Psychology & Psychiatry
Pandemic mental health hinges on who you live with
Some days it may not have felt like it, but being locked down with your kids and spouse may have bolstered your well-being during COVID-19.
Aug 11, 2021
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Medical research
Cocoa flavanols contribute to faster oxygen uptake kinetics, improved blood flow
A bioactive compound found in cocoa powder and dark chocolate could help middle-aged adults enjoy exercise, a new study has suggested. The research analyzed the potential health benefits of cocoa flavanols, a plant nutrient ...
Aug 4, 2021
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Health
Millet-based diet can lower risk of type 2 diabetes and help manage blood glucose levels
A new study has shown that eating millets can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and helps manage blood glucose levels in people with diabetes, indicating the potential to design appropriate meals with millets ...
Jul 29, 2021
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Medical research
No particular risk of infection of SARS-CoV-2 from cash
How long do coronaviruses remain infectious on banknotes and coins? Is it possible to become infected through contact with cash? Experts at the European Central Bank, in collaboration with the Department of Medical and Molecular ...
Jul 29, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A tool to help in understanding inaccuracy in eyewitness testimony
Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed an innovative tool to aid in the investigation of how we perceive and remember visual experiences.
Jul 21, 2021
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Medical research
Predicting if COVID-19 clinical trials will fail or succeed
In order to win the battle against COVID-19, studies to develop vaccines, drugs, devices and re-purposed drugs are urgently needed. Randomized clinical trials are used to provide evidence of safety and efficacy as well as ...
Jul 21, 2021
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Sense of smell in older adults declines when it comes to meat, but not vanilla
Contrary to what science once suggested, older people with a declining sense of smell do not have comprehensively dampened olfactory ability for odors in general—it simply depends upon the type of odor. Researchers at the ...
Jul 1, 2021
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Biomedical technology
Research lays groundwork for restoring lost oral functions with pacemaker-like devices
Even the mundane act of swallowing requires a well-coordinated dance of more than 30 muscles of the mouth. The loss of function of even one of these, due to disease or injury, can be extremely debilitating. For these people, ...
Jun 30, 2021
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Health
Minority groups in the US experience cognitive issues earlier in life
Minority groups in the US are more vulnerable to memory loss, confusion and their consequences earlier in life, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Public Health.
Jun 23, 2021
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Neuroscience
Self-reported declines in cognition may be linked to changes in brain connectivity
Jessica Damoiseaux, Ph.D., an associate professor with the Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University, recently published the results of a three-year study of cognitive changes in older adults. The team followed 69 ...
Jun 22, 2021
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