Massachusetts: A team of researchers has revealed a significant link between insomnia and high blood pressure, particularly among women. A study published in the journal ‘Hypertension’ by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital Network Medicine in the US highlights the important role of quality sleep in maintaining good health. Brigham and Harvard Medical School lead…
Guangzhou: A recent study found that elderly people who live alone with their pets have better cognitive abilities than other elderly people who live alone. A study published in JAMA Open Network highlights the improved mental capacity of older adults who own pets and live alone. The study was conducted by Dr. Yanzi Li and…
Melbourne: A drug commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may prevent progression of the disease in patients newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, scientists say. In a first-of-its-kind randomized trial in Australia, researchers have found that the arthritis drug beristanib can preserve the body’s production of insulin and reduce the amount of insulin needed to…
Beijing: A financial blow, such as losing a job or losing a savings account in middle age, can increase the risk of dementia, a study has found. A study conducted at China’s Zhejiang University School of Medicine studied 8,000 people between the ages of 50 and 65 who had lost 75 percent of their wealth…
This research was conducted on 420,000 British citizens with an average age of 55 years. According to a study, people who live near trees and gardens have a lower risk of stroke, while their chances of dementia and memory loss are also dramatically reduced. In this regard, in a study conducted at Peking University in…
Paris: Eating late at night may not seem harmful, but a new study suggests that eating after 9 pm may increase the risk of stroke. In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers examined more than 100,000 French people. All participants in the study completed 15 food diaries in which they reported the…
San Diego: Taking care at mealtimes may be just as important as being careful about what you eat to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, a new study suggests. A study published in the journal Cell Metabolism found that intermittent fasting may reduce the risk of brain disease. In a study conducted at the University of California San…
(Photo: Internet) The results of a study have revealed that the life expectancy of American men has decreased by 6 years compared to women since Covid. A new study by medical experts has found that the difference in life expectancy between men and women in the US has widened since Covid-19 compared to the last…
Currently, screen time i.e. mobile phone, computer use and television viewing time has increased tremendously. Children as well as adults spend a lot of time staring at cell phones, computers and television screens. In a recent research study, experts examined screen time and its effects on children’s mental health. There have been several studies on…
Good news for those who take a nap (lying down for a while after lunch) is that your practice lowers your risk of heart disease. According to a study, any physical activity, from jogging to jogging, reduces the risk of stroke and heart disease. However, researchers say that exercise is the best way to prevent…
