Category: Features
A website helps prevent depression and suicide
A new study shows that a free web-based tool to support their mental health may cut the rate of suicidal thoughts in half. MoodGYM, a free web-based cognitive behavioral therapy or wCBT tool, offers a digital, streamlined form of the […]
Tree nuts lower risk of heart disease
A new study shows that tree nuts (e.g. walnuts, cashews, almonds, and pecans) may lower the risks of cardiovascular disease by lowering cholesterol levels. The study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. “Our study results further support the […]
Bilinguals recover faster from stroke
Stroke patients who speak two languages are twice as likely to have normal cognitive functions after stroke compared to those who spoke only one language. The study was reported in the American Heart Association journal Stroke. In the new study, […]
eSeniorCare new app for seniors
Developers from the University of Notre Dame created eSeniorCare, an app that helps senior citizens. The app provides a continuity of care allowing health workers to proactively reach out to at-risk seniors when they need help, while still allowing them […]
Researchers uncover downsides of Ultraman
A team of Florida State University researchers found that the endurance competition Ultraman can lead to large reductions in body fat, but also causes temporary muscle damage and potentially insulin resistance. In the European Journal of Applied Physiology, Assistant Professor […]
Medical Fair Asia to host Medicine + Sports Conference in 2016
Medical Fair Asia will host the first ever Asian edition of the Medicine + Sports Conference in 2016. The inaugural conference will be held on September 1, 2016 during Medical Fair Asia 2016 at a new venue, the Sands Expo […]
Physical therapy: the game
Virtual reality company BioGaming made physical therapy more enjoyable by turning it into a video game. Biogaming allows physiotherapists to create digital personalized exercise plans, which it then automatically converts into games tailored specifically for patients, who are given hardware […]
Eye drops decreased near-sightedness in children
A five-year trial showed that low doses of an eye-drop called atropine slow down near-sightedness in children. The result was presented today at AAO 2015, the 119th annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Nearsightedness, or myopia, has increased […]
Healthy breakfasts bring good grades
Children who ate healthy breakfasts get better grades in school, says a new study by public health experts at Cardiff University. The study of 5000 9-11 year-olds from more than 100 primary schools sought to examine the link between breakfast […]
Parents with unrealistic goals lower kids’ grades
Children tend to do better in school when their parents have high hopes for them. But unrealistic goals will have the opposite effect, says a study published by the American Psychological Association. “Our research revealed both positive and negative aspects […]
