A recent study published in the Journal of Activity, Sedentary, and Sleep Behaviors described 24-hour behaviors and their relationship with mental well-being in older adults. Studies: To be well or not to be well: compositional associations of physical activity, sedentary behavior and sleep with mental well-being in Flemish adults aged 55+ years. Image Credit: Kzenon/Shutterstock.com […]

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Fast Track designation for Cabaletta Bio’s cell therapy CABA-201 for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus nephritis (LN), the company announced May 1. The FDA cleared Cabaletta to begin a phase 1/2 clinical trial of CABA-201, the statement says, which will be the […]

A recent study published in Sleep Medicine Reviews summarized the inter-relationship between diet, glucose metabolism, and sleep. Studies: The interrelationship between sleep, diet, and glucose metabolism. Image Credit: OleksandraNaumenko/Shutterstock.com Background The prevalence of obesity continues to increase in the United States. Several environmental factors influence individuals’ relations with their food environments, which interact with physiological/genetic […]

PARIS — A prospective European study of nearly 400,000 patients who were monitored for more than 10 years has shown that eating unprocessed or minimally processed foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, cuts the risk of developing Crohn’s disease by half. Yet this protective effect is not found among patients with ulcerative colitis. These were the […]

Scientists have pointed out the importance of studying sex as a biological variable. However, it is not well understood how female-specific factors, such as pregnancy and menopause, affect the brain. Recently, scientists reviewed the short-term and long-term impact of pregnancy on neuroinflammation, cognition, and neuroplasticity. This review is available in the journal Trends in Neurosciences. […]

Podcasting has become an increasingly popular way for businesses to reach their target audience and build a loyal following. But how can businesses use podcasting as a part of their overall marketing strategy? I know firsthand as a business owner the importance of creating a targeted and effective marketing strategy that maximizes the value of […]

LOS ANGELES — Nearly 750 years ago, a mysterious illness fell on Italian theologian Thomas Aquinas before he reached his sixth decade. Now, a team of medical students and a neurosurgeon think they’ve identified his killer: chronic subdural hematoma. The researchers came to their conclusion after analyzing reports of the Catholic saint’s final days and […]

New findings in color vision research imply that humans can perceive a greater range of blue tones than monkeys do. “Distinct connections found in the human retina may indicate recent evolutionary adaptations for sending enhanced color vision signals from the eye to the brain,” researchers report April 25 in the scientific journal, Proceedings of the […]

There’s something comforting and enjoyable about creating a routine where people know you, whether that’s a favorite coffee shop or place to walk or a local beer store where they call your dog by name. Many businesses can create this personalized shopping experience to convert more browsers into buyers. But, it can be tough to […]

When screening patients for dementia, incorporating standard retinal imaging into an assessment of traditional risk factors for the disease can improve detection of cognitive decline, investigators from the United Kingdom have reported. The findings add to a growing body of evidence linking systemic disease and the eye—a field of research called “oculomics.” “We show that […]