Author Archives : Carly Raffiek

Those who suffer from depression may find better relief of their symptoms on a yoga mat, according to a new study from Boston University Medical Center. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a chronic, recurrent, and disabling condition that is prevalent worldwide and is responsible for more years lost to disability than any other disease. As ...click here to read more

New research out of Finland suggests that early risers may be healthier than night owls and have a lower risk of obesity. The study was led by Mirkka Maukonen from the National Institute for Health and Welfare in Helsinki and found that morning people had better dietary habits and were more likely to exercise regularly ...click here to read more

A new study led by the University of Glasgow has found that abnormal sleeping habits may increase the risk of obesity in individuals who are genetically susceptible to being overweight. The study was based on data gathered from the UK Biobank and highlights that while genetics play a substantial role in obesity, lifestyle habits can ...click here to read more

Physical therapy has been found to be as effective as surgery in treating carpal tunnel syndrome in a new study published in the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. The research found that one year following treatment, those with carpal tunnel syndrome who received physical therapy treatments showed results similar to their counterparts who ...click here to read more

In fibromyalgia patients, music therapy can reduce pain, depression, anxiety, and improve sleep. The findings come from researchers at the University of Granada who found that music therapy combined with relaxation techniques can help improve many areas in the lives of fibromyalgia patients. With improved depression, anxiety, sleep, and reduced pain, a patient’s quality of life can greatly improve. Study participants ...click here to read more

A new study from McGill University has explored the way in which the music we listen to triggers autobiographical memories. Researchers discovered that musical cues can cause happier memories to come forward much faster than sad, scary, or peaceful ones, and also discovered a link between the mood of a piece and the type of ...click here to read more

In a large study recently published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases, the high-dose flu vaccine was found to be more effective in preventing influenza-related deaths among seniors than the standard-dose flu vaccine. These results were found to be especially relevant during severe flu seasons and added to previous research that revealed that a high-dose ...click here to read more

New research has found an association between seniors who suddenly begin sleeping longer hours and an increased risk of dementia. Older adults who began sleeping more than nine hours a night saw their risk of developing dementia later in life more than double, while those who found they suddenly needed more sleep and did not ...click here to read more