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Highly inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis patients more susceptible to cognitive impairment

Researchers assessed cognitive function among rheumatoid arthritis patients with ongoing inflammatory activity.

1 Aug 2024

Targeting 14 modifiable risk factors from childhood to old age could prevent or delay dementia

Addressing 14 modifiable risk factors, starting in childhood and continuing throughout life, could prevent or delay nearly half of dementia cases, even as people around the world live longer and the number of people with dementia is set to rise dramatically in all countries, according to the third Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care, which is being presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC 2024).

1 Aug 2024

Generative AI effectively simplifies echocardiogram explanations for patients, study finds

An artificial intelligence program created explanations of heart test results that were in most cases accurate, relevant, and easy to understand by patients, a new study finds.

31 Jul 2024

Study finds cannabigerol effectively reduces anxiety, boosts memory recall

A lesser-known cannabinoid that is gaining in popularity Cannabigerol (CBG) effectively reduced anxiety in a clinical trial without the intoxication typically associated with whole plant cannabis.

31 Jul 2024

Neurodivergent children face higher risk of chronic disabling fatigue by 18, study finds

Neurodivergent traits in childhood double the risk of chronic disabling fatigue by age 18, with inflammation playing a significant mediating role. This highlights the importance of addressing inflammatory markers in managing the health of neurodivergent individuals.

31 Jul 2024

Full-time wheelchair or motorized-scooter users experience falls and live with the fear of falling again

Many studies have focused on falls among people who are ambulatory and have conditions like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease, but research to address falls among those who rely on wheelchairs or motorized scooters is rare, scientists report in a new study.

30 Jul 2024

WHO analysis reveals alarming rise in intimate partner violence among adolescent girls

Among adolescent girls who have been in a relationship, nearly a quarter (24%) – close to 19 million – will have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence by the time they turn 20 years old, as highlighted by a new analysis from the World Health Organization (WHO) published today in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health.

30 Jul 2024

Study reveals curcumin’s antidepressant effects in obese type 2 diabetes patients

A randomized clinical trial (RCT) to investigate the effectiveness of curcumin in lowering depression among obese individuals with diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM).

30 Jul 2024

Genetic variants associated with Parkinson's more common than estimated

New research has found that genetic variants associated with Parkinson's disease (PD) are more common than researchers previously believed. Investigators in the Parkinson's Foundation-backed PD GENEration study – which reached its goal of 15,000 participants ahead of schedule this spring – found that 13% of participants have a genetic form of PD, which is a significant observation compared to long-standing estimates. Results from the first 3.5 years of the study, which examined a broad North American cohort, were published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal Brain.

30 Jul 2024

Inflammatory activity in rheumatoid arthritis impacts cognitive function

The inflammatory activity in the body caused by rheumatoid arthritis is linked to specific cognitive impairments, finds a small comparative study, published in the open access journal RMD Open.

29 Jul 2024

Physical activity and positive affect boost cognition in women with fibromyalgia despite pain

Researchers found that physical activity and positive affect can improve cognitive performance in women with fibromyalgia, even when pain severity is high. Promoting both may alleviate chronic pain's impact on cognition.

29 Jul 2024

Wearable devices may increase anxiety in atrial fibrillation patients despite perceived safety

A recent study found that while wearable devices may help AF patients feel safer, they can also increase anxiety and prompt unnecessary medical care. The research highlights the need for further investigation into the psychological effects of these technologies on AF patients.

29 Jul 2024

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

Highly inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis patients more susceptible to cognitive impairment

Targeting 14 modifiable risk factors from childhood to old age could prevent or delay dementia

Generative AI effectively simplifies echocardiogram explanations for patients, study finds

Study finds cannabigerol effectively reduces anxiety, boosts memory recall

Neurodivergent children face higher risk of chronic disabling fatigue by 18, study finds

Full-time wheelchair or motorized-scooter users experience falls and live with the fear of falling again

WHO analysis reveals alarming rise in intimate partner violence among adolescent girls

Study reveals curcumin’s antidepressant effects in obese type 2 diabetes patients

Genetic variants associated with Parkinson's more common than estimated

Inflammatory activity in rheumatoid arthritis impacts cognitive function

Physical activity and positive affect boost cognition in women with fibromyalgia despite pain

Wearable devices may increase anxiety in atrial fibrillation patients despite perceived safety

Breakthrough study shows AI digital program as effective as human therapy for anxiety

Research highlights emotional benefits and challenges of breast milk donation

Anxiety’s Long-Term Impact on Dementia Development

Study reveals role of zona incerta neurons in early social bonding and stress reduction

Gene variant predicts cognitive decline after stroke

Rising bed bug insecticide poisonings demand safer pest control methods, French study reveals

Wearable devices can amplify anxiety in people with Afib

Chronic and new anxiety tied to increased dementia risk

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

Anxiety News and Research

Latest Anxiety News and Research

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