A recent study from the University of California San Francisco suggests that cutting back on ultra-processed foods can significantly improve mental health. Published on September 23 in JAMA Psychiatry, the study found notable improvements in depression and modest gains in anxiety when reducing intake of these foods. Understanding Ultra-Processed Foods Ultra-processed foods contain ingredients not...
Many older adults experience memory lapses that raise concerns about Alzheimer’s or dementia. Struggling to recall words or forgetting why you walked into a room can be alarming. Yet, medical experts highlight hormonal shifts as significant contributors to these ‘brain blips.’ Women in perimenopause or menopause may be particularly affected due to loss of estrogen....
Recent tragedies involving University of Mississippi students have ignited concerns regarding the health risks associated with kratom. These students died in separate locations, and investigations revealed that packaged kratom was found during these inquiries. While authorities are yet to confirm if kratom played a role in their deaths, experts have voiced caution over its potential...
Concussions affect millions of Americans annually. They are not exclusive to contact sports; people of all ages experience them. In older adults, falls are a leading cause of concussions. A study reveals that having a concussion increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 18 percent. Among older adults, 13 percent have endured a traumatic brain...
A pair of 2-year-old conjoined twins have seen each other face to face for the first time following a successful separation surgery at a children’s hospital in St. Louis. The twins, named Hiyab and Wuhbto, were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition called craniopagus, where they were united at the head in opposite directions....
Erica Schwartz, the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, shared insights into her working relationship with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during an interview with Atlanta News First. Schwartz expressed her willingness to disagree with Kennedy but emphasized that such discussions would remain private. “In uniformed services, we use the...
Civic education is gaining emphasis across various states in the United States, with new requirements reflecting this trend. Since the fall, Iowa mandates students to pass a test derived from the naturalization exam before graduating. In Kentucky, a law established in 2024 necessitates either passing a 100-question civics test or completing a civic literacy course....
Post-exercise recovery can play a crucial role for older adults. Muscles in aging individuals often respond less to protein and other muscle-building signals. Focusing on recovery helps in tissue repair and strength preservation. Jacob Zemer, a fitness coach based in New York, works with clients aged 35 to 55, emphasizing recovery strategies. ‘My clients focus...
Growing up in Bellville, a small town in central Texas, I was unfamiliar with psychologists, and the idea of neuropsychologists was entirely foreign. My journey into this field was unexpected. During my first master’s degree, I found a job as a psychometrist, administering neuropsychological tests. It was a natural fit. Training at the University of...
El Niño’s Impact on California California faces a likely “super” El Niño, predicted to bring intense rain and storms. Preparation is crucial. Officials are working to secure hillsides and implement flood controls before the storms hit. Weather Forecasts Forecasts indicate a 75% chance of an El Niño stronger than any since 1950. NOAA predicts a...