Hate Listening to People Chewing? You Might Have Misophonia
FRIDAY, Aug. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Most people have cherished memories of their grandparents reading to them as children.Ekaterina Pesheva’s memories are quite different.”I remember distinctly being very irritated and very angry listening to my…
Learn MoreBrain Changes ID’d in WTC Responders With Cognitive Impairment
FRIDAY, Aug. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — World Trade Center (WTC) responders with cognitive impairment (CI) and/or posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) appear to have altered white matter tracts, according to a study published online Aug. 11 in the…
Learn MoreDemasiado tiempo frente a la televisión podría de verdad dañar al cerebro
MARTES, 23 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los adultos mayores que pasan mucho “tiempo frente a las pantallas” quizá experimenten un aumento en el riesgo de desarrollar demencia, pero mucho depende de qué tipo de pantalla usan, sugiere un nuevo …
Learn MoreToo Much TV Time May Really Harm Your Brain
TUESDAY, Aug. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who get a lot of “screen time” may have an increased risk of developing dementia — but a lot depends on what type of screen they use, a new study suggests.Researchers found that among older Briti…
Learn MoreIn Trial, Brain Zaps Gave Seniors a Month-Long Memory Boost
MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’re a senior who struggles to remember where you put your car keys, could noninvasive brain stimulation boost your memory?Yes, claims a new study that found folks who were treated with transcranial alter…
Learn MoreWhy Coffee & Cigarette Is a Morning Ritual for Millions
MONDAY, Aug. 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Smokers in the throes of nicotine withdrawal when they wake up in the morning may crave not just a cigarette but a cup of coffee along with it.Science can explain that.Researchers have identified two compounds…
Learn More‘Brain-Eating Amoeba’ May Have Caused Nebraska Child’s Death
FRIDAY, Aug. 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The death of a child in Nebraska was likely caused by an infection with a “brain-eating amoeba” that occurred after the child swam in a local river, state health officials announced this week.In a news release…
Learn MoreLead Poisoning Plus Systemic Racism Are Harming Black Kids’ Test Scores
TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — It’s well known that exposure to lead can harm young children’s brain development. Now a new study suggests that racial segregation may be compounding the detrimental effects of lead on Black children.The stu…
Learn MoreLas actividades cotidianas que pueden reducir el riesgo de demencia
VIERNES, 12 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Leer, hacer yoga y pasar tiempo con amigos y familiares quizá lo ayuden a reducir su riesgo de demencia, muestra un estudio reciente.”Unos estudios anteriores han mostrado que las actividades de ocio s…
Learn MoreMultifaceted Approach Urged for Promoting Helmet Use for Children
MONDAY, Aug. 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A multifaceted approach is recommended to promote helmet use among children and youth participating in recreational sports in order to prevent head injuries, according to a policy statement published online …
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