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Date: 2025/03/20 - 01:31

Is excessive sleepiness as we age a warning sign of dementia?

Women aged 80 and older who experience increased sleepiness are twice as likely to develop dementia as those with stable sleep patterns, a new study has found.

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Date: 2025/03/19 - 22:31

Study finds why 'night owls' have a higher risk for depression than 'early risers'

Scientists have found evidence suggesting that “night owls” who prefer to stay active at night may be at a greater risk for depression than "early risers” who are awake more during daylight hours.

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Date: 2025/03/17 - 21:00

Anxiety is linked to gut health: Could probiotics help treat it?

People with anxiety can experience decreased microbial diversity and fewer short-chain fatty acid-producing bacteria, recent evidence indicates. It also suggests that probiotics may help manage anxiety.

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Date: 2025/03/16 - 19:32

'White Lotus' Characters Pop Lorazepam Pills, Highlighting Risks of the Drug

In Season 3 of the HBO series "The White Lotus," some characters pop lorazepam like candy, highlighting the potential for dependency and misuse. The prescription drug is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety, panic attacks, and insomnia due to anxiety or situational stress.

Date: 2025/03/15 - 18:32

Arnold Schwarzenegger Talks Joint, Mobility Health: ‘If You Rest, You Rust’

Arnold Schwarzenegger is raising awareness about prioritizing joint health and mobility and is helping fans fuel their comebacks. Regular physical activity help you stay healthy, prevent frailty, and help prevent various chronic health conditions.

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Date: 2025/03/15 - 15:32

3 factors may lower depression risk, new evidence suggests

An orange a day, regular moderate-to-vigorous exercise, and GLP-1 drugs for diabetes treatment have all been linked to a lower risk of depression in recent studies.

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Date: 2025/03/13 - 01:32

TikTok's 'Cozymaxxing' Trend Could Improve Your Mental Health, Experts Say

If changing into your pajamas, lighting a candle, and wrapping yourself in a blanket sounds like your idea of self-care, then you’ll love TikTok’s latest wellness trend: Cozymaxxing. This snuggly practice is being hailed as an antidote to stress.

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Date: 2025/03/13 - 01:31

Reducing 7 risk factors for heart disease may help lower Alzheimer's biomarkers

Reducing seven risk factors for heart disease and having higher Life's Simple 7 scores may help decrease biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.

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Date: 2025/03/11 - 22:31

At which ages might interventions for cognitive decline be the most effective?

Scientists have found that there are certain ages where cognitive decline interventions might be most effective because of the way the brain ages.

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Date: 2025/03/09 - 22:00

Adding 2,500 Daily Steps May Improve Heart Health In Female Cancer Survivors

Moderate daily exercise significantly reduced the risk of death from cardiovascular disease among female cancer survivors, a new study found. Each additional 2,500 steps per day was associated with a 34% further reduction in death risk.