Ancient herb known as ‘nature’s Valium’ touted for improving sleep and anxiety
Valerian, an herbal supplement long used for sleep and relaxation, has been referred to as “nature’s Valium” —…
Dr Xand alert for anyone with sleep issues taking common drug
The BBC expert explained the side effects people could face from contaminated purchases Dr Xand on BBC Morning…
Redefining the “aging brain” through diverse data
Age is more than just one number. While neuroscientists used to think of cognitive aging as a single…
Waking up without stress – 5 habits that will transform your day
More interesting: Fatigue, burnout, or depression: how to understand why you want to shut yourself in and stay…
Nonadherence to COPD medication increases hospital admissions and mortality
Medication nonadherence among people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a result of affordability and lack of…
Are socially isolated people more likely to develop cancer? Study of 350,000 adults explores the risk
A massive UK Biobank analysis suggests that objective social isolation may modestly increase cancer risk, particularly in women,…
Seven hours sleep linked to lower insulin resistance risk
Sleeping for 7 hours and 18 minutes every night may be the sweet spot for warding off the…
High-dose curcumin fails to produce lasting gut microbiome changes in IBD patients
Even at pharmacological doses that flood the colon but barely enter the bloodstream, curcumin’s effects on the gut…
COVID-19 ARDS survivors face lasting disability and high late mortality, researchers report
Four years after ICU admission, mortality remains strikingly high in ventilated COVID-19 ARDS patients, and many survivors continue…
Physical Activity and Early Rising Linked to Lower ALS Risk
Summary: Being an “early bird” and maintaining a physically active lifestyle may significantly reduce the risk of developing…
Plant called ‘nature’s Valium’ can help with anxiety, stress, insomnia
Modern science is just catching up to what folk and traditional healers have known since Homeric times. While…
Emerson Hospital’s garden therapy program helps patients bloom
Today, about a half-dozen patients are busy assembling bouquets: a musician, an artist, an activist. All have full…