What Is Mouth Taping, and Does It Help Snoring or Sleep Apnea? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> How it worksSide effectsHow-toBuying sleep tapeAlternative treatmentsMouth breathing side effectsSummary Mouth taping involves applying a piece of tape over your lips before bedtime, with the aim of encouraging nasal breathing. Is this technique grounded in science or just a … Read more
How Much of Your Personality Is Encoded in Your DNA? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Nature vs. nurture Personality timeline Inheritable traits Is change possible?Takeaway Based on genetic studies, scientists estimate that 30% to 60% of your personality is inheritable. Research also suggests that significant personality changes tend to occur between ages 20 to 40. Were … Read more
Flavonoid-rich foods could help lower dementia risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestFlavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, and beverages, such as green tea, could help lower a person’s risk of dementia. Image credit: danm/Getty Images.Flavonoids are potent antioxidants found in plant-based foods, providing various health benefits. A recent study suggests that consuming higher levels … Read more
Which drugs are best at relieving the pain for longer? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestMany triptans, an older class of migraine drugs, appear to be more effective at pain management than newer, more expensive medications. Image credit: Amor Burakova/Stocksy.Migraine attacks can be painful to experience, and many medications are available to help with … Read more
Early-onset cancer cases on the rise, and alcohol may be key culprit …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestAlcohol use accounts for the development of 5.4% all cancer cases in the United States, according to a new expert report. Susan Brooks-Dammann/StocksyWhile there was a decrease in overall cancer death rates in the United States between … Read more
Environmental metal exposure may increase risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestScientists have linked metal exposure from pollution to increased cardiovascular disease risk. David Trood/Getty ImagesCardiovascular disease is currently the leading cause of death globally. Previous research shows that environmental pollutants such as heavy metal exposure can increase a person’s risk for heart disease. … Read more
Boosting brain protein may slow cognitive decline …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research looks into the role of amyloid-beta in developing Alzheimer’s. Westend61/Getty ImagesA main theory behind the cause of Alzheimer’s disease is the build-up of the protein amyloid-beta in the brain. Researchers from the University of Cincinnati provide evidence suggesting it’s the … Read more
New drug significantly improves symptoms …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestA newly approved drug for the treatment of atopic dermatitis could make a big difference to people with moderate-to-severe eczema. Image credit: Sascha Lotz/picture alliance via Getty Images.For people with atopic dermatitis, a new drug targeting the condition has just been approved by the … Read more
Diabetes drug metformin may slow down biological clock …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research shows that metformin may help slow down aging in certain organs, at least in monkeys. Scott Olson/Getty ImagesIn a new study conducted in cynomolgus monkeys, researchers have shown that metformin, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, can … Read more
Replacing ultra-processed foods may slash risk …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestReplacing ultra-processed foods with healthier alternatives could help lower the risk of type 2 diabetes. Image credit: Juan Moyano/Stocksy.About 60% of daily caloric intake for Americans comes from consuming ultra-processed foods.Past research has linked eating high amounts of ultra-processed foods to an increased … Read more