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Link Between Long-Term Acid Reflux Medication Use and Dementia Risk

Using acid reflux medications known as proton pump inhibitors for extended periods of time may increase the risk of developing dementia, according to recent research. While this study does not establish a direct cause-and-effect relationship between the drugs and dementia, it does uncover an association. Think of it like eating too many fried foods causing […]

Published on August 9, 2023

Study: Stress, Depression Don’t Raise Cancer Risk

In a fascinating twist, a groundbreaking new study challenges the long-standing belief that stress and depression increase the risk of cancer. This study, which involved over 300,000 adults, discovered no connection between these mental health conditions and the majority of cancer types. It turns out that the relationship between mental health and cancer is not […]

Published on August 9, 2023

People’s everyday pleasures may improve cognitive arousal and performance

Developed over the past six years, MINDWATCH is an algorithm that analyzes a person’s brain activity from data collected via any wearable device that can monitor electrodermal activity (EDA). This activity reflects changes in electrical conductance triggered by emotional stress, linked to sweat responses. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on August 8, 2023