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Jiving into Joy: Dance Sessions Elevate Health and Well-being in 85+ Age Group

Regular dance sessions can significantly benefit individuals over 85 years old, enhancing their physical activity, social interactions, and personal sense of youth. The "Dance On" project engaged 685 participants aged 55 and older in weekly dance classes over a 12-month span.

New Insights Into Synaptic Pruning During Brain Development

Researchers shed light on the largely unstudied process of synaptic pruning in brain development, using mouse mitral cells, a neuron type in the olfactory system. The research reveals that neurons receiving a neurotransmitter signal are protected via specific chemical pathways while other dendrites in the same cell are triggered to undergo pruning.

Childhood IQ and Wealth: Uncovering Diverse Financial Paths in Adulthood

Cognitive ability in childhood correlates differently with various aspects of financial wellbeing in adulthood. Researchers analyzed data from 5,858 individuals, considering their cognitive skills at age 10 and their financial status later in life.

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COVID-19 Causes Brain Cell Fusion, Leading to Chronic Neurological Symptoms

Researchers discovered viruses, including COVID-19, can induce the fusion of brain cells, resulting in malfunctions that contribute to chronic neurological symptoms. The study sheds light on how viruses alter the function of the nervous system.

Alzheimer’s Plaques Might Contribute to Hearing Loss

While conducting experiments in mice, researchers stumbled upon a correlation between Alzheimer's disease plaques and hearing loss. In one transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer's, older mice exhibited hearing changes akin to those observed in humans with Alzheimer's.

Progesterone’s Protective Role Against Parkinson’s in the Enteric Nervous System

Recent research illustrates a protective effect of progesterone on the enteric nervous system (ENS), often referred to as the body's "second brain". The study demonstrated that nerve cells treated with progesterone were more resistant to conditions simulating Parkinson's disease.

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Can AI Assistants Like ChatGPT Help Address Public Health Questions?

A new study explores the potential of AI assistants, such as ChatGPT, in providing accurate and actionable responses to public health questions. The study evaluated ChatGPT's ability to address a range of common health queries and found that it provided evidence-based responses to 91% of the questions.

Decoding Emotions: AI Model Predicts People’s Feelings

Researchers developed a computational model capable of predicting human emotions, encapsulating social intelligence attributes typically associated with the human 'theory of mind'. The model forecasts emotions such as joy, regret, and embarrassment, based on scenarios from the prisoner's dilemma game theory.

Visualizing Brain Synapse Strength With AI

Researchers utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to track and visualize changes in synapse strength in live animals. Synapses are the brain's communication points, crucial for learning, memory, and aging processes.

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Science research articles cover psychology, depression, mental health, schizophrenia, mental disorders, happiness, stress, PTSD, autism, psychiatry and therapy.

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Stressed Brains Amplify Comfort Food Cravings

Researchers uncovered how chronic stress in combination with high-calorie diets can amplify our brain's reward system, driving overeating and weight gain. They found that stress inhibits the lateral habenula, a brain area typically curbing such reward signals.

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Ozempic Shows Potential as Treatment for Alcohol Dependence

Semaglutide, or Ozempic, a medication used for type 2 diabetes and obesity, may also be effective in treating alcohol dependence. The drug reduced alcohol relapse drinking and overall alcohol intake in rats by more than half.

Neuroticism Amplifies Negative Emotions and Mood Fluctuations

Researchers discovered people with higher neuroticism, a trait potentially risking mental health, experience not only amplified negative emotions but also higher mood variability. Using a novel approach from Bayesian statistics, the psychologists analyzed 13 longitudinal datasets to confirm their findings.

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Exercise and the Brain: The Neuroscience of Fitness Explored

The neuroscience of fitness explores how regular exercise profoundly impacts our brain and nervous system. Exercise stimulates neurogenesis - the creation of new neurons - primarily in the hippocampus, influencing memory and learning while increasing key mood-regulating neurotransmitters.

Inhale, Exhale, Remember: Uncovering the Breath-Memory Connection

Intricate links between breathing and memory recall have been unraveled by recent scientific research, painting a more complex picture of our cognitive processes. Studies reveal that the rhythm of our breathing can influence neural activity, impacting cognitive functions such as emotional processing and memory recall. The most compelling evidence highlights that inhalation, particularly through the nose, can improve memory function.

Reduced Oxygen Intake Linked to Extended Lifespan

Researchers revealed a correlation between reduced oxygen intake, or 'oxygen restriction,' and extended lifespan in lab mice. The study found that mice in an oxygen-restricted environment lived about 50% longer than those in normal oxygen levels.

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Shared Genetics for Cannabis Use and Psychiatric Disorders

Researchers discovered shared genetic underpinnings for cannabis use and psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Employing advanced statistical modelling, the study revealed a complex interplay of genetic variants increasing or decreasing risk factors for these conditions. These findings may contribute to personalized preventive measures and interventional strategies.

Untangling the Human Mind: The Interplay Between Cognition and Personality

Researchers make strides in mapping the complex interplay between human cognition and personality traits. This study synthesized data from over 1,300 studies globally, representing 2 million participants, to examine how personality traits and cognitive abilities intertwine.

Jiving into Joy: Dance Sessions Elevate Health and Well-being in 85+ Age Group
New Insights Into Synaptic Pruning During Brain Development
Childhood IQ and Wealth: Uncovering Diverse Financial Paths in Adulthood
Stressed Brains Amplify Comfort Food Cravings
Ozempic Shows Potential as Treatment for Alcohol Dependence

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