Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Asia virus latest: China epicentre starts to reopen, security talks off
Here are the latest developments from Asia related to the novel coronavirus pandemic:
Mar 28, 2020
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News tagged with training
Health
Vegans who lift weights may have stronger bones than other people on a plant-based diet
People on a plant-based diet who do strength training as opposed to other forms of exercise such as biking or swimming may have stronger bones than other people on a vegan diet, according to new research published in the ...
Aug 4, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Playing the piano shown to boost brain processing power and help lift the blues
A new study published by researchers at the University of Bath demonstrates the positive impact learning to play a musical instrument has on the brain's ability to process sights and sounds, and shows how it can also help ...
Dec 2, 2022
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Radiology & Imaging
AI tool helps radiologists detect brain aneurysms
Doctors could soon get some help from an artificial intelligence tool when diagnosing brain aneurysms—bulges in blood vessels in the brain that can leak or burst open, potentially leading to stroke, brain damage or death.
Jun 7, 2019
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Neuroscience
Trained brains can rapidly suppress visual distractions
Have you ever found yourself searching for your keys or phone only to end up getting distracted by a brightly colored object that grabs your attention? This type of attentional capture by objects that stand out from their ...
Feb 23, 2023
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Neuroscience
Team develops app to help train the brain to overcome tinnitus
An international research team has shown that the debilitating impact of tinnitus can be effectively reduced in just weeks by a training course and sound therapy delivered via a smartphone app.
Jan 9, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds placebo effect also applies to exercise training
You can get a better effect from your training if you believe that the training program you are following has been put together especially for you, according to Kolbjørn Andreas Lindberg, a research fellow at the University ...
Apr 25, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New studies show special mental health risks for certain groups of new doctors
The first year of medical training after medical school brings intense stress, long work hours, irregular sleep schedules, and a risk of new or worsened symptoms of depression.
Apr 29, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Ability, not age, should be the only factor determining what exercise you do
It's a common assumption that exercise in older people is difficult and dangerous, so it's perhaps best avoided. But this is often not the case—even if these ideas are ingrained in society. Research has repeatedly shown ...
Aug 7, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Two studies reveal benefits of mindfulness for middle school students
Two new studies from MIT suggest that mindfulness—the practice of focusing one's awareness on the present moment—can enhance academic performance and mental health in middle schoolers. The researchers found that more ...
Aug 26, 2019
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