Do not let COVID-19 burst your holiday bubble
The holiday season is upon us and this year should look a little different as we continue to take precautions during the pandemic.
A Baylor...
Scientists find a cause for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
In a new study, researchers found a cause for the sudden onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in some children.
They identify antibodies that bind to...
Actively speaking two languages may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Languages are used to convey thoughts, identity, knowledge, and the way people see and understand the world.
Mastering more than one language provides a gateway...
Older people with these personality traits may have worse cognitive function
Our aging brains collect tangles and sticky plaques that can interfere in our cognition and memory.
But in a new study, researchers found some older...
The key to happiness: Friends or family? The answer might surprise you
Think spending time with your kids and spouse is the key to your happiness? You may actually be happier about getting together with your...
This painkiller drug can make you more willing to take risks
In a new study, researchers found that while painkiller acetaminophen can help people deal with a headache, it may also be making them more...
Being kind to others may boost your health and well-being
In a new study, researchers found performing acts of kindness and helping other people can be good for people’s health and well-being.
But not all...
Your in-laws’ history of drinking problems could cause alcohol issues of your own
More than 14 million American adults suffer from some form of alcohol use disorder (AUD), a chronic inability to stop or control alcohol use...
This study shows the best non-drug treatment for inflammation
People automatically go to medication first to reduce chronic inflammation, but medications can be expensive and sometimes have adverse side effects.
In a recent review...
Omega-3 can help you reduce impulsive reactions to aggressive behavior
In a new study, researchers found that including certain Omega-3 fatty acids in a person's diet can help them adapt their reaction to impulsive...