Month: August 2022

Vibrating the Mind: Post-Stroke WBV Enhances Cognition in Aging Rats

Imagine giving your brain a gentle shake to improve its function after a stroke! In a recent study, researchers investigated the effects of low-frequency whole-body vibration (WBV) on cognition in middle-aged rats of both sexes who had experienced a stroke. WBV, a gentle form of exercise, was administered for a month following the stroke, and […]

Published on August 17, 2022

New Study Finds Tinnitus Affects 14 Percent of All Adults

Imagine a grand orchestra, but instead of sweet melodies, it’s an incessant symphony of buzzing in your ears. Tinnitus, likened to the persistent hum of cicadas on a summer day, afflicts a staggering number of people worldwide. A recent study, based on half a century of data, reveals that this auditory nuisance troubles a whopping […]

Published on August 16, 2022

Premature Birth Increases ADHD Risk

Just like a cake in the oven, children born a little early – before 39 weeks of pregnancy – are more likely to have symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It’s as if they came out of the oven slightly underbaked! While birth before 37 weeks’ gestation has known links to hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention, this […]

Published on August 16, 2022