HEALTH NOTES: Pub boosts male friendship, shows new research The factors that determine if a friendship will survive is dependent on our gender, according to new research. Women are likely to remain friends with someone who they speak to regularly. For men, how often they talk to someone has ‘absolutely no effect’ on the likelihood […]
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Moderna says coronavirus vaccine boosts immune system response in older adults
2020 presidential candidates trade insults on coronavirus pandemic response Fox News medical contributor Dr. Nicole Saphier and owners of Steepologie Teas Andrea Raetzer and Joe Raetzer discuss which candidate delivered the message Americans wanted to hear. Biotech company Moderna announced on Tuesday that its coronavirus vaccine candidate elicited immune responses in older adults from a […]
High-intensity step training boosts stroke survivors’ walking skills
High-intensity step training that mimics real-world conditions may better improve walking ability in stroke survivors compared to traditional, low-impact training, according to new research published in the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke. “People who suffer strokes often have difficulty walking and impaired balance. Rehabilitation after a stroke traditionally focuses on patients practicing low-intensity walking, usually […]
Breastfeeding boosts metabolites important for brain growth
Micro-preemies who primarily consume breast milk have significantly higher levels of metabolites important for brain growth and development, according to sophisticated imaging conducted by an interdisciplinary research team at Children’s National. “Our previous research established that vulnerable preterm infants who are fed breast milk early in life have improved brain growth and neurodevelopmental outcomes. It […]
Sleep boosts immune systems by making blood cells more able to attack
Sleep off your sickness: Slumber boosts our immune systems by making white blood cells more able to attack Researchers analysed blood taken from participants when asleep and awake Body showed higher levels of a specific T-cell function while asleep A certain group of molecules, such as hormone adrenaline, are lower at night It suggests these […]
Family Leave Boosts Breastfeeding Rates, But Mostly for Affluent Moms
FRIDAY, Oct. 26, 2018 — Paid leave for new mothers may increase breastfeeding rates, but mainly among women with higher incomes, a new study contends. The United States is the only developed country that does not offer paid leave to new parents on a national level. But four states now offer paid leave, and the […]
Heat therapy boosts mitochondrial function in muscles
A new study finds that long-term heat therapy may increase mitochondrial function in the muscles. The discovery could lead to new treatments for people with chronic illness or disease. The study—the first of its kind in humans—is published ahead of print in the Journal of Applied Physiology. Mitochondria, the “energy centers” of the cells, are […]
Chocolate milk boosts exercise recovery MORE THAN sports drinks
Chocolate milk boosts exercise recovery MORE THAN sports drinks, study finds Allows athletes to exercise for six minutes longer than sports drink without tiring Also improves exercisers’ heart rates and lactic-acid levels, which causes cramp Chocolate milk contains carbohydrates, proteins, fats and electrolytes Researcher says it is a ‘low-cost, delicious and palatable option for recovery’ […]