Category: General Health
Insomnia: Understanding Its Causes, Long-Term Risks, and Science-Backed Strategies for Restoring Healthy Sleep
Sleeping disorders affect 70 million Americans. People who suffer from insomnia have trouble sleeping: they have trouble falling asleep, wake up too early, or even during the night. When …
Chronic Stress and Obesity May Promote Pancreatic Cancer Growth via CREB Activation, Study Suggests
Key Takeaways Stress and obesity may contribute to pancreatic cancer: Both factors activate biological pathways that may accelerate tumor growth. Women may be more vulnerable: Hormonal differences could heighten stress-related …Depression and Anxiety May Raise Thyroid Disease Risk, While Thyroid Issues Could Worsen Anxiety, Studies Show
Key Takeaways People with depression or anxiety have a higher chance of developing thyroid problems like hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, up to 84% higher with severe symptoms. Treating thyroid inflammation …
Parenting Strengthens Aging Brains: Study Links Child-Rearing to Enhanced Neural Connectivity
Key Takeaways: Parents show stronger neural connectivity in aging-sensitive brain regions. Benefits apply equally to mothers and fathers. Effect scales with number of children. Parenting acts as “brain enrichment” …Chronic Stress Disrupts Brain’s Satiety Signals in Mice, Driving Overeating—Human Relevance Unclear
Key Takeaways Chronic stress in mice deactivates the lateral habenula, a brain region that regulates reward responses, leading to unchecked consumption of high-fat/sweet foods. Chronically stressed mice on high-fat …Wrinkles: Evaluating Types and Treatment Options
The issue of wrinkles is one that bothers most people. We discuss common types of skin creases and suggestions on the most appropriate treatment options.Decoding Unexplained Pain: What You Need to Know for Diagnosis and Treatment
Sometimes, people do experience pain sensation whose cause doctors don’t seem to have an answer for. What are the possible causes and what can you do?Aggressively Chasing Happiness Depletes Mental Energy, Weakening Self-Control and Satisfaction
Key Takeaways: Actively pursuing happiness can reduce self-control and mental energy, leading to lower life satisfaction. Studies show that happiness-seeking competes with self-regulation for limited mental resources, causing quicker …