Treatments for anxiety, ranging from psychological interventions to antidepressants, can be very effective for some people.Experts also advise self-care, including avoiding alcohol and illegal drugs, regular exercise, regular sleeping and eating habits, and relaxation techniques, including mindfulness.Now, a study has found that mindfulness may be as effective as antidepressants in…

Studies on caffeine’s effects on heart health have gained interest in recent years. One crucial question remains: How much caffeine is too much?In this roundup of the latest studies exploring the effects of caffeine on cardiovascular health, Medical News Today compiles the most recent evidence to highlight key findings and…

While eating healthy and exercising are important for maintaining a healthy weight, so are some non-modifiable factors such as genetics. Researchers from the University of Essex found 14 “skinny genes” that may work together to assist with weight loss. Despite having these genes, scientists say that diet and other lifestyle…

For many people, mild cognitive impairment can be the first sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers from AgeneBio and Johns Hopkins University are examining the use of a once-a-day investigational medication to treat amnestic mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease.Scientists found the drug helped slow brain atrophy progression in people…

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA) reveals a strong link between cardiovascular diseases — such as heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary heart disease — and an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.The research explains how heart health directly impacts brain function, with conditions like…

A carbohydrate-rich breakfast for men and a fat-rich breakfast for women gets the day off to a good start, a new study suggests.While women store more fat than men, they also burn it faster to obtain energy, according to computer modeling used in the study.Metabolic differences between men and women…

Alzheimer’s disease currently affects about 32 million people globally and has no cure. One of the leading theories behind Alzheimer’s disease is the accumulation of the proteins beta-amyloid and tau in the brain.Researchers from Oregon Health and Science University show for the first time how the brain’s glymphatic system removes…

Stress and working at night are both known to affect cancer risk, including colorectal cancer risk. Colorectal cancer risk and progression have both been linked to the microbiome, dysregulation of which has been linked to stress and disruption of the circadian rhythm.Recent research in mice has linked stress and a…

Back pain is a common experience that can be chronic and lead to challenges in living everyday life.Researchers are interested in finding the most successful strategies to help people who experience back pain.A recent study indicated that increasing daily activity could help keep back pain from getting worse, compared to…

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, and can, rarely, also occur in men.There are many different types of breast cancer, of which triple-negative breast cancer is one of the hardest to treat.A new cell study has identified two inhibitors that, when used together, make triple-negative breast…