Daytime Eating May Limit Glucose Intolerance in Night Shift Workers
Our study’s take-home message is that daytime eating, despite mistimed sleep, maintains internal circadian alignment and prevents glucose intolerance....
06 December, 2021
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Cataract Surgery Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia
Older adults who are experiencing symptoms of cataract such as night driving difficulty or seeing halos around bright lights should be evaluated by ophthalmologists (not optometrists), who specialize in eye surgeries....
06 December, 2021 -
Anger and Emotional Tumult Studied as Stroke Triggers
We believe that these exposures may lead to a response in the body with increases in heart rate, increases in blood pressure and changes in the flow of blood through blood vessels in the brain....
06 December, 2021 -
Effects of Caffeine on Reaction Times and Visual Acuity Tasks
If we can understand how caffeine improved performance on the dynamic visual acuity task, then we may also be able to develop novel ways to train and improve dynamic visual skills in individuals....
04 December, 2021 -
Veterans Study Compares Pfizer with Moderna Vaccines
The large sample size in this study allowed us to detect subtle differences between these two highly effective vaccines. Specifically, we found evidence for a slightly lower risk of Covid-19 outcomes for the Moderna vaccine compared with the Pfizer vaccine....
02 December, 2021 -
3 Top Ophthalmological Advances for 2021
Concerning laser vision correction, it is used simultaneously with additional tests to decide on the amount of corneal tissue to be extracted for vision correction. Corneal topography is an effective tool in evaluating corneal abrasions, diseases, deformities, and other corneal issues....
30 November, 2021 -
Animal Study Finds Inhaled Cannabis Impairs Sperm Across Generations
Cannabis negatively impacts reproductive functions. The adverse effects of cannabis on reproduction can be sustained to subsequent generations....
30 November, 2021 -
The Impact of Social Isolation on Mental Health
There is a much greater need to increase the number of mental health services and also improve the diversity and depth of the professional mental health community....
30 November, 2021 -
Housework Associated with Better Physical and Mental Function in Elderly
Incorporating physical activity into daily lifestyle through domestic duties (ie, housework) has the potential to achieve higher physical activity, which is positively associated with functional health, especially among older community-dwelling adults. ...
30 November, 2021 -
Health and Wellness: A Guide to Fitness for Beginners
It's never a good idea to start with challenging physical activities from the outset. Doing so will only result in accidents or injuries....
30 November, 2021 -
‘Hypoallergenic’ Hand Sanitizers Often Contain Common Allergens
Readers developing hand rashes should consider switching to a fragrance-free hand sanitizer with at least 60% ethyl alcohol or 70% isopropyl alcohol as the active ingredient and an added emollient,...
27 November, 2021 -
Mean BMI and Rate of Obesity Increasing Among Young Adults
Emerging adulthood may be an ideal time to intervene in the clinical setting to prevent, manage, or reverse obesity to prevent adverse health outcomes in the future....
25 November, 2021 -
COVID: Israeli Study Finds Immunity After Two Vaccine Doses Wanes with Time
The third booster dose quickly helped to reduce the infection rate, and to curb the infection wave. ...
25 November, 2021 -
AHA21: GIRAF Study Results Comparing Anticoagulants and Cognitive Decline in AFib Patients
GIRAF study suggests that for the preservation of cognitive function in patients with atrial fibrillation, adequate treatment is more important than the choice of the drug for anticoagulation....
23 November, 2021 -
USPSTF Addresses Health Inequities Due to Social, Economic and Structural Factors
Fundamentally, healthcare should not be harder to access and the quality lower for some racial and ethnic groups than it is for others, and we are committed to doing our part to right that wrong. ...
20 November, 2021
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