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Cutting back on social media for a week resulted in less anxiety, depression, and insomnia for participants in a new study. Extensive social media engagement is viewed as potentially damaging to mental health, although its use is widespread and growing. Experts say that scrolling through social media feeds risks replacing real-world experiences, which are more likely to be protective of mental well-being.
Studies have shown that physical activity and sleep influence each other over 24 hours, suggesting a need to optimize both to reduce the long-term risks of morbidity and mortality. A large, multinational study found that fewer than 13% of participants simultaneously met the recommended 8,000 daily steps and 7-9 hours of sleep. The study found that sleep duration influenced the number of steps the next day, but the number of steps had little impact on sleep quality or quantity. This study highlights the need for interventions that simultaneously increase sleep and physical activity levels, as the importance of adequate sleep is often overlooked.
There appears to be an association between diets high in takeout food and systemic inflammation that underlies much cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. A study of over eight thousand people found that those who eat greater amounts of takeout food are likely to have various elevated risk factors for heart disease. There are ways to reduce some risks associated with takeout food, and ways to manage healthier home-cooked meals, even in today’s fast-paced world, experts say.
After being on a list of potential donors for 12 years or so, this past month saw me finally have the opportunity to give away some of my stem cells. The opportunity to experience first-hand a procedure I have read, written, and edited articles on at Medical News Today.
For an autistic young person and their parents, transitioning into adulthood can be an exciting yet challenging time in their lives. In honor of Autism Awareness Month, here is the story of my experiences with transitioning my autistic son into adulthood. I also talk about navigating certain legal aspects and the “autism cliff” that many autistic young people and their families experience during this transition.
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Orange juice offers multiple benefits for heart health, according to a new study examining its impact on gene expression. The study found that orange juice lowers blood pressure and systemic inflammation, and enhances fat metabolism. This unique investigation into the physiological effects of orange juice offers a novel perspective on its potential value for heart health.
A recent clinical trial suggests that kimchi may help suppress excessive immune responses and enhance immune function. This is the first study to investigate the immunological effects of kimchi at a single-cell level. The study also shows that consuming kimchi, as a fermented food rich in probiotics, may not only contribute to metabolic health but also aid immune health.
Patients who start their blood pressure treatment with ARB drugs continue with the same medicine to a greater extent than patients who start out with other drugs. Choosing the right drug from the outset can therefore improve both health and quality of life – as well as bringing down healthcare costs. This is shown in a new study based on data from 340,000 patients.
A large community study shows that Alzheimer’s-related brain changes are far more widespread with age than symptoms alone suggest, highlighting both the promise and the complexity of blood-based screening.
A large meta-analysis suggests that vaping is not cardiovascularly neutral, with elevated heart attack risk concentrated among people who previously smoked, raising questions about e-cigarettes as harm-reduction tools.
A short-term clinical trial suggests that cutting carbohydrates, not fat, may be better for curbing food cues and emotional eating in women living with lipedema.