A chiropractic neurologist revealed a simple exercise that could alleviate one of the worst, most common but surprising symptoms of anxiety — “air hunger.” Medically referred to as dyspnea, air hunger is the feeling of shortness of breath people feel when they struggle to breathe, have a tightness in the chest and feel as if … Read more
Coffee lovers know that drinking a caffeinated beverage first thing in the morning can fill their cup in more ways than one. In curating your overall coffee experience, the mug from which you drink it is just as important as the way you brew it, according to coffee experts and journalists Jordan Michelman and Zachary Carlsen, who write … Read more
The secret to curing depression is right under your nose, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh learned that smells are more effective than words in evoking positive memories, which could help people with depression get out of negative thought patterns. Researchers exposed 32 people between the ages of 18 and … Read more
Breakthrough research shows that a simple blood test can flag symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) up to 15 years in advance, according to a Times of London report. Neurological scientists from Sweden’s University of Gothenburg have found ways to simply test for the residue of a protein known as phosphorylated Tau 217 (pTau 217), which is … Read more
Medical experts have found that taking a daily multivitamin can ward off cognitive decline by up to two years, according to a new study out of Massachusetts General Hospital. Cognitive decline is one of the first and primary symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia diseases, which combined affect 55 million people worldwide, according to the … Read more
At one point in her life, Amber Pearson spent eight hours a day acting out her obsessive thoughts. She washed her hands until they bled, repeatedly checked the locks on her doors and ate separately from her family due to an intense fear of food contamination. Pearson, 34, has OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, that neither therapy … Read more
Type-A personality? Some blood transfusion recipients have reported changes in their mood, behavior, and even memories after undergoing the procedure. Researchers from the University of Geneva noted that six of seven study participants “acknowledged the possibility that transfusions might induce changes in behavior or values.” “Three patients acknowledged that their transfusion might have changed their … Read more
The eyes are the window to the soul — especially the left one, according to a neuroscientist. Dr. Tara Swart, senior lecturer at Massachusetts Institute at Technology (MIT), said looking in your date’s left eye can strengthen an emotional connection. Swart used a mother holding her baby as an example of how emotional bonds are … Read more
AI-driven technology being used by optometrists in the United Kingdom is able to spot Parkinson’s disease through eye scans with an average seven years of warning, according to researchers from London’s Moorfields Eye Hospital. “This is the first time anyone has shown these findings several years before diagnosis,” according to a release on the breakthrough … Read more
Could using television as a babysitter have adverse effects on a child? It’s possible, says a new study that finds the more time toddlers spend looking at screens — televisions, computers, tablets or smartphones — the more likely they are to have developmental delays. These delays could be in communication, fine-motor, problem-solving or personal and … Read more
Thanks to Pink Floyd, scientists have made a new breakthrough, adding “another brick in the wall of our understanding of music processing in the human brain.” New research published Tuesday in the journal PLoS Biology showed that scientists can train a computer to recreate a song based solely on the brain activity of someone listening … Read more
Long-term use of popular acid reflux drugs has been linked to a higher risk of dementia, according to a new study. Published Wednesday in the journal for the American Academy of Neurology, the report examined patients who take medications called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), such as omeprazole (Prilosec), esomeprazole (Nexium) and lansoprazole (Prevacid). Acid reflux occurs … Read more
The average life expectancy in the U.S. has dipped to 76.4 years, according to December data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — but many medical professionals believe people can extend their longevity by adopting certain lifestyle habits. Dr. Brett Osborn, a board-certified neurosurgeon in West Palm Beach, Florida, is also the founder … Read more
A breakthrough in treating attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) could “significantly improve” the lives of children with the condition, experts say. A new study found that brain stimulation combined with cognitive training can improve symptoms of ADHD. “ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders affecting children across the world,” Ornella Dakwar-Kawar, a post-doctoral researcher at … Read more
An innovative new treatment might soon help millions of people worldwide who suffer from migraines. Researchers have used a device that delivers a stream of air to cool the nerves at the back of the nose, providing relief from migraine pain — sometimes within minutes. The medical device, called a CoolStat transnasal thermal regulating device, … Read more
After months of anticipation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally granted traditional approval to lecemab, a drug that’s been shown to significantly slow the progression of Alzheimer’s. Sold under the the brand name Leqembi, the medicine received an accelerated approval in January but the designation was made official on Thursday, per an … Read more
Take a deep breath for this one. New scientific evidence shows that even levels of air pollution thought to be safe can be detrimental to brain function, according to research from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. “On average, air pollution levels are fairly low in the U.S., but we’re still seeing … Read more
Not smoothing out your wrinkles might be the answer to a smooth relationship. New research published in the journal Scientific Reports found that Botox injections can ruin a relationship — as it makes it harder to recognize emotions. Scientists have previously warned that Botox can affect the way people’s brains respond to faces, making it hard … Read more
Brain scans showed that Botox injected into the forehead altered people’s brain chemistry, impacting how they interpreted other people’s emotions, a new study published in Scientific Reports found. Botox is an injectable that temporarily reduces or eliminates facial fine lines and wrinkles and is popularly used to reduce the appearance of frown lines, forehead creases and … Read more
Scientists are one step closer to helping humans retrieve that lost train of thought. A new study, published in the journal Current Biology suggests that forgotten memories could be retrieved days later by activating certain brain cells using a biological technique called optogenetics, or by taking roflumilast, an everyday drug typically prescribed to people suffering … Read more