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Falling for financial scams? It may signal early Alzheimer's disease

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Published: September 6, 2024 16:20

Older adults who are more vulnerable to financial scams may have brain changes linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a first-of-its-kind study led by researchers at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences.

Cognitive behavioral therapy enhances brain circuits to relieve depression

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Published: September 6, 2024 16:17

Cognitive behavioral therapy, one of the most common treatments for depression, can teach skills for coping with everyday troubles, reinforce healthy behaviors and counter negative thoughts. But can altering thoughts and behaviors lead to lasting changes…

Stressful childhood experiences linked to increased risk of multiple chronic conditions

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Published: September 6, 2024 12:38

University of Dundee research has revealed that each additional traumatic or stressful event experienced during childhood increases the odds of an individual suffering from multiple chronic conditions later in life by nearly 13%.

Research reveals cyberbullying is pushing teenage girls towards cosmetic procedures

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Published: September 6, 2024 12:06

Adolescent females subjected to appearance-related cyberbullying are more likely to feel ashamed of their bodies, a desire to change their appearance and suffer eating disorder symptoms, according to UniSC research published in the Journal of Eating…

Neurodivergent women 'urgently' need workplace support around menstrual health

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Published: September 6, 2024 11:50

Neurodivergent women at work are often managing—and hiding—severe psychological distress related to their menstrual health, new research from Heriot-Watt University suggests.

This is what's missing in our sex lives in 2024, according to Esther Perel

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Published: September 6, 2024 08:43

Esther Perel's trajectory from private practice psychotherapist to internationally renowned relationship expert is deeply entwined with technology. It was her publisher's printing presses that distributed her 2006 breakout bestselling book, "Mating in…

Brain scans reveal that mindfulness meditation for pain is not a placebo

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Published: September 5, 2024 16:30

Pain is a complex, multifaceted experience shaped by various factors beyond physical sensation, such as a person's mindset and their expectations of pain. The placebo effect, the tendency for a person's symptoms to improve in response to inactive…

Extortion is a common and harmful experience among Latinx immigrants traveling to the US, researchers find

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Published: September 5, 2024 16:30

Latinx immigrant adults traveling to the United States are extorted—on average—$804 per research participant throughout the journey, according to a study appearing in Injury Epidemiology.

Q&A: Researcher discusses why kids are struggling with anxiety more than ever

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Published: September 5, 2024 15:50

For children and adolescents who have anxiety, going to school can feel like a nightmare. Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the United States for adults. And since the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety that interferes with daily life has risen…

Risky combinations of psychiatric drugs prescribed for young patients

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Published: September 5, 2024 15:43

A new study reveals that young patients treated with psychiatric medications receive potentially dangerous combinations with concerning frequency.

RNA treatment shows promise for enhancing memory and reducing anxiety

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Published: September 5, 2024 15:32

Scientists at Cognigenics have made a significant advance in the field of neuroscience and mental health treatment. Their research, published in Genomic Psychiatry, demonstrates that a new RNA-based therapy called COG-201 can enhance memory and reduce…

Extended paid maternity leave in Hong Kong associated with a 22% decrease in postnatal depression

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Published: September 5, 2024 15:05

A research team from the School of Public Health and the School of Nursing, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), Duke-NUS Medical School (Singapore), and the University of British Columbia (Canada) found that extending Hong…

Vaccination skepticism and esoteric attitudes are linked, study finds

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Published: September 5, 2024 14:58

Esoteric attitudes—especially with regard to complementary and alternative medicine—have an influence on the willingness to be vaccinated. Dr. Sebastian Jäckle and Dr. James K. Timmis, both from the Department of Political Science at the University of…

Patients with chronic liver disease face emotional conflicts during carcinoma surveillance

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Published: September 5, 2024 14:31

Assistant Professor Keiko Hatanaka of Toho University, a Ph.D. student of Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), in collaboration with Professors Yoshiko Sasaki and Makoto Tanaka of Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU), revealed the process of…

Neuroscientists uncover serotonin's role in resilience

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Published: September 5, 2024 14:00

The simple act of observing others cope with a traumatic experience can increase our capacity for resilience and prevent the pathological states that can result from it, notably depression. Neuroscientists at UNIL have demonstrated the presence of this…

How much does aging affect mental acuity? It's debatable

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Published: September 5, 2024 13:10

I cringed recently while driving to the clinic where I specialize in geriatric medicine when I heard a young radio announcer refer to old people as "wiggy," a pejorative for wacky.

Think you're better at driving than most? How psychological biases are keeping our roads unsafe

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Published: September 5, 2024 12:14

You never have to look hard to find recent reports of fatal vehicle crashes on UK roads. After devastating events such as a crash in West Yorkshire in July 2024, where four adults and two children were killed, media reports often focus on the need for…

Suicide risk found to be higher for cancer patients not proceeding with recommended surgery

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Published: September 5, 2024 08:50

Higher suicide deaths are seen among cancer patients who do not undergo recommended surgery, according to a research letter published online Sept. 3 in JAMA Network Open.

Study finds virtual delivery of SafeCare parenting program holds promise for preventing abuse, neglect

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Published: September 4, 2024 16:10

Social distancing orders in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic forced the evidence-based SafeCare parenting program to transition from in-person delivery in the home to virtual delivery. It also created an opportunity for researchers to assess how…

Banning friendships can backfire: Moms who 'meddle' make bad behavior worse

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Published: September 4, 2024 16:04

Delinquent activities almost always occur outside of the home and away from adult supervision, so it is only natural for parents to blame peers for their child's bad behavior. Not surprisingly, many parents also assume that they can prevent future problems…

Social prescribing for suicide prevention

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Published: September 4, 2024 14:50

Social prescribing involves the referral of patients to non-clinical care to address or prevent adverse effects of the social, environmental and economic factors that are inextricably linked with health and well-being. These are commonly referred to as the…

New research has found prescribing nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety

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Published: September 4, 2024 14:42

A cross-governmental project has shown that expanding access to Green Social Prescribing can promote well-being and improve mental health.

Research highlights trend of sleep-deprived, cyberbullied teenagers addicted to smartphones

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Published: September 4, 2024 14:23

Australian researchers have polled more than 50,000 primary and secondary school students aged 7–19 years about the link between their sleep and nighttime phone habits, experience of cyberbullying and stress levels.

Enhancing the mind-body connection through technology and touch

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Published: September 4, 2024 13:29

A recent study published in Psychophysiology by a team of researchers at the Ivcher Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Technology (BCT institute) at Reichman University (Herzliya, Israel) showcases how a novel real-time haptic feedback technology can…

Psychedelics show promise for treating PTSD by suppressing learned fear responses

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Published: September 4, 2024 13:27

Ongoing research is revealing how psychedelic drugs like psilocybin (the active ingredient in "magic mushrooms") and LSD may help treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by suppressing learned fear responses.

How to improve your memory: Strategies for kids and adults

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Published: September 4, 2024 12:45

We tend to think of people's memories as being either good or bad. However, you might know someone with a terrible memory for names and faces who is very good at learning languages. Another person might have an extraordinary ability to recall past events…

Researchers find pet owners do not have better mental health

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Published: September 4, 2024 12:12

We all remember news stories about the so-called "pandemic puppies" and the soaring number of pet adoptions in countries all over the world as the COVID-19 lockdowns brought social life to a halt in 2020.

Brain scanning approach shows wiring of depression

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Published: September 4, 2024 11:36

By repeatedly scanning the brains of a small group of patients for a year and a half, Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have identified a distinct pattern of neuronal interactions that appears to predispose some people to developing depression.

Researchers discover a mechanism that impairs synaptic plasticity in the brains of schizophrenia patients

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Published: September 4, 2024 11:08

A study led by researchers at Tampere University has mapped genes linked to schizophrenia and uncovered a mechanism that disrupts synaptic plasticity in affected individuals. The researchers showed the role of three proteins in mediating the impairments of…

Study debunks theory linking autism to changes in brain's amygdala

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Published: September 4, 2024 06:42

A new brain imaging study has concluded that autism likely isn't caused by faulty connections to the amygdala.

Ability to cope well with adversity in older age linked to lower death risk

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Published: September 3, 2024 18:30

The ability to cope well with, and adapt to, challenging life circumstances and events in older age is linked to a lower risk of death, suggests a large nationally representative study, published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health.

So, which movie did your brain see? Eye movements can create different versions of the same film in our heads

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Published: September 3, 2024 16:39

Picture two people sitting in a movie theater, both watching the screen: Are they seeing the same thing? Or is the movie playing out differently in each of their minds? Researchers from the Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) have found that it's the…

New approach can help detect, predict mental health symptoms in adolescents by analyzing brain-environment interactions

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Published: September 3, 2024 15:57

The majority of mental health disorders manifest during adolescence and relate to a multiple interplay of neurobiological and environmental factors. Instead of considering these factors in isolation, a newly developed manifold learning technique can model…

Study reveals hidden genetic mechanisms behind psychiatric disorders

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Published: September 3, 2024 15:51

In a comprehensive review of recent genetic studies, researchers have identified a hidden layer of complexity in how our genes function, shedding new light on the biological underpinnings of major psychiatric disorders. The study published in Genomic…

No link found between popular diabetes medication and suicide

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Published: September 3, 2024 11:34

There has been concern that common diabetes drugs could increase the risk of suicide and self-harm. In a new study, led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet and published in JAMA Internal Medicine, no such risk increase was observed.

Analysis finds no increased risk of mental health issues among those using semaglutide for weight loss

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Published: September 3, 2024 11:00

Taking the weight loss medication semaglutide did not increase the risk of depressive symptoms, suicidal thoughts, or suicidal behavior in persons without known major mental health disorders, according to a new study led by researchers from the Perelman…

Researchers challenge Connectome Projects and unveil new mechanisms of mentality

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Published: September 2, 2024 16:19

In a newly published critique of the Connectome Projects, Dr. Gerard Marx from MX Biotech and Prof. Chaim Gilon from Hebrew University offer fresh perspectives on the intricate structures of the brain that have long been overlooked.

Military veterans with PTSD face an agonizing choice: The stigma of declaring it to employers or being denied support

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Published: September 2, 2024 12:40

Australia is home to almost half a million military veterans, most of whom are in the workforce.

Four breakthroughs that are changing our understanding of dreams

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Published: September 2, 2024 12:34

People have pondered whether dreams have a purpose throughout human history. Modern scientists are fascinated with this question too.

Is 'coaching' a shortcut to mental health care? Not so fast—here are key differences

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Published: September 2, 2024 12:33

Life coach, wellness coach, business coach, weight loss coach, breakup coach—the list goes on and on. All are different titles for similar jobs, with the same limitation: Anyone can claim to be an expert.

Long noncoding RNAs emerge as promising biomarkers for mood disorders

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-09-noncoding-rnas-emerge-biomarkers-mood.html

Published: September 2, 2024 11:10

In a review article, researchers have uncovered compelling evidence that long noncoding RNAs—molecules once dismissed as "junk DNA"—may hold the key to revolutionizing how we diagnose and treat mood disorders.

Risk gene for bipolar disorder decoded

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Published: September 2, 2024 10:08

The risk gene adenylyl cyclase 2 is associated with bipolar disorder, as has been repeatedly confirmed in genome-wide association studies. However, until now there has not been any proof of a causal relationship.

Connection with coast and inland waterways has multiple health benefits—here's how we measure them

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Published: September 1, 2024 11:20

Imagine you've had a hard day. You've only managed to get a fraction of your urgent tasks done. Your partner, boss, friend or mother (delete as appropriate) has been giving you a hard time. Just thinking about this is raising your blood pressure (my…