Tag: Research

WASHINGTON: Youngsters are likely to suffer the brunt of the worsening health effects of rising global temperatures due to record levels of obesity and physical inactivity, a new comprehensive analysis of recent studies on the topic gave a clear warning. The...

Teaching magic tricks to children with disabilities can enhance their feelings of self-esteem and confidence, a study has shown. The study, published in Health Psychology Research, is a collaboration between the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Institute for Arts in Medicine,...

One psychobiotic that has gained attention recently is Solace PS128, sold by Oryx Biomedical. Lactobacillus plantarum PS128​, the beneficial bacteria found in Solace, is a naturally derived daily probiotic that has been shown to support the digestive and immune systems and...

“A problem shared is a problem halved” – as the saying goes. And research backs this up: having someone to talk to is good for our mental health. It lowers anxiety and protects against depression. And it helps us to manage...

Steve McCauley, who has been affected by COVID-19 symptoms since 2020, at his home in Surrey, BC, on March 23.Jackie Dives/The Globe and Mail Alan Katz has scientific members been researching on the health-care system for 25 years, but for the...

Stress has been linked with poor health outcomes, though the exact mechanism remains poorly defined. Psychological stress is recognized as a contributing factor in atrial fibrillation (AFib), both in initiation and heightening of AFib. The diagnosis of AFib is often associated...

In a study conducted by the American College of Cardiology, it was found that regular physical activity has nearly doubled the cardiovascular benefits in individuals with depression or anxiety, compared with individuals without these diagnoses. The study was published in the...

Regular physical activity had nearly doubled the benefit cardiovascular in individuals with depression or anxiety, compared with individuals without these diagnoses, according to a study presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 71st Annual Scientific Session. The research findings add to...

Engaging with music, such as learning to play an instrument or singing in a choir, is an accessible experience that often appeals to those who find they have more time on their hands following retirement or other lifestyle changes. Performing music...

Roy Upton, founder of the AHP and an accredited Doctor of Ayurvedic Medicine, said his organization has been cooperating with AYUSH, which is an Indian governmental organization that covers Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy. Covering the entire landscape of Indian...