Psychology & Psychiatry
Loneliness, like chronic stress, taxes the immune system
New research links loneliness to a number of dysfunctional immune responses, suggesting that being lonely has the potential to harm overall health.
Jan 19, 2013
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Neuroscience
Changes in nerve cells may contribute to the development of mental illness
Reduced production of myelin, a type of protective nerve fiber that is lost in diseases like multiple sclerosis, may also play a role in the development of mental illness, according to researchers at the Graduate School of ...
Nov 28, 2012
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Neuroscience
New form of brain plasticity: Research shows how social isolation disrupts myelin production
Animals that are socially isolated for prolonged periods make less myelin in the region of the brain responsible for complex emotional and cognitive behavior, researchers at the University at Buffalo and Mt. Sinai School ...
Nov 11, 2012
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Medical research
Musical experience offsets some aging effects
(Medical Xpress) -- A growing body of research finds musical training gives students learning advantages in the classroom. Now a Northwestern University study finds musical training can benefit Grandma, too, by offsetting ...
May 11, 2011
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Health
Chronic loneliness may increase stroke risk among older adults
Chronic loneliness may significantly raise older adults' risk of stroke, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Jun 24, 2024
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Health
Gig platform workers need better health and well-being protections, says researcher
The rise of technology in the workplace, labor market deregulation and the decline in union representation have all significantly impacted the occupational health and safety field.
Jun 20, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Can cochlear implants slow dementia in older adults?
Recent studies have shown a strong link between hearing loss and cognitive decline, with severe hearing loss increasing the risk of cognitive decline by up to fivefold. Dr. Nicholas Deep, a Mayo Clinic ear and skull base ...
Jun 19, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Increased lifespan of individuals living with cerebral palsy necessitates a broader perspective on care, researchers say
Because the majority of people living with cerebral palsy (CP) are adults, a focus on adult care in addition to pediatric and adolescent care is increasingly important to address their needs. A special issue of the Journal ...
Jun 7, 2024
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Health
Gender-specific social factors may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
Differences in social factors that may reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk for men and women have been identified by Monash University-led research using a field of artificial intelligence (AI).
Jun 6, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Lost in lockdown: Study reveals feeling isolated from others can warp our perception of time
Feelings of loneliness and social isolation during the pandemic left many people confused about the order of events and struggling to remember what day of the week it was, a new study reveals.
Jun 4, 2024
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