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Selena Gomez Called Out Snapchat for Filters That Promote Beauty Stereotypes
Selena Gomez seems to be in a good place right now. After taking a much-needed break from social mediathis link opens in a new tab, the singer launched a successful athleisure collection with Pumathis link opens in a new tab, celebrating strong women, and also collaborated with Julia Michaels for a song called “Anxiety” that’s all about having loved ones who can’t relate to your mental health struggles. She’s still been pretty quiet on the ‘gram but made a rare appearance on her Stories yesterday to call out Snapchat for promoting negative…
Read MoreSocial anxiety disorder may increase risk of alcoholism
New research published in Depression and Anxietyindicates that, unlike other anxiety disorders, social anxiety disorder may have a direct effect on alcoholism. For the study, researchers assessed alcoholism, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia, and specific phobias through interviews with 2,801 adult Norwegian twins. Social anxiety disorder had the strongest association with alcoholism, and it predicted alcoholism over and above the effect of other anxiety disorders. In addition, social anxiety disorder was linked with a higher risk of later developing alcoholism, whereas other anxiety disorders were not. The…
Read MoreExercise can improve non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
Exercise has potential to improve non-motor as well as motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD), including cognitive function, report investigators in a review published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease. PD is a slowly progressive disorder that affects movement, muscle control, and balance. While traditionally regarded as a movement disorder, it is now known to be a heterogeneous multisystem disorder — in recognition of the significant impact that non-motor symptoms have on the quality of life of individuals affected by PD. It is widely acknowledged that physical exercise improves motor symptoms…
Read MoreElectrifying wound care: Better bandages to destroy bacteria
Bandages infused with electricity can help heal wounds faster than typical bandages or antibiotics — but for years, researchers have not really understood why. A recent study by a team at The Ohio State University is offering new clues about the science behind those bandages, and researchers say the findings could help lead to better wound treatment. The bandages belong to a class of therapies called electroceuticals, which are devices that use electrical impulses to treat medical issues such as wounds. The study, published online recently in the journal Scientific Reports by…
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