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Apr 24, 2015 09:11 AM EDT

Could 'Extra Sleep' Stall Memory Problems From Alzheimer's?

Extra sleep may help prevent the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to recent findings published in the journal Current Biology.

Apr 24, 2015 09:08 AM EDT

Could Demanding Jobs Extend Survival Rates In Some With Young-Onset Dementia?

As much as people may hate their jobs, having an intellectually demanding profession is oftentimes necessary as a means of livelihood and survival. And for some, a means to staying mentally fit.

Apr 23, 2015 08:19 AM EDT

How the Remote Pacific Islands were Settled Thousands of Years Ago

The islands of the Pacific Ocean may be remote, but thousands of years ago they were settled by pioneering humans. Now researchers have analyzed the strategies that these people may have used to settle these islands.

Apr 23, 2015 03:35 AM EDT

Training Programs For Parents May Help Behavioral Problems In Children With Autism

New findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association show that some training programs for parents could be successful in improving the behavior of children with the health issue.

Apr 23, 2015 02:17 AM EDT

Social Media Increases Fan Interest Among Sports Teams

New findings published in the Journal of Sports Management show that it's extremely beneficial for professional sports teams to engage with their brands via social media on Facebook, Twitter and other similar environments.

Apr 23, 2015 01:22 AM EDT

Sugary Beverages Increase The Risk Of Cardiovascular Issues, Study Suggests

New findings published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition show that beverages that are sweetened with low, medium and high amounts of high-fructose corn syrup significantly boost the risk of heart disease.

Apr 23, 2015 01:10 AM EDT

Changing The Placement Of Nutrition Labels May Help Consumers Make Healthier Choices

New research shows that placing nutrition labels on the front of food packages could help to be more effective at enabling healthier food choices then where they are currently placed.

Apr 23, 2015 12:47 AM EDT

Babies Feel Pain The Same Way That Adults Do

New findings published in the journal eLife show how babies experience pain in the same way that adults do. In fact, scientists found that babies' brains actually "lit up" in the same way that adults do when they are exposed to the same painful stimulants.

Apr 23, 2015 12:43 AM EDT

MMR Vaccine Not Linked To Autism, Even In High Risk Children

New findings published in a recent edition of JAMA show that there is not a common link between the MMR vaccine and autism, even when used among high-risk children.

Apr 22, 2015 01:43 AM EDT

Increasing Amounts Of Workers Are Misusing Stimulants To Enhance Work Productivity

In the hopes of enhancing work productivity, some adults are turning to ADHD medications as stimulants. But abusing this type of drug can be particularly dangerous, even when it may be to make successful strides in a competitive work environment.

Apr 22, 2015 12:13 AM EDT

Online Discussion Forums Are Good For Our Health: Here's Why

Could online discussion forums be good for our overall health and wellness? New findings published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior suggest that there are benefits for both individuals and wider society to this type of social media than previously realized.

Apr 21, 2015 11:58 PM EDT

Computer-Aided Detection Helps Predict Early Signs Of Breast Cancer

New findings published in the journal Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics show that a new form of technology can help to predict if and when breast cancer will appear.