Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Researchers are looking for the Goldilocks of exosuits
"Oh, my aching back."
Apr 26, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Scientists identify overgrowth of key brain structure in babies who later develop autism
The amygdala is a small structure deep in the brain important for interpreting the social and emotional meaning of sensory input—from recognizing emotion in faces to interpreting fearful images that inform us about potential ...
Mar 25, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Brain stimulation shows promise as treatment for cannabis use disorder in people with schizophrenia
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) was associated with a reduction in self-reported cannabis use by up to 60% among people with schizophrenia who have cannabis use disorder (CUD), according to a CAMH-led ...
Mar 4, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Transcranial magnetic stimulation offers hope for antidepressant-resistant disorders
A device shaped like a ping-pong paddle delicately brushes the left side of Teresa Lindhardt's forehead. Her psychiatrist reaches over to flip a switch. Several bursts of what sound like soft bug zaps ensue for three minutes.
Jan 27, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Debunking claims that 'training to failure' is most effective for building muscle and strength
Resistance training (such as weight lifting) is an effective way to increase muscle size and strength, which is important for people of all ages. Having more muscle can not only help us lose weight, but it's also been shown ...
Jan 12, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Neuromodulation advances offer promise for treating depression
A new review study looking at the current state of neuromodulation therapies being used to treat depression, including rTMS, ECT and others, is available online today in the December issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry.
Dec 6, 2021
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Neuroscience
Brain stimulation could help you decide when to give up
New methods of brain stimulation are being tested to see whether they can be used to enhance cognitive behavior. In this study, researchers from Japan have found that stimulation at specific frequencies can modulate thought ...
Nov 18, 2021
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Addiction
Non-invasive brain stimulation may reduce smoking
A new systematic review of randomized controlled trials has found evidence that non-invasive brain stimulation may reduce smoking frequency (number of cigarettes per day) in nicotine-dependent smokers.
Aug 4, 2021
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
True grit? Doesn't matter for resistance training in men or women
"Grit" is associated with courage and strength of character as exemplified by the 1969 American western classic "True Grit" starring John Wayne. This personality trait also reflects an individual's perseverance and consistency ...
Jul 1, 2021
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Medical research
What is repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation and how does it actually work?
A line in this week's federal budget allocating A$288.5 million to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) therapy might pass most people by.
May 13, 2021
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