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Alzheimer’s disease affects around 5.5 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 55 million worldwide. What if we had the technology to stop it before it steals precious memories? Alzheimer’s is a progressive type of dementia that destroys memories and thinking skills. While incurable, early detection is crucial for managing symptoms like forgetfulness, confusion, difficulty with planning and problem-solving, and personality changes.  According to the Alzheimer Society, AD messes with the brain by making two protein substances called amyloid…

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Mental health in the aviation industry is a difficult topic. Those who are pilots or air traffic controllers need to be approved by the Federal Aviation Association. This stamp of approval is often referred to as their “medical”. A medical license allows aviation workers to fly and control planes. However, the requirements to receive a medical are strict. A diagnosis of ADHD, depression or anxiety can prevent someone from receiving their medical. In a study conducted by Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University,…

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A recent study published in 2024 found that more American adults are more likely to use complementary health approaches. This study analyzed data used from surveys done in 2002, 2012, and 2022. talks about the increase in popularity of health approaches such as acupuncture, yoga, and meditation. These complementary health approaches or CHAs are called complementary because they are used to help supplement or add on to the usual doctor’s visit and western medicine care, an added layer of health…

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Researchers took a look at the current hurricane wind scale to see if past events have aggressively surpassed the category 5 scale. They determined that there could be potential for a category 6 hurricane scale to develop in the future. While this decision is nowhere near a complete action, it makes scientists and climatologists aware of the dangers coming in the future.

Substance abuse sufferers may have a promising new lead when it comes to possible treatments.  A new study conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that the brain’s salience network could be a possible target for future treatment in individuals with substance abuse disorder.  The study was led by researchers who work for the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), both of which operate within the…

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A recent study done by researchers at the National Institutes of Health found rapid changes in immune system responses caused by vegan and ketogenic diets.  Verena Link, a postdoctoral researcher and author of the study, said little research has been done in the past that correlates diet changes and the immune system.  “It’s pretty well known that diet is an important contributor to overall health, but how diet and defined diet changes affect the immune system is still largely unknown,”…

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Wether it’s on the field, in the classroom, and everywhere in between, student-athletes are always looking to be at the top of their game. But an asset that gets overlooked with those individuals are their mental well being. But according to a recent study conducted by the NCAA, it seems to be that student-athletes are back in the game. Data was taken from around 23,000 student-athletes across all three divisions of NCAA sanctioned sports beginning in September of 2022 through…

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There are considerable differences when it comes to the long term benefits of exercising between men and women.  According to a recent study, women have a much lower risk of experiencing an early death or fatal cardiovascular event compared to men when both genders exercise regularly. Additionally, the study also found that women can reap these benefits even when putting in less effort.  The study was conducted by the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, and the findings…

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College athletes in recent years have shown increased levels of mental health issues. Whether it be stress, depression or anxiety. “Since the fall of 2020, rates of mental exhaustion, depression, andanxiety have improved minimally with rates remaining 1.5 to two times higher than reportedbefore the COVID-19 pandemic,” University of Montana student Abigail M. Sherwood said in a recent study. “Since the fall of 2020, rates of mental exhaustion, depression, andanxiety have improved minimally with rates remaining 1.5 to two times…

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By Sydney Brown Humans have around 70,000 thoughts a day, according to the Cleveland Clinic. And with so many thoughts each day ongoing negativity could bring an onset of depression. Research from Kent State University suggests that indulging in negative thoughts can lead to depression if an individual has a low distress tolerance and consistent negative thinking. The topic of depression is not new as it impacts millions of people every year. “They really like to say in the profession…

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