Better Mental Health in Children: Make Sure They Eat Their Veggies
Razi Berry Children who eat a better diet, packed with fruit and vegetables, have better mental wellbeing — according to new research from the University of East Anglia. A new study published today is the first to investigate the association between fruit and vegetable intakes, breakfast and lunch choices, and mental wellbeing in UK school […]
Bullying From Siblings Still Causes Mental Health Issues Later in Life
Razi Berry Young people who are repeatedly bullied by siblings are more likely to suffer from poor mental health and wellbeing issues later in adolescence, a new study has suggested. The new research, which analyzed data from over 17,000 participants, found that as the frequency of bullying increased in early-to-middle adolescence, so did the severity […]
Aerobic Exercise After a Concussion May be Beneficial for Young Athletes
Razi Berry Adolescents can speed their recovery after a sport-related concussion and reduce their risk of experiencing protracted recovery if they engage in aerobic exercise within 10 days of getting injured, according to a new University at Buffalo study. Published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, the randomized controlled trial conducted by researchers at […]
Neurological Conditions More Likely to Occur with Childhood Trauma
Razi Berry Adults with neurologic conditions are more likely than the general population to have had adverse childhood experiences such as abuse, neglect or household dysfunction, according to a study published in Neurology® Clinical Practice, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that neurologic conditions are caused by […]
Communication Skills May be Somewhat Genetic
Razi Berry From inside the womb and as soon as they enter the world, babies absorb information from their environment and the adults around them, quickly learning after birth how to start communicating through cries, sounds, giggles, and other kinds of baby talk. But are a child’s long-term language skills shaped by how their brain […]
New Diet – MIND Diet – Linked to Cognitive Performance
Razi Berry Aging takes a toll on the body and on the mind. For example, the tissue of aging human brains sometimes develops abnormal clumps of proteins that are the hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. How can you protect your brain from these effects? Researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found that older adults may […]
Trust is a Key Component to Loneliness
Razi Berry Loneliness is a painful feeling. If it persists, it can lead to mental illnesses such as depression or anxiety disorders. Researchers from the Universities of Bonn, Haifa (Israel) and Oldenburg have now discovered how loneliness is associated with reduced trust. This is reflected in changes in the activity and interaction of various brain […]
Why is Your Child a ‘Fussy Eater?’
Razi Berry Whether it’s an exclusive appetite for ‘white’ foods or an all-out refusal on veggies, when you have a fussy eater on your hands, mealtime can be more than a challenge. While picky eating is all part of the norm for developing toddlers, when it extends into school years, it takes a toll on […]
Many Top Medical Journals Call World Leaders to Emergency Action. . . For Climate
Razi Berry Over 200 health journals across the world have come together to simultaneously publish an editorial calling on world leaders to take emergency action to limit global temperature increases, halt the destruction of nature, and protect health. While recent targets to reduce emissions and conserve biodiversity are welcome, they are not enough and are […]
What Would a ‘Smart Dental Implant’ Look Like?
Razi Berry More than 3 million people in America have dental implants, used to replace a tooth lost to decay, gum disease, or injury. Implants represent a leap of progress over dentures or bridges, fitting much more securely and designed to last 20 years or more. But often implants fall short of that expectation, instead […]