Gerontology & Geriatrics
Neighborhood parks could help your aging brain
A variety of risks can make it more likely that someone develops Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.
Oct 26, 2023
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Health
The 'male menopause'—what you need to know
East Midlands Ambulance Service is reportedly giving men up to a year of paid leave for "andropause related issues", which some are calling the "male menopause."
Oct 13, 2023
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Cardiology
Insomnia may be an early risk factor for irregular heart rhythm
Younger adults diagnosed with insomnia were more likely to develop a type of irregular heartbeat—and to do so earlier—than those without a history of insomnia, according to a large study of military veterans. The findings ...
Oct 5, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Posttraumatic brain activity can predict resilience to PTSD, research suggests
After a traumatic experience, most people recover without incident, but some people—between 2% and 10%—develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition that can cause debilitating symptoms of anxiety ...
Sep 21, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
GABA receptors in brain could be targets to treat depression and its cognitive symptoms
Depression is a complex condition correlated with multiple differences in brain function and mechanisms. A new study spanning known data about the neurotransmitter GABA and its principal receptors showcases evidence of the ...
Aug 3, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Positive parenting can help protect against the effects of stress in childhood and adolescence, new study shows
Warm and supportive parenting may buffer against the effects of stress during childhood and adolescence. That is the key takeaway of our recent study, published in the journal PNAS Nexus.
Jul 15, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why a holiday is good for you—even before you take time off
You have spent the past few days on a cloud over your forthcoming, well-deserved holidays, and will go back to daydreaming about them as soon as you finish this article. And the truth is that the benefits of a good holiday ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Neuroscience
Worm study shows dopamine-regulated brain pathway may be related to anxiety
The life of the tiny worm called Caenorhabditis elegans consists mostly of looking for food, eating food, and laying eggs. So, when any of these behaviors are disrupted, there's cause for concern. In a new study, Salk Institute ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Birth-related PTSD is overlooked in Australia, says study
Research by University of Sydney psychologists examining post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Australian mothers shows that about a third of women experience a traumatic birth. Of these women, one in eight had symptoms ...
Jun 30, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers identify neural signature for Borderline Personality Disorder
A new study of a brain region called the rostro-medial prefrontal could potentially advance diagnosis and therapies for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Entitled "Rejection Distress Suppresses Medial Prefrontal Cortex ...
Jun 27, 2023
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