Sense of smell linked to mental health
Subjective olfactory impairment (SOI) is consistently associated with depression, according to a study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
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Newer obesity drugs linked to fewer alcohol-related hospitalizations for people with alcohol dependence
Use of newer GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide or tirzepatide) for obesity or diabetes among people with alcohol use disorder was associated with a reduction in alcohol-related hospital admissions, according to a study ...
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Unpredictable childhood routines reveal mental health risks missed by standard screenings
Children who grow up in unpredictable environments may face elevated risks for depression, anxiety, sleep disorders and other mental health challenges, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, ...
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Examining the consequences of discontinuing GLP-1 medications on addiction-related hospitalizations
GLP-1 receptor agonists are among the active ingredients in so-called weight-loss injections. Originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, they are now also used to treat severe obesity. In recent years, studies have provided ...
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Social media use during adolescence not linked to later mental ill-health
The amount of time Swedish teenagers spent on social media could not be linked to symptoms of depression or anxiety five years later, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the Journal of Adolescent ...
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Nearly 49,000 brain scans reveal aging signatures linked to dementia, addiction and mental illness
People with dementia, mild cognitive impairment, alcohol addiction or psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia show increased brain aging, each in specific patterns within the brain, according to a study published in PLOS ...
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Birdsong and walks in the forest tied to significant mental health benefits
New research finds that the sounds and sights of nature are associated with significant mental health benefits compared with loud urban environments. The study, by North Carolina State University researchers, compared the ...
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Why brains lose their flexibility in psychiatric conditions
Individuals with psychiatric conditions show reduced flexibility in their brain network dynamics, according to a new Rutgers study. The human brain is organized into networks that can adaptively shift and reorganize to meet ...
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One of the oldest psychedelics meets modern brain imaging
For millennia, people have used the psychedelic mescaline as a spiritual and religious tool. Mescaline is a naturally occurring chemical found in cacti, mainly peyote cacti, that are located in the Southwest United States ...
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Roadmap charts brain-computer interfaces for depression, anxiety and PTSD
Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have made remarkable progress restoring movement and speech in people with paralysis. While brain-computer interface technology thus far has largely focused on decoding motor function, the ...
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