Varga Nerve Alerts: Diet and Socio-Economic Background

Summary: New research reveals that the vagus nerve, which helps regulate appetite, interacts with socio-economic status to influence eating behavior. In a chocolate tasting study, participants from higher socio-economic backgrounds showed stronger alignment between their internal hunger signals and food intake.However, individuals from lower socio-economic backgrounds did not show the...

Body’s decision-making is impacted by natural hazard trauma.

Summary: Survivors of the 2018 Camp Fire in California exhibit long-term cognitive changes, particularly in decision-making. Participants directly exposed to the wildfire showed reduced ability to choose long-term rewards and displayed hyperactivity in brain regions tied to rumination.EEG scans revealed that their brains were over-engaged during tasks requiring sound decisions,...

In Macular Degeneration, metal particles regain perspective.

Summary: A new study shows that gold nanoparticles injected into the retina can restore vision in mice with retinal degeneration, offering a less invasive alternative to current retinal prostheses. When activated by patterned infrared light, these nanoparticles stimulate retinal cells, bypassing damaged photoreceptors.This activation leads to visual signal transmission to...

Seeing craft promotes well-being

Summary: A new review of 38 studies confirms that simply viewing visual art can significantly enhance wellbeing, regardless of whether it’s done in a gallery, hospital, or even virtually. The research highlights art’s impact on eudemonic wellbeing—a sense of meaning, personal growth, and purpose in life.From Van Gogh’s Starry Night...

The secret to treating sleep apnea may lie in the gut microbiota.

Summary: A new review highlights growing evidence linking gut health to sleep apnea, suggesting that changes in gut microbiota may influence the severity of sleep-disordered breathing. These microbial imbalances are associated with increased inflammation, leaky gut, and impaired gut-brain communication—all of which may exacerbate obstructive sleep apnea.Researchers also discuss the...

Ozempics Are Related to Lower Alzheimer’s Hazard

Summary: A new study suggests that two widely used Type 2 diabetes medications—GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors—may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Researchers analyzed Medicare data and found that patients taking these drugs had significantly lower rates of cognitive decline compared to those using...

[ihc-register]