How does the weather changes affect epileptic seizures?
Low atmospheric pressure and high relative air humidity seem to be associated with an increased risk of epileptic seizures. Meanwhile, high tempera...
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Second season of 'The Information that cares’ podcast series
This Wednesday, the first episode of the second season of the ‘Information that cares for you/Information that cares’ podcast series will go live....
Mercè Balcells: “People who have an addiction and want to be cured must play an active role in their recovery, otherwise it is impossible"
Eighty per cent of the population of our country has consumed alcohol in the last year. It is estimated that around 10% are daily drinkers and ove...
Fifty percent of the mothers treated at the Clínic-BCN Mother-Baby Day Hospital had a major depressive episode
A study shows that, thanks to the Clínic-BCN Mother-Baby Day Hospital, comprehensive treatment can be provided, which manages to contain risk behav...
Every 3 seconds a new case of Alzheimer's is diagnosed in the world
There is no cure for Alzheimer's as yet, but patients' quality of life can be improved through cognitive intervention such as memory journalling.
How does physical activity affect the brain?
Physical activity improves cognitive function, memory, efficiency and attention and also prevents cognitive decline. It increases serotonin leve...
5 things you should know about back pain
Most people will experience back pain at least once in their life. Knowing about this ailment can help you keep your back in good health and preven...
One in five cases of depression is due to work-related stress
Eliminating childhood adversities such as bullying would avoid one in three cases of schizophrenia, and promoting physical exercise would avoid one...
Insomnia drug approved in Europe
Studies have shown that this drug improves sleep and daytime performance in people with insomnia, without causing a sedative effect the next day, a...
The Hospital CLÍNIC-IDIBAPS is leading a study to identify people who may develop Parkinson’s disease
Researchers from the Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS are leading a study to obtain information on 10,000 healthy people who do not have Parkinson's disease...