If you can’t sleep, then chances are you’ve racked your brains numerous times Consuming too much caffeine in the evening and stress are the usual culprits But an array of recent trials have pointed the blame at a magnesium deficiency Studies have shown magnesium supplements can actually increase sleep time And new research suggests applying...
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Staring at smartphones and tablets is to blame for the rise of dry eye disease in children, say experts
Dry eye disease is more common in older people, but growing among the young The increasing amount of time spent staring at screens is making more suffer The syndrome can make eyes sore, red and swollen, and cause blurred vision Experts at Aston University have made an app to test people for the condition More...
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Maintain Healthy Eyesight May Protect Against Mental Decline In Old Age
Findings of a new study, which involved more than 2,500 adults in the United States, have found a link between worsening vision and declining cognitive function. Vision Loss Linked To Decline In Mental Function In the new study, which was published in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology on June 28, D. Diane Zheng, from the University of Miami,...
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A Brief Look at FOCI: The Wearable That Helps You Stay Calm and Focused
At the ITF Conference in Belgium in May, imec director Chris Van Hoof shared with us how mental health is an area of medicine that is underserved and ripe for innovation with medical technology. While they might be more for general wellness, we’re slowly starting to see a new wave of technologies in the form of apps...
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When mentors do this one thing, it can help reduce teen delinquency
When educators and coaches make kids feel like they matter, it reduces delinquency and destructive behavior. A new study led by a University of Kansas researcher reveals the importance of non-family adults in mentoring youth. “If you are made to feel useful and important to others, especially in this case by a non-kin and education-based mentor,...
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Flu lasts for more than an hour in air and on surfaces – why cleaning can really help
Influenza, or flu, viruses cause about 200,000 hospitalizations every year in the U.S. Annual seasonal vaccination is our best line of defense, but in recent years, it has become clear that mismatches in the vaccine can limit its effectiveness. Cleaning counters and keyboards can remove flu virus, which can survive well there, a study suggests. Credit: AVAVA/ShutterstockWe study how the flu...
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Air pollution linked to 3.2 million new diabetes cases in one year
(CNN)Levels of air pollution well below what is considered safe by the US Environmental Protection Agency and the World Health Organization are causing an increased risk of diabetes worldwide, according to a study published Friday in the journal Lancet Planetary Health. In 2016 alone, the study found that air pollution contributed to 3.2 million new diabetes cases –14% of the...
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Why do some people with autism have restricted interests and repetitive movements?
As a society, we’ve come a long way in our understanding of the challenges people with autism face with social communication. But there is a large gap in our understanding of another cluster of behaviours that form part of an autism diagnosis: restrictive and repetitive behaviours and interests (RRBs). Anxiety can drive obsessions and resistance...
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MobileHealth Wireless Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitor
The MobileHealth Wireless Bluetooth Blood Pressure Monitor takes advantage of the latest technology to keep your health in check. It’s ideal for those who have the need to keep an eye on their blood pressure wherever they go. It serves as your personal health monitor so that all your data can now be kept in...
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Seeing the same doctor is a matter of life and death
A ground-breaking study has concluded that patients who see the same doctor over time have lower death rates. Credit: CC0 Public Domain The study, a collaboration between St Leonard’s Practice in Exeter and the University of Exeter Medical School, is published today in BMJ Open. It is the first ever systematic review of the relationship between death rates and continuity of care—seeing...