News Articles on Health-related
How Parents Can Stay Sane When Baby Can’t Sleep
New research finds that a child’s sleep problems may make parents depressed and unsure of their parenting skills. University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers say that the good news...
Study Warns of Antipsychotic Risks for Dementia Patients Not in Nursing Homes
A new study warns family members to be careful of off-label use of antipsychotic medications among home- or community-dwelling loved ones or friends with dementia. Instead, non-drug interventions such as...
Finnish Study: In Elders, Strength Tied to Better Cognition
A new Finnish study finds that greater muscle strength is associated with better cognitive function in aging men and women. The study went beyond the traditional measurement of strength which...
Rare Genetic Variants Increase Risk for Tourette Syndrome
An international team of 57 scientists from 11 countries has identified the first definitive risk genes for Tourette syndrome (TS), a complex neuropsychiatric disorder. The breakthrough came when researchers...
Work Stress Can Lead to Overeating But Good Sleep Can Provide Buffer
Insightful new research confirms that work stress can indeed lead to an unhealthy diet. However, investigators also discovered that a good night’s sleep can help improve healthy habits. Michigan...
Researchers Learn How Ketamine Acts on the Brain
Ketamine is a medication mainly used for starting and maintaining anesthesia although it has also been used to provide rapid relief of treatment resistant depression. The ability to rapidly stabilize severely depressed...
Moderate-Intensity Exercise to Reduce Alzheimer Risk
New research suggests moderate intensity exercise is best format of physical activity to help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. University of Wisconsin-Madison investigators found that for people at...
Teens’ Poor Body Image Tied to More Drinking, Smoking
New research finds that the way a teen feels about their appearance can significantly impact their health and wellness. In the study, Dr. Virginia Ramseyer Winter, a body image...
Biking to Work Can Help Reduce Stress
A new study finds that in addition to cardiovascular and physical health benefits, pedaling to work can help reduce stress and improve work performance. Researchers from Concordia’s John Molson...
New Tool Helps Predict Cognitive Deficits in Parkinson’s
Although Parkinson’s disease (PD) is typically thought of as a movement disorder, approximately 25Â percent of patients also experience cognitive deficits. A newly developed research tool may help predict a...
