Month: April 2022

Just 7,000 Steps a Day Can Save Your Life

Just like how watering a plant helps it grow, taking a leisurely walk can extend your lifespan! Recent research suggests that 7,000 steps a day can lower your risk of mortality by 50% if you’re over 60. This new study challenges the common belief that 10,000 steps a day is necessary for optimal health. The […]

Published on April 22, 2022

Psychotic Disorders and Advanced Brain-Age: Unraveling the Neurodevelopmental Origins

Imagine your brain is like a clock that ticks forward as you age. But for individuals with psychotic disorders like schizophrenia, their brains seem to be ticking ahead faster than expected. Researchers used advanced machine learning models to estimate the ‘brain-age’ of individuals with psychotic disorders compared to healthy controls and biological relatives. They found […]

Published on April 22, 2022

Tailoring Treatment for Early Parkinson’s: Comparing Medications and Their Side Effects

When it comes to treating early Parkinson’s disease, non-ergot dopamine agonists (NEDA) are the go-to medications. They effectively alleviate motor symptoms, but the risk of developing complications from NEDA and potential factors contributing to these complications still need to be thoroughly investigated. In this study, researchers conducted a systematic review of randomized controlled trials to […]

Published on April 22, 2022