Caring for the Brain 0
As we celebrate the increase in the average human life span, we tend to forget that along with this increase comes the increase in the need to take care of our bodies and in particular our brains. Dementia is becoming…- Professional Medical
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Binge Drinking and Marijuana May Harm Teenaged Brains 0
Even teenagers know that downing 12 beers in a single night isn’t good for their bodies and can be dangerous. But a new study suggests that routine binge drinking like this may cause mental problems—including a reduced ability to think—that…- Professional Medical
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Surgical Errors Too Common 0
Unthinkable errors by doctors and surgeons—such as amputating the wrong leg or removing organs from the wrong patient—occur more frequently than previously believed, a new study suggests. Over a period of 6.5 years, doctors in Colorado alone operated on the…Natural Supplements for Fighting Anxiety? 0
Herbal supplements containing kava or passionflower appear to be a safe and effective treatment for the symptoms of anxiety, a new review of existing research suggests. Kava and passionflower have long been used in traditional medicine for their calming properties,…- Professional Medical
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Stopping Brain Shrinkage With B-Vitamins 0
High doses of certain B vitamins can slow the rate of brain shrinkage that frequently leads to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, a new study finds. Although all brains shrink some with age, the process speeds up in people with mild…- Professional Medical
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Heart Disease and Depression 0
People with both heart disease and depression are much more likely to die than those with just one of the conditions or neither illness, a new study shows. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 6,000 middle-aged adults in Britain whose mental…- Professional Medical
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