People With the Same Depression Diagnosis Can Have Opposite Brain Patterns
University of Helsinki MEG study of 263 depression patients finds 5 distinct brain connectivity profiles linked to anxiety, PTSD and substance abuse,
Author: Abhiram
Walnuts Lower Mood Disturbance
8 weeks of 40g walnuts daily linked to 4.85-point lower total mood disturbance and higher urinary 5-HIAA
Global Life Expectancy Recovers; People Live Longer
WHO Global Health Estimates 2000-2023 shows life expectancy reached 73.3 years in 2023, near pre-pandemic levels
Sweet Corn a Whole Grain: Benefits for Digestion, Heart and Eyes
Is sweet corn healthy? Nutrition experts say fresh boiled sweet corn is a fiber-rich whole grain that supports digestion, heart health
Even Very Slow Running Can Benefit Brain Mood
University of Tsukuba Imaging Neuroscience study finds 10-min slow run 3-6 km/h at 104-107 bpm boosts mood alertness pleasure
Your Eyes Are Telling You How Fast You’re Aging
eye scan predicts biological age with 2.5-year error using 29,530 retinal scans; diabetes adds 2.52 years, smoking 0.5 years to retinal age gap.
Type 2 Diabetes Linked To Higher Cancer Risk
EASD Milan nationwide Denmark study 1996-2022 finds cancer 12% higher in men 22% higher in women with type 2 diabetes
One Lifelong Exercise Habit Linked To Healthier Aging After 55
Université Côte d’Azur study 30 years of aerobic exercise linked to higher vitality capacity, better heart-rate variability
Just Smelling Coffee May Change Mood And Brain Activity in 5 Minutes
Showa Pharmaceutical University study in Nutrients finds 20 students reported less fatigue and tension after 5 minutes beside brewed coffee without drinking, EEG relaxation index rose but heart rate unchanged.
Chronic Stress Increases Heart Risk
chronic inflammation linked to poverty and distress causes thickened heart walls and 43% higher heart attack stroke risk.