A new Cochrane review has found that any type of structured exercise can improve movement-related symptoms and quality of life in people with Parkinson’s Disease. The review analyzed 156 randomized controlled trials with a total of 7,939 participants from around the world, making it the largest and most comprehensive systematic review to study the effects of physical exercise in people with Parkinson’s Disease.
Dr. Anil Singhal, MD
Sleep and Stroke: A Complex Relationship with Significant Implications for Public Health
The relationship between stroke and sleep, including both quantity and quality, is complex. Previous research has indicated that both sleep deprivation and sleeping for more than 9 hours a day can increase the risk of stroke, and experiencing a stroke can also cause changes in sleeping patterns.
Insights from a Study on the Association between Mental Health and Oral Health
At the 52nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the AADOCR, held concurrently with the 47th Annual Meeting of the CADR at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland from March 15-18, 2023, a study was presented that investigated the association between mental health and oral health both cross-sectionally and longitudinally.
Pet Owners Beware: Study Finds Potential for Transmission of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms Between Pets and Hospitalized Owners
New research being presented at this year’s European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) in Copenhagen suggests that healthy dogs and cats could potentially pass on multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) to their hospitalized owners, and vice versa.
5 Daily Habits for a Happier and Healthier Life
What is the key to happiness? Is it having a loyal pet, a fulfilling career, a strong marriage, or something else entirely? Happiness can mean different things to different people. However, research has shown that maintaining a positive attitude can potentially add years to your life by decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and death from all causes.
Short Sleep Linked to Increased Risk of Peripheral Artery Disease: Study Findings and Recommendations
A recent study published in the European Heart Journal Open suggests that there is a correlation between shorter sleep duration and an increased risk for peripheral artery disease (PAD). The study, led by Shuai Yuan, Ph.D., from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, examined the associations of sleep duration and daytime napping with PAD risk in a cohort of 53,416 Swedish adults.
Tick Talk: The Rise and Spread of Babesiosis in America
A new report from the CDC says that a disease called babesiosis, which is spread by ticks, has become more common in the United States
11 Minutes of Exercise a Day: Lower Your Risk of Chronic Diseases & Improve Your Health
Just 11 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic activity per day could lower your risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease or premature death, a large new study
AutoScribe: The AI Solution to Clinician Burnout and Improved Patient Care
Electronic health records (EHRs) can consume over 16 minutes of a physician’s time during a patient visit, leading to clinician burnout. However, a San Francisco-based
Birth of Large-for-Gestational Age Infants Increases the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes for Mothers
Gestational diabetes, a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy, is known to increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes for pregnant people later in