HealthPlaying a musical instrument or singing may help keep the brain healthy in old age, according to a British study.
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More US children in psychiatric care during covid crisis
HealthThe period also saw an increase in the number of children diagnosed with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, research shows.
Stress-related sick leave skyrockets in Sweden
HealthAt the end of the year, 44,500 Swedes were on sick leave due to stress-related symptoms - a multi-fold increase since 2010.
Dying patients to be treated with psychedelic mushrooms
Health"We hope to give people with advanced disease a better end of life," says Inna Feldman, Associate Professor of Health Economics.
Broccoli may reduce the risk of stroke
Health– We could see paramedics treating ischaemic stroke patients with a broccoli-based medication, says heart reasearcher Dr. Xuyu Liu.
Diet soda linked to irregular heart rythm
Health– Do not take it for granted that drinking low-sugar and low-calorie artificially sweetened beverages is healthy, says researcher Ningjian Wang.
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170,000 Swedes waiting for surgery
HealthThe long waiting periods mean that many people become so ill that surgery is no longer an option.
Obesity affects one billion people
HealthObesity in children and adolescents has quadrupled since 1990.
Scientists: “Put warning labels on ultra-processed foods”
HealthJunk food greatly increases the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, as well as anxiety and mental disorders.
Unhealthy air in half of Sweden’s pre-schools
HealthHalf of preschools are located in areas with harmful levels of air pollution, such as near major roads.
How to grow tomatoes successfully
HealthWith the right environment, replanting and regular light patting of your plant, you can get great tomatoes.
More Swedish seniors taking antidepressants
HealthWomen are more often diagnosed with anxiety and depression - but suicide is much more common among men.
Overweight increasingly common in expectant mothers
HealthNearly one in two Swedish mothers had a high BMI - which means an increased risk of several complications.
Energy drinks linked to poorer sleep
HealthEven in moderate amounts, these beverages can have a negative effect on sleep.
Microgreens – healthier than adult plants
HealthResearch shows that young plants contain more nutrients than their adult counterparts.
Soft drinks linked to increased risk of depression
HealthHigh consumption of the drinks correlated with an increased risk of depressive symptoms, a Korean study shows.
Organizations want to ban junk food advertising to children
HealthThe marketing of unhealthy foods to children should be banned, say representatives of the Swedish Cancer Society and UNICEF Sweden.
Later school mornings may reduce risk of depression in children
HealthStarting school an hour later in the day would have several benefits for teenagers, according to a new study.
The blue zones: Where people live the longest in the world
HealthDiscover the secrets behind the longest living people in the world!
Study: Meat healthy for pregnant women
Health90% of expectant mothers lack essential vitamins found in meat and dairy products, according to an international study.
Studies: Nuts may improve men’s fertility
HealthJust 60 grams of nuts per day is enough to significantly improve sperm vitality, motility and morphology.
Banned substance found in Finnish liquorice
HealthProhibited levels of insecticide found in six out of ten salmiak and liquorice products, according to a review by the Finnish state broadcaster Yle.
Swedish Paediatric Association: “No screen time for children under two”
HealthChildren aged 2-5 years are recommended to use screens for no more than one hour a day.
Study: Birth control pills cause withdrawal symptoms
HealthWomen who took birth control pills showed increased anxiety when they received placebo tablets, according to an Austrian study.
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