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Teen Brains Grow on Sleep

Preteens who barely got seven hours of sleep a night had smaller brain volumes and poorer brain function. Kids who slept more did better. >

A New Safeguard Against Dementia: Blood Pressure Control

If you have high blood pressure, meds to lower it will protect you from a stroke or heart attack and likely cut your risk of dementia. >

Parents, Don't Be Afraid to Have "That" Talk

Talking about the physical changes created to puberty and sex is hard for parents. But letting kids rely on peers and social media is worse. >

Surprising Findings on Loneliness Around the World

It is not always true that aging raises the likelihood of being lonely. Globally, loneliness is often worse among those in middle age. >

NIH Slashed Science Funding Across States That Backed Trump

The funding cuts to the NIH have upended research in red states as well as blue. It may take years to get investigations back up to speed. >

Checkpoint Inhibitors Boost Seniors' Response to Immunotherapy

Aging immune cells can find it difficult to mount an anti-cancer response, but a new form of cancer treatment seems to reinvigorate them. >

The Shingles Vaccine Could Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

Seniors who received the shingles vaccine when it first came out had lower rates of dementia as they aged than adults who were unvaccinated. >

Better Physical, but Not Mental, Health Among U. S. Youth

Teens' physical health has bounced back post-pandemic, but the same is not true of their emotional wellbeing. Anxiety and depression are up. >

Pets Bring Big Benefits

Having a pet is good for you. They can keep you fit and ease stress. In fact their emotional value is equal to that of a really big raise. >

When Your Therapist is a Chatbot

Can an online AI-generated therapy session help people dealing with depression, anxiety or eating disorders? The answer appears to be "Yes." >

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