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The Workplace May Affect Cognition
A Florida State University study says that a lack of stimulation in the workplace, and a dirty working environment may have long-term cognitive effects on employees. "Psychologists say that the brain is a muscle, while industrial hygienists point to chemicals in the...
Citrus Fruits May Help Prevent the Effects of Obesity
Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants called flavonoids, which are the largest group of phytonutrients - plant chemicals - with more than 6,000 types. There are several groups of flavonoids, including anthocyanidins, flavanols, flavones, flavanones and...
Butter Isn’t Back
"The case for eating butter just got stronger," said a Time magazine article in June. However, a new study found no connection between eating butter and heart disease. Researches looked at 4 studies on approximately 175,000 people to assess butter's impact on...
“Ask The Pharmacist: Generics vs. Brand-Name Drugs”
Albert I. Wertheimer, Ph.D., professor of pharmacy administration at Temple University School of Pharmacy, and Patricia J.Bush, Ph.d., professor emeritus at Georgetown University University School of Medicine, are co-authors of "Your Drugs & Sex: How Prescription...
Why Can It Be Hard To Get a Bipolar Diagnosis?
There is nothing subtle about bipolar disorder. It's a disease characterized by drastic shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels. Yet as dramatic as the disorder can be, it's often frustratingly difficult to find out what's wrong. On average, it takes 5 to 10 years...
Reading Books May Increase Lifespan
It seems musician Frank Zappa was wrong when he said "so many books, so little time." According to a new study, reading books could extend lifespan by up to 2 years, and the more often you read, the better. Study co-author Becca R. Levy, a professor of epidemiology at...
Fidgeting Helps Prevent Arterial Dysfunction From Sitting
Previous research has shown that sitting for an extended period of time at a computer or during a long airline flight reduces blood flow to the legs, which may contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease. Now, researchers from the University of Missouri...
“What’s Real and What’s Myth When it Comes to Caffeine?”
It is often assumed that caffeine is not good for you. Many view it as a guilty pleasure, addicting, unnecessary and certainly not pro-health. There are so many questions around caffeine: Does it burn fat? Is it dehydrating? Will it improve my athletic performance?...
“Why ‘Useless’ Surgery Is Still Popular”
Before a drug can be marketed, it has to go through rigorous testing to show it is safe and effective. Surgery, though, is different. The Food and Drug Administration does not regulate surgical procedures. So what happens when an operation is subjected to and fails...
The Premonitory Phase of Migraine
The yawning, fatigue, photophobia, hunger, and other symptoms of premonitory phase of migraine are providing important new clues to the disorder's underlying pathophysiology and potential new drug targets, according to a presentation at the annual meeting of the...