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Excessive daytime napping could be early sign of Alzheimer’s disease

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Rich Haridy

Napping for more than one hour or more than once a day has been linked to Alzheimer's

Napping for longer than one hour or several times a day could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease according to new research. It’s suggested excessive daytime napping shares a bidirectional relationship with cognitive decline, both reflecting and shaping changes in the brain.

Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle

Tags: Sleeping, Sleep, Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Aging, Brain, UCSF, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, New Atlas Audio

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Trial finds vitamin D supplements may reduce risk of autoimmune disease

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Rich Haridy

New data from a large placebo-controlled clinical trial investigating the effects of daily vitamin D and omega-3 use indicates the supplements may reduce the risk of developing autoimmune disease. At the five-year follow-up, the trial found those takin… Continue reading Trial finds vitamin D supplements may reduce risk of autoimmune disease→

New bio-ink may allow 3D-printed organs to be frozen for storage

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Ben Coxworth

While the 3D bioprinting of tissue and organs does hold great promise in the field of medicine, the printed materials typically have quite a short shelf life. An experimental new bio-ink, however, allows bioprinted tissue to be stored in a frozen state… Continue reading New bio-ink may allow 3D-printed organs to be frozen for storage→

Extra hour’s sleep lowers obesity risk for newborns

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Nick Lavars

We’ve seen a number of interesting studies explore the relationship between poor sleep and obesity, with some also tying in other adverse health effects such as hypertension and diabetes. A new paper has investigated this phenomenon in newborns, findin… Continue reading Extra hour’s sleep lowers obesity risk for newborns→

Researchers discover why asthma flare-ups frequently occur at night

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Rich Haridy

Most asthma sufferers will know their symptoms are often worse at night, and this phenomenon has been observed for centuries. But why is this the case? A fascinating new study has put more than a dozen asthma patients through two rigorous experiments a… Continue reading Researchers discover why asthma flare-ups frequently occur at night→

EPA vs. DHA: The new research on the health benefits of omega-3 fish oil

Posted on July 9, 2021 by Rich Haridy

The ongoing debate over the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids is divisive to say the least. Several studies over the past few years have suggested fish oil supplements, commonly taken to reduce a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease, may not be… Continue reading EPA vs. DHA: The new research on the health benefits of omega-3 fish oil→

Beer yeast genetically engineered to detect and treat gut inflammation

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Rich Haridy

Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have engineered yeast used in baking, wine-making and brewing to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The bacteria has been modified to secrete an anti-inflammatory molecule in response to signs of gut i… Continue reading Beer yeast genetically engineered to detect and treat gut inflammation→

Dr Spot can now track a COVID-19 patient’s vital signs from 6 ft away

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Rich Haridy

A collaborative team of researchers has turned Boston Dynamics’ dog-like robot into a tiny mobile doctor, now able to remotely measure patients’ vital signs from a distance of over six feet (1.8 m). Dubbed Dr Spot, the robot is currently being tested a… Continue reading Dr Spot can now track a COVID-19 patient’s vital signs from 6 ft away→

NYC study concludes COVID-19 is as deadly as the 1918 Spanish Flu

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Rich Haridy

Comparing data from two vastly different pandemics, with more than a century separating them, is perhaps an impossible task. But, a new analysis published in the journal JAMA Network Open, is suggesting a novel metric for comparing the 1918 Spanish Flu… Continue reading NYC study concludes COVID-19 is as deadly as the 1918 Spanish Flu→

Irregular sleep patterns can double heart disease risk, study suggests

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Rich Haridy

A newly published study from researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston is suggesting irregular sleep patterns, such as inconsistent bedtimes from day to day, can potentially double a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease.Contin… Continue reading Irregular sleep patterns can double heart disease risk, study suggests→