David DiSalvo
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Atlanta, GA, United States
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This Simple Breathing Advice From A Nobel Prize Winner Can Turn The Tables On Stress During The Coronavirus Lockdown
One of the best tools for dealing with pandemic-induced stress could ironically be the one we think about the least: simple, controlled breathing, using a bit of science-based advice that makes all the difference. → Read More
Why We Can’t Trust Warm Weather To Stop Coronavirus
Whether heat and humidity will slow the spread of coronavirus is a hotly contested topic, but a new report suggests the data is starting to lean in one direction. → Read More
The Vaping Drama Gets Even Worse: Study Finds Dangerous Heavy Metals In Some Types Of E-Cigarette Vapors
Adding to an already bleak string of news about vaping, new research finds a variety of dangerous heavy metals in the aerosols of popular tank-style e-cigarettes. → Read More
The Link Between Air Pollution And Mental Health Disorders Is Getting Stronger
More research is finding a link between air pollution and mental health disorders across age groups, and kids may be especially vulnerable. → Read More
What CBD And Grapefruit Have In Common When It Comes To Drug Interactions: Risks You Should Know
We’re still in the early stages of CBD research and marketing is predictably outpacing the facts. Here's a brief breakdown of drug-interaction risks you should know. → Read More
Study: Our Gut Bacteria May Be Dismantling The Pills We Take
New research reveals that our gut bacteria digest and metabolize many of the common drugs we take, and we're just now starting to understand the implications of this potentially big finding. → Read More
Mushrooms And Brain Health: New Research Finds A Potential Link Worth Considering
Nutrient-rich mushrooms have long been the focus of health research, and now a new study adds reasons to consider their possible link to improved brain health. → Read More
How Coffee May Protect Brain Health: A New Study Suggests The Benefits Aren't Just From Caffeine
Research continues linking coffee consumption to improved brain health, and now it appears that caffeine may not be the only reason for the benefits -- another compound could play an even more central role in protecting brain tissue. → Read More
Study: CBD From Marijuana Provides Pain And Anxiety Relief In Different Ways Than Previously Thought
Research on potential benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) continues revealing insights. A new study shows that moderate amounts of the compound may deliver pain and anxiety relief by affecting the nervous system via different pathways than previously thought – no euphoria required. → Read More
Why Do We Crave Horror Movies? Science Suggests It's A Head Trip With Surprising Benefits
What makes so many of us hooked on horror movies? Science suggests it's as much about stress and anxiety relief as it is about enjoying a good scare. → Read More
Generosity Boosts Well-Being By Tuning Down The Brain's Anxiety Center, Research Suggests
The science suggesting that generosity is a well-being-enhancing brain booster is getting stronger – now a new study reveals that the type of generosity makes a difference in how our brains respond. → Read More
Study: CBD From Marijuana Plus Chemotherapy Triples Cancer Survival Rates In Mice
A new study shows that cannabidiol (CBD) in combination with chemotherapy triples cancer survival rates in mice, providing support for human trials. → Read More
New Study Reveals A Simple Mindset Hack That Can Help Keep Your Food Portions Under Control
A deceptively simple behavior-change hack can help us make healthier diet choices, suggests a new study, and it has everything to do with what we tell ourselves before eating. → Read More
Could Depression Be An Immune Response To Stress? A New Study Suggests An Answer
Little by little we’re getting closer to understanding the connection between depression and inflammation. A new study adds what could prove to be a critical piece of the puzzle. → Read More
Study Finds Link Between Heavy Use Of Digital Media And ADHD In Teens, But Questions Remain
Heavy use of digital media platforms like texting and streaming video is linked to more ADHD symptoms among teenagers over time, suggests a new study, but the direction of the cause-and-effect arrow is still in question. → Read More
ASMR Could Have Health Benefits Beyond The Brain Tingles, Study Suggests
ASMR is a brain tingling phenomenon with millions of online seekers, and new research shows that it may provide health benefits well beyond the pleasant sensations. → Read More
No Scientific Proof That Probiotics Improve Anxiety Symptoms In Humans, Finds Study
Probiotics are one of the hottest nutritional products around, but a new study finds zero proof that they're effective for treating anxiety symptoms in humans. → Read More
Study: Eating Meals Earlier In The Day Can Cut Diabetes Risk And Lower Blood Pressure
A new study finds that when we eat may be just as important as what we eat, and can make a big difference in controlling blood sugar and blood pressure – perhaps as much as taking medication. → Read More
Age Matters When It Comes To Marijuana Use, But Context Matters To Understand Why
The age at which someone begins using marijuana may have a big influence on their later drug use, suggests a new study, but context makes all the difference in understanding why. → Read More
Why Exercising Your Legs Could Result In A Healthier Brain
Evidence that physical activity is key to brain fitness keeps adding up. A new study suggests one possible reason why leg movement in particular could be essential for keeping our brains healthy. → Read More