The holiday season is meant to be filled with joy, connection and celebration of rituals. Many people, however, are starkly reminded of their grief this time of year and of…
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Do you eat with your eyes, your gut or your brain? A neuroscientist explains how to listen to your hunger during the holidays
The holiday season is upon us, and with it, opportunities to indulge in festive treats. The proverbial saying “you eat with your eyes first” seems particularly relevant at this time…
Digital training program improves quality of life for care residents with dementia—even during the COVID-19 pandemic
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Quality of life for people with dementia living in residential and nursing home care substantially improved after staff took part in a digital training program that…
Research suggests statins may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Statins could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, at least for some patients. This is the result of a new study led by Karolinska Institutet published…
Cult complex from Western Göktürk period rewrites Kazakhstan history
Archaeologists have announced the discovery of a Göktürk period cult complex in the Tarbagatay district of Kazakhstan’s Eastern Kazakhstan region. The discovery was made in 2021, with the results of…
Gene Clusters Reveal Brain Link to Anxiety Disorders
Summary: Researchers made a significant breakthrough in understanding the genetic basis of anxiety disorders (ADs), which affect over 280 million people globally. By analyzing the spatiotemporal transcriptomic data of AD-associated…
How to determine medication dosages for premature babies
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Premature babies almost always require treatment with medication. Doctors usually determine the dosages based on data from children who were not born prematurely, while preterm infants…
Why do some men commit domestic violence? Trauma and social isolation may play a role
Support for survivors of domestic violence is important, but to end domestic violence once and for all, society needs to understand the people who perpetrate it and how to successfully…
Self-care steps can keep your heart healthy during the holidays
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Heart attacks, along with heart problems in general, are more common around the holidays. Various factors can play into this, including stress, travel, disrupted schedules, changes…
Scientists spread festive cheer as research reveals Christmas dinner can be healthy
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In less than a week’s time, families around the country will be sitting down to tuck into their traditional Christmas dinner. While the festive season is…
