Category: Education
Study finds filtered coffee helps prevent type-2 diabetes, distinguishable biomarkers in blood
There seems to be more to a regular cup of coffee – a Swedish collaborative research has shown that filtered coffee can help reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, as opposed to boiled coffee. Also, those who drank two […]
Fish oil supplements found to have special inflammation-reducing properties
Inflammation is a temporary defense response by the immune system, which can be triggered by toxins, bacteria or damaged cells. However, persisting inflammation can damage healthy tissue and so are controlled by specialised pro-resolving mediators (SPMs). The body makes SPMs […]
UK researchers encourage labelling food with exercise specs. to tackle obesity
Healthier dietary choices may be as simple as looking at food labels– recent research data by the UK’s Loughborough University suggests that physical activity calorie equivalent (PACE) labellingof food/drink could reduce up to 195 calories per person, per day. PACE […]
Swiss study demonstrates how white noise improves hearing
Hearing can be enhanced with the help of continuous background noise – researchers from the University of Basel, Switzerland, have shown, through research into the area of the brain that processes acoustic stimuli, that the brain better distinguishes subtle tone […]
Study: Poor cholesterol control in young people leads to heart problems later on
A recent study has found that people 45 years and younger with high levels of bad cholesterol have higher cardiovascular risks, including strokes. The “comprehensive” study highlights the long-term risk between cholesterol levels and cardiovascular diseases, by looking at non-HDL […]
Finnish study finds link between antibiotic exposure and Parkinson’s disease
Around 10 million people worldwide have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a condition which affects the area of the brain related to movement; its patients also stand to develop symptoms of depression, sleep disruption, urinary difficulties and constipation, among […]
UK study highlights link between inflammation and mental sluggishness
The ‘sluggishness’ or ‘brain fog’ that most people feel alongside a chronic illness may have more to do with inflammation – according to scientists at the Centre for Human Brain Health (CHBH) at the University of Birmingham, UK, inflammation specifically […]
Sleep deprivation has more dangerous affects than on just attention span, US study finds
A recent sleep study by Michigan State University’s (MSU) Sleep and Learning Lab has uncovered a greater impact of sleep deprivation on cognitive function than thought previously. Psychology Professor Kimberly Fenn said that sleep deprivation doubles the odds of placekeeping […]
US researchers find “undead” neurons causing Parkinson’s troubles
A new lead has opened up in the study of Parkinson’s disease (PD) – its seemingly “dead” neurons have not only stopped working but can induce surrounding healthy neurons to stop working as well. Uncommon to the nerve cells of […]
American study suggests nightly phone checks may increase fatigue
Blue light emitted from smartphone screens have been noted to have damaging effects on health, in particular on one’s sleeping habits. A recent study has explored how different lighting affects the brain – apparently, checking a smartphone during a restless […]
