Taylor Mercado

High frequency of mobile phone use at baseline was a risk factor for mental health outcomes at 1-year follow-up among the young adults

n/a PMID: BMC Public Health. 2011 Jan 31 ;11:66. Epub 2011 Jan 31. PMID: 21281471 Abstract Title: Mobile phone use and stress, sleep disturbances, and symptoms of depression among young adults–a prospective cohort study. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Because of the quick development and widespread use of mobile phones, and their vast effect on communication and interactions, …

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This study used personal dosimetry to measure electromagnetic field exposure.

PMID: Environ Health. 2008 Nov 4 ;7:54. Epub 2008 Nov 4. PMID: 18983641 Abstract Title: Exposure to mobile telecommunication networks assessed using personal dosimetry and well-being in children and adolescents: the German MobilEe-study. Abstract: BACKGROUND: Despite the increase of mobile phone use in the last decade and the growing concern whether mobile telecommunication networks adversely …

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The customizable e-cigarette resistance influences toxicological outcomes: lung degeneration, inflammation and oxidative stress-induced in a rat model.

PMID: Toxicol Sci. 2019 Aug 6. Epub 2019 Aug 6. PMID: 31388676 Abstract Title: The customizable e-cigarette resistance influences toxicological outcomes: lung degeneration, inflammation and oxidative stress-induced in a rat model. Abstract: Despite the knowledge gap regarding the risk-benefit ratio of the electronic cigarette (e-cig), its use has grown exponentially, even in teenagers. E-cig vapour …

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This is one of the first studies to investigate an association between exposure to mobile telecommunication networks and mental health behaviour.

PMID: Eur J Epidemiol. 2010 Feb ;25(2):135-41. Epub 2009 Dec 4. PMID: 19960235 Abstract Title: Exposure to radio-frequency electromagnetic fields and behavioural problems in Bavarian children and adolescents. Abstract: Only few studies have so far investigated possible health effects of radio-frequency electromagnetic fields (RF EMF) in children and adolescents, although experts discuss a potential higher …

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Electronic cigarette exposure reduces exercise performance and changes the biochemical profile of female mice.

PMID: Biosci Biotechnol Biochem. 2019 Aug 8:1-9. Epub 2019 Aug 8. PMID: 31392935 Abstract Title: Electronic cigarette exposure reduces exercise performance and changes the biochemical profile of female mice. Abstract: Electronic cigarette(s) (EC) becoming a preferred replacement for nicotine delivery among many smokers in recent years. However, the effect of EC on human health is …

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This indicates that polyphenol-rich lingonberry fraction offers a promising natural food derivative for prevention of dental caries.

PMID: Bull Tokyo Dent Coll. 2019 Feb 28 ;60(1):1-9. Epub 2019 Jan 31. PMID: 30700643 Abstract Title: Inhibitory Effects of Lingonberry Extract on Oral Streptococcal Biofilm Formation and Bioactivity. Abstract: Phenolic compounds in fruits such as cranberries have been shown to promote a number of biological activities. The purpose of this study was to investigate …

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Mindfulness training may alleviate negative emotional effects of social rejection among individuals with high borderline personality traits.

PMID: Behav Res Ther. 2018 01 ;100:44-53. Epub 2017 Nov 22. PMID: 29179024 Abstract Title: Effects of brief mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation inductions on emotional and behavioral responses to social rejection among individuals with high borderline personality traits. Abstract: Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by an enduring pattern of instability across affective, behavioral, cognitive, …

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The present study demonstrated that 8-week mindfulness meditation training could effectively enhance the level of mindfulness and improve emotional states.

PMID: Front Hum Neurosci. 2019 ;13:208. Epub 2019 Jun 27. PMID: 31316361 Abstract Title: The Effects of Different Stages of Mindfulness Meditation Training on Emotion Regulation. Abstract: This study examined mood enhancement effects from 4-week focusing attention (FA) meditation and 4-week open monitoring (OM) meditation in an 8-week mindfulness training program designed for ordinary individuals. …

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Meditation seems to be a bit more effective than relaxation in the treatment of anxiety, and it might also remain more effective at 12-month follow-up.

PMID: Psychol Med. 2019 Jul 19:1-16. Epub 2019 Jul 19. PMID: 31322102 Abstract Title: Meditation techniques v. relaxation therapies when treating anxiety: a meta-analytic review. Abstract: To what extent meditation techniques (which incorporate practices to regulate attention, construct individual values, or deconstruct self-related assumptions), are more or less effective than relaxation therapy in the treatment …

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Results suggest that adopting a mindfulness practice for as little as once per week may reduce stress and anxiety in college students.

PMID: Am J Pharm Educ. 2019 Jun ;83(5):7001. PMID: 31333265 Abstract Title: Impact of a Yoga and Meditation Intervention on Students' Stress and Anxiety Levels. Abstract: To evaluate the impact of a six-week yoga and meditation intervention on college students' stress perception, anxiety levels, and mindfulness skills.College students participated in a six-week pilot program that …

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