LA – Scientists have found in a recent study running is equally effective in treating depression. Researchers noted that members who chose antidepressants were slightly more depressed than the members of the group that chose to take running. Dr Penninx said: “This study gave anxious and depressed people a real-life choice, medication or exercise. Interestingly, the majority opted for exercise, …
Ottawa – Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, is having a substantial and growing impact in Canada and around the world. According to the latest national data, almost 474,000 people aged 65 and older have been diagnosed with dementia in Canada. Of those living with dementia, two-thirds are women. The number of Canadians living with dementia more than doubled in the last …
Ohio – People diagnosed with sickle cell disease can be happy as a new study has discovered by the doctors at Cleveland Clinic Children’s in Ohio, showed a potential cure for the painful disease. Researchers discovered that a novel gene therapy has been successful and safe for four patients.
London – Researchers have said that cutting boards, commonly found in most households and restaurant kitchens, produce tens of millions of microparticles, known as micrometre-sized particles, annually. The study is published in the Environmental Science & Technology journal by the ACS.
Washington – In a study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers said that daily multivitamin supplements, specifically Centrum Silver, may help slow age-related forgetfulness. They analysed the data of 3,500 older participants who took multivitamins for three years. It was found that they had better memories than those who received a placebo treatment.
Cambridge- A new study conducted by the University of Cambridge researchers in a tech consulting firm, has said that robots can enhance mental health at work. Two different robot well-being coaches were used in the study over a span of four weeks. About 26 employees participated in weekly wellness sessions that were run none other than the robots, Misty. It …
