They show that exercising muscles helps neurons grow
Exercise not only strengthens muscles and bones, but also neurons, as when muscles contract they release biochemical signals known as myokines that drive nerve growth, and movement helps strengthen the connection...
Practicing mindfulness 10 minutes a day relieves anxiety and depression
Dedicating just 10 minutes a day to mindfulness can improve emotional well-being, reduce depression and anxiety, and promote healthier lifestyle habits, according to a study that highlights the transformative power of...
DANA trauma in children can triple their risk of mental disorder
DANA has affected more than 164,000 children and many have experienced situations that could lead to post-traumatic stress disorder, which is a risk factor for suffering long-term mental health problems, so...
Folic acid supplements, superior to other forms of folate in pregnancy
Research from the San Pablo-CEU University in collaboration with Italfarmaco demonstrates that folic acid supplements are the only ones with solid clinical evidence in the prevention of neural tube defects in...
Europe rectifies and approves the controversial lecanemab that stops Alzheimer’s
The European Medicines Agency has reversed its previous decision and approved lecanemab (Leqembi), the controversial drug to treat early-stage Alzheimer's that slows cognitive decline in patients with one or no copy...
Exposing yourself to intense cold during the day can help you sleep better
Exposure to extreme cold through cryostimulation improves sleep and mood in healthy young people, according to a study in which after five consecutive sessions the participants achieved a deeper and more...
They reveal how much pistachios to eat to improve visual health
They prove that consuming pistachios daily improves eye health by increasing the density of macular pigment thanks to lutein, an antioxidant that protects against blue light and aging and could reduce...
Having asthma hides a hidden risk linked to memory problems
They discover that asthma is linked to memory difficulties in children, especially if they suffer from it from an early age, and that it could have long-term consequences and increase their...
Pediatricians advise the best way to rehome children after DANA
Some fathers and mothers have decided to send their children with relatives to safe areas after DANA, but the Spanish Association of Pediatrics warns that it is important to avoid unnecessary...
The stars of the brain also store memories like neurons
They discover that astrocytes, star-shaped brain cells, collaborate with neurons to store and retrieve memories, which improves our understanding of memory and will contribute to the study of diseases such as...
They reveal how your favorite film genres affect your brain
A study suggests that preferences for film genres, such as action, comedy or thrillers, would be related to the way the brain processes negative emotions and reveals surprising brain reactions.Action films,...
5 minutes of extra exercise a day helps prevent hypertension
Small doses of intense exercise such as climbing stairs or walking uphill for just five minutes a day can help reduce blood pressure, according to a study that highlights the importance...
Sleeping well is key to enjoying healthy aging
Sleeping about seven hours or more each night may be essential for successful aging, according to a study that shows that those who maintain stable and long sleep have better health...
Being very sleepy during the day can be an early sign of dementia
Sleep problems in older adults, such as excessive daytime sleepiness and lack of energy to carry out daily activities, are related to the risk of developing a syndrome that can lead...
One and a half glasses of milk a day increases the risk of heart...
Drinking more than 300 milliliters of unfermented milk a day could increase the risk of ischemic heart disease and myocardial infarction in women, but not in men, according to a Swedish...
Health will monitor to early detect infections caused after DANA
The Ministry of Health and the Department of Health have activated a special protocol to monitor possible infections after the DANA floods and urge the affected population to monitor certain warning...
Long COVID-19 causes Alzheimer’s-like brain changes
British researchers show evidence that cognitive impairments seen in patients with long COVID-19 share striking similarities with those seen in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.Many people who tested positive for COVID-19...
Vitamin D supplements during pregnancy improve the baby’s bone health
A study reveals that children whose mothers took vitamin D during pregnancy have stronger bones at seven years of age, which highlights the importance of this supplementation in pregnant women to...
Even if you are young and athletic, spending a lot of time sitting damages...
People who sit more than 60 hours a week are at greater risk of heart disease and premature aging, even if they are young and exercise moderately daily.The busy life that...
Scientists link the intensity of the Valencia DANA to climate change
Two scientific studies attribute the extreme intensity of the DANA that has hit Valencia to the effects of climate change that have caused an increase in air and Mediterranean temperatures and...
Trypophobia, the reason for the irrational fear of holes
Trypophobia is an irrational fear of seeing repetitive patterns of small holes or bumps that causes an intense feeling of discomfort. Discover the symptoms and possible causes of this peculiar phobia...
Limiting sugar in the first 1,000 days of life protects adult health
Restricting sugar consumption from the womb and in the first two years of life can reduce the risk of diabetes by up to 35% and the risk of hypertension in adulthood...
Chronic lead poisoning causes cognitive deficits in children
Chronic lead exposure, even at low levels, negatively affects children's cognitive development and has serious consequences for adult health, as it can cause kidney failure, hypertension and cardiovascular problems.Low-level lead poisoning...
Sleeping more and better helps the heart recover after a heart attack
After suffering a heart attack, the heart sends signals to the brain to increase sleep, which helps reduce inflammation and speeds recovery, underscoring the importance of good sleep as part of...
Confinement prematurely aged the brains of adolescents
The forced isolation brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic greatly affected the mental health of adolescents, especially girls, according to a study that has revealed an accelerated thinning of the cerebral...
They discover a biological entity that lives in our mouth and intestine
A new biological entity they have called Obelisk has been discovered in bacteria present in the human microbiome of the mouth and intestine by an international team of scientists that includes...
Loss of smell and inflammation linked to 139 diseases
A study reveals a surprising connection between the loss of smell and inflammation in 139 diseases and suggests that the therapeutic use of aromas can help improve mental and physical health...
The way you raise children affects their mental health in adolescence
Harsh or affectionate parenting at specific stages of childhood influences brain development and mental health in adolescence, so identifying sensitive periods could guide interventions to improve long-term well-being.Brain development goes through...
They introduce nanodiamonds into cells to detect diseases early
Spanish scientists manage to introduce nanodiamonds into human cells to detect anomalies in the initial stages of a disease and before it causes symptoms, which represents a great advance in precision...
Women lose more weight than men with the drug Mounjaro
The drug Mounjaro (Tirzetapida) for the treatment of obesity has shown more effectiveness in women, since they lose up to 24.6% of their weight compared to men, who achieve a reduction...
