Neuroscience
How much do our genes restrict free will?
Many of us believe we are masters of own destiny, but new research is revealing the extent to which our behavior is influenced by our genes.
Oct 14, 2020
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Health
Dignity counts when caring for older people
Older people feel that their health problems pose a challenge to their sense of independence, dignity and identity and sometimes the health care they are given makes things worse.
Feb 3, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Stemming the rising mental health crisis
While the pandemic has brought mental health into sharper focus for many, 1 in 5 adults were receiving mental health treatment before the arrival of COVID-19. Addressing mental health—and unraveling the mysterious ways ...
Feb 10, 2022
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Neuroscience
A new field of developmental neuroscience changes our understanding of the early years of human life
By the time our children reach kindergarten their learning and developmental patterns are already taking shape, as is a trajectory for their future health. Now, for the first time, scientists have amassed a large collection ...
Oct 8, 2012
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The psychological impact of early life stress and parental separation
In recent months, more than 2,000 migrant children have been separated from their families at the United States/Mexico border. Questions about the policy, including how it affects the children's well-being, has led to a suspension ...
Jun 26, 2018
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Health
Unhappy family or trauma in youth leads to poor health in old age
Adverse childhood experiences have impacts deep into old age, especially for those who experienced violence, and include both physical and cognitive impairments.
Aug 2, 2023
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Potential overtreatment during life-limiting illness and end of life in older adults
A new thesis from Karolinska Institutet advocates end-of-life care that prioritizes the highest possible quality of life, avoids unnecessary or preventable risks and respects patient wishes.
Oct 31, 2023
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Health
Greater adversity in childhood linked to premature aging in midlife and beyond
Exposure to a greater number of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) may accelerate biological aging in older adults, a McMaster University study has found.
Feb 1, 2023
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Medical research
Researchers chart new approach to improving kidney transplant access
According to nephrologist Dr. Amit Garg, for those with advanced chronic kidney disease, the treatment options are stark: continuous dialysis or a kidney transplant to survive.
Nov 6, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why life can get better as we age
People say life gets better with age. Now research suggests this may be because older people have the wisdom and time to use mindfulness as a means to improve wellbeing.
Mar 26, 2020
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