Light therapy shows promise in improving sleep and mood for Alzheimer’s patients, with minimal side effects, but larger studies are needed for confirmation. Credit: SciTechDaily.comA new study published in PLOS ONE suggests that light therapy may significantly improve sleep quality, strengthen circadian rhythms, and reduce caregiver burden in Alzheimer’s patients.Alzheimer’s not only impairs memory...
Credit: PixabayThe bacteria in your mouth may play a surprising role in brain health, potentially influencing cognitive decline as you age. A new study reveals that a diet rich in nitrates—found in leafy greens and the Mediterranean diet—could promote beneficial oral bacteria linked to improved memory and reduced dementia risk.Researchers suggest that the microbial...
Credit: PixabayHeart disease claims a life every 34 seconds in the U.S., making it the nation’s leading cause of death, according to a new report.“These statistics should alarm all of us—they represent our friends and loved ones,” says Dr. Keith Churchwell, president of the American Heart Association.The 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update...
Credit: PixabayWhen you sleep and dream, your brain may undergo a "rinse cycle," clearing out toxic by-products to prepare for the next day. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have now mapped the flow of neurotransmitters, blood, and cerebrospinal fluid in mice, uncovering how this process works—and revealing that common sleep drugs like Ambien...
Researchers in Sweden have uncovered a potential link between gut bacteria and the formation of heart artery plaques in a large-scale study, suggesting that oral bacteria like Streptococcus could play a key role in heart disease.A recent study linked gut bacteria to heart health by analyzing data from 8,973 Swedish participants aged 50 to...
Credit: PixabayA research team from the University of Granada (UGR), Public University of Navarra (UPNA), and CIBER found that intermittent fasting—limiting eating hours and extending fasting periods—can effectively aid weight loss and improve cardiovascular health in people with obesity.Published in Nature Medicine, the study shows that finishing meals by 5 p.m. and skipping dinner...
Credit: PixabayLow back pain is a leading cause of disability globally, and conventional treatments like medication often fail to provide long-term relief. However, researchers at the University of Sydney’s Centre for Rural Health have found a promising new approach. Their study, published in JAMA Network Open, shows that incorporating lifestyle support into back pain...
Combining a resistance workout and electrical muscle stimulation leads to greater muscle mass and strength than resistance training aloneThe University of Texas at El Paso (note: original image extended using generative tools)New research suggests that using a standard, portable, non-invasive electrical muscle stimulator during resistance training can lead to greater improvements in both muscle...
Credit: PixabayErasing bad memories and traumatic flashbacks could significantly advance treatments for various mental health conditions. Scientists have now identified a promising new approach: weakening negative memories by reactivating positive ones.In a multi-day experiment, an international team of researchers tested this method with 37 participants. Initially, participants associated random words with negative images. The...
Credit: PixabayMaybe you, like many others, started the year with big ambitions—a home spin bike or rowing machine, for instance. By March, however, the excitement likely waned, and by June, it may have become just another clothes rack.You’re not alone. A recent Gallup survey found that seven in ten adults plan to set goals...
