Can’t Stand Some Sounds? An ‘Abnormal’ Brain Connection Could Be to Blame

Can’t Stand Some Sounds? An ‘Abnormal’ Brain Connection Could Be to Blame

City life often comes with pros like reliable public transportation, more job opportunities, and exciting social engagements. Of course it may come with cons too, such as a higher cost of living, less personal space, and noise. This last one tends to be a constant source of strife for urbanites. While The National Institute on…

Get paid to nap: Company hiring reviewers for study

Get paid to nap: Company hiring reviewers for study

In recent years much interest and research have been conducted focusing on the relation between sleep and health. Studies have shown that a good night’s sleep can help individuals maintain a healthy weight, diet, improve physical performance, and more. On the flip side, a lack of sleep can put them at risk of heart disease, diabetes,…

Love hormone’ oxytocin could be used to treat cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s

Love hormone’ oxytocin could be used to treat cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s

That wondrous feeling we experience when we are in love is caused by a hormone called oxytocin. Japanese researchers believe oxytocin could make a good candidate for treating cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s. (1) Love Hormone and Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that slowly degrades memory and cognitive abilities. Finding a treatment has been…

Bacteria-eating viruses clear infections in diabetic foot ulcers

Bacteria-eating viruses clear infections in diabetic foot ulcers

Not Just Cold Feet There is quite a long list of potential health complications for those people living with diabetes – especially long-term patients. One of the most concerning is diabetic neuropathy, usually described as a numbness or a loss of sensation in the feet. This is caused by a decrease in the amount of…