Mindfulness may have risks as well as benefits

P 59: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs as a Prevention of Alzheimer Disease: Risks and Benefits

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that accounts for 60 to 80 percent of all dementia cases. The exact cause of Alzheimer`s disease is still unknown, but recent studies suggest neuro-inflammation as an important part of the pathogenesis of the disease. This brings in mind using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) as treatment or prevention of the disease. ...

The Psychological Benefits from Reconceptualizing Music-Making as Mindfulness Practice.

While the music psychology and education literatures have devoted considerable attention to how musical instrumentalists practice their instruments, less formal scholarly attention has been given in consideration of what it means to maintain a musical "practice" over time and across context. In this paper, the practice of mindfulness meditation is used as heuristic, arguing for a view of mindfu...

raloxifene may have further benefits in women on hemodialysis

Location-Based Applications - Benefits, Risks, and Concerns as Usage Predictors

Location-based applications offer various benefits to users, but at the cost of putting one’s privacy at risk. When deciding on whether to use these applications or not, the user has to perform a risk-benefit analysis based on the available knowledge on the apps’ information privacy practices. Users can take some measures to protect themselves from the risks, but concern might also discourage a...

The most important application of science: As scientists have to justify research funding with potential social benefits, they may well add education to the list.

S cience is valued by society because the application of scientific knowledge helps to satisfy many basic human needs and improve living standards. Finding a cure for cancer and a clean form of energy are just two topical examples. Similarly, science is often justified to the public as driving economic growth, which is seen as a return-on-investment for public funding. During the past few decad...