Generally speaking, studies about genetic flaws usually focus on the potential consequences of such abnormalities. But imagine if a malfunctioning gene actually had a highly positive impact on your health? As strange as such a scenario might seem, a team ...
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Gauging the Risks Electromagnetic Radiation
While you may not be familiar with the term “electromagnetic radiation,” you can rest assured that you probably encounter it many times throughout the day ‒ this type of energy can be found in both your home and office, and ...
Read More »Pesticides, Pregnancy and Autism Risk
There is certainly reason to believe that autism is becoming more common in the United States. In March 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 1 in 68 American children had an autism spectrum disorder. What ...
Read More »Overcoming Social Anxiety
Do you occasionally feel shy or nervous in social environments? Research suggests that you are not alone: A 2011 study by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) found that over 12 percent of “somewhat or very” shy teens met ...
Read More »Hitting the Right Notes: Music, Memory and Alzheimer’s
No matter what your personality might be like, there’s an excellent chance that you spend a fair amount of time listening to music during the day. Given the number of hours which people spend transfixed to mp3 players and radios, ...
Read More »Food for Thought: Eating Right May Improve Mental Health
Virtually everyone knows the importance of adhering to a healthy diet. Aside from helping you stay at a desirable weight, foods like fruits and vegetables offer a wide range of nutrients that the body needs to function properly. The impact ...
Read More »Could Genetic Flaws Link Five Mental Disorders?
There is a reasonable chance that you know of at least one person with one of the following conditions ‒ attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, schizophrenia, major depression and bipolar disorder. Aside from affecting a significant number of people, ...
Read More »The Benefits and Disadvantages of Robotic Surgery
The practice of surgery has certainly progressed over the last several decades. In fact, today many patients undergo operations with robotic technology. At first glance, it might seem as if such tools would make surgery more efficient and effective. But ...
Read More »Working the Late Shift: Measuring the Impact of Sleep on Surgeons
It’s safe to say that surgeons have a very demanding job. In addition to performing intricate and and delicate procedures on a regular basis, many of these doctors also have to work grueling schedules. You would probably think that all ...
Read More »The Importance of Physical Activity for Older Adults
For some older individuals, it may seem that exercise yields very little in the way of health-related benefits. Because of this perceived lack of payoff, some entrenched couch potatoes may jump to the conclusion that physical activity is pointless. Despite ...
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