Studies

Exercising more and sitting down less can lower the risk of women developing breast cancer, according to a new study. Observational studies have already shown a link between sedentary behavior and breast cancer risk but have not provided proof of what causes it. Now, using a Mendelian randomization study – which use genetic variants as…
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Autism encompasses a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, communication and repetitive behaviors. Autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning the symptoms can be classified in terms of their position on a scale. Autism Speaks1 points out there is not just one type of autism but many subtypes…
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Ginkgo biloba, also known as maidenhair tree, is one of the oldest species of trees in existence. It is native to China and has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Records suggest that the Ancient Chinese used the seeds of this plant to treat skin and soft tissue infections caused by various bacteria,…
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New research provides additional evidence that political ideology can interfere with logical reasoning. The findings, published in the scientific journal Thinking & Reasoning, shed light on how politically motivated reasoning impacts the ability to correctly evaluate syllogisms. A syllogism is a kind of logical argument that…
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Obesity afflicts approximately 42 percent of the U.S. adult population and contributes to the onset of chronic diseases, including diabetes, cancer, and other conditions. While popular healthy diet advices are against midnight snacking, few studies have comprehensively investigated the simultaneous effects of late eating on the three main…
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In a perfect world, we would learn from success and failure alike. Both hold instructive lessons and provide needed reality checks that may safeguard our decisions from bad information or biased advice. But, alas, our brain doesn’t work this way. Unlike an impartial outcome-weighing machine an engineer might design, it learns more…
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Participants in an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction course reported significant reduction in levels of pain, depression and disability. A mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course was found to benefit patients with chronic pain and depression, leading to significant improvement in participant perceptions of…
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In brief: The facts: Human emotions impact our physiology, state of conscience as well as others around us. Modern day education does not teach children about the importance of emotion and how to regulate and deal with it. Reflect on: How are children supposed to be psychologically 'fit' as adults if they are not taught how to…
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A study found that 1,000 molecules in the human body ebb and flow on an annual basis, with two pivotal time periods: late spring-early summer and late fall-early winter. As kids, we learn there are four seasons, but researchers at the Stanford School of Medicine have found evidence to suggest that the human body doesn't see it this…
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Tiny chia seeds pack powerful punch to guard against many serious health issues. Chia seeds are derived from the Salva hispanica plant, with a pedigree and history of use dating back to Aztec and Mayan civilizations – where they were revered as a source of strength and energy. Incidentally, “chia” is a Mayan word for “strength”.…
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