institute of Science and Technology (SIST) have discovered that this recovery process does not reach peak immediately; Instead, it…
