Researchers associate general intelligence with musical skill acquisition
A new study determined that general intelligence could be a major factor in how quickly people learn to play music.
Study links long-term fluctuations in blood pressure with increased risk of dementia
A new study found that long-term variation in blood pressure may increase the risk of developing dementia.
Illiteracy linked to a higher chance of developing dementia
The risk for dementia was reduced among individuals with no history of illiteracy, new research suggests.
Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
The findings were published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.
Self-perception of health varies by gender differences
The study was released online in the American Journal of Health Behavior.
Childhood obesity epidemic may be linked to gut bacteria
The findings were published online in the journal Obesity Reviews.
More Americans are now choosing screen time over physical fitness
Many Americans are not meeting physical activity guidelines and past theories point to a lack of free time as the…
Maternal stress could disrupt baby’s brain development during pregnancy
The results were published in Biological Psychiatry.
Post-traumatic stress disorder may increase the risk of infections
PTSD may be damaging to one's physical health, significantly increasing the risk of infections, new research finds.
Researchers find cognitive function could be improved with hormone therapy
The findings were published in the journal Menopause.
Avocado consumption linked to a lower risk of obesity and diabetes
In a first-of-its-kind study, avocados were shown to be efficient in reducing the risk of obesity and diabetes.
Physical exercise could profoundly reduce the risk of depressive episodes
The findings were published in the journal Depression and Anxiety.