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·June 9, 2022·3 min read

People With a High Omega-3 DHA Level in Their Blood Are at 49% Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s

People with higher levels of omega-3 DHA in their blood are 49% less likely to develop dementia than those with lower levels. Researchers say adding additional omega-3 DHA to the diet, especially in those with the Alzheimer's associated Apoe4 gene, could slow the development and progress of dementia.

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·June 9, 2022·5 min read

A ‘Double Life’ for a Key Parkinson’s Disease Protein

The Parkinson's-associated protein alpha-synuclein appears to act as a "toggle switch" that helps control vesicle transportation and gene expression. In a diseased state, this delicate balance is broken. The findings have implications for the development of new treatments for Parkinson's disease.

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·June 9, 2022·3 min read

Brain Changes Linked to Emotion Discovered in Mysterious ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’

Takotsubo syndrome, a sudden form of acute heart failure often brought on by emotional or physical stress, is associated with changes in brain regions associated with emotion and emotional processing.

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·June 9, 2022·4 min read

Robot Skin Heals

Researchers have developed a controllable robotic finger covered with living skin tissue that has the ability to heal itself.

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·June 9, 2022·3 min read

Are We Born With a Moral Compass?

Study reports young infants can make and act on moral judgments, shedding new light on the origins of human morality.

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·June 9, 2022·5 min read

Good Bacteria to Tackle Depression

Probiotics can support the effects of antidepressants to help relieve symptoms of depression.

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·June 9, 2022·4 min read

Social Isolation Is Directly Associated With Later Dementia

Social isolation has been directly linked to structural changes in brain areas associated with memory and cognitive function. Researchers report socially isolated people are 26% more likely to develop dementia later in life.

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·June 9, 2022·5 min read

Well, I See It Differently! Why People Don’t View the World the Same Way Others Do

Researchers have identified an area of the brain that appears to play a role in native realism and how we construct our own versions of reality.

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·June 8, 2022·5 min read

In Low-Income Families, Fathers’ Depression Hurts Couples

Fathers experiencing economic hardship who exhibit depressive symptoms have higher levels of emotional conflict and verbal aggression than mothers.

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·June 8, 2022·4 min read

How Does the Brain Process Heat as Pain?

Researchers have uncovered a neural circuit that involves spinal neurons and a signaling pathway that is responsible for how burning pain is sensed.

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·June 8, 2022·2 min read

Women Feel Less Stressed on Weekends

Researchers say women tend to feel less stressed on weekends when they usually have more "down time".

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·June 8, 2022·3 min read

A New Injectable Gel May Greatly Reduce Chronic Low Back Pain

Hydrafil, an experimental injectable hydrogel appears to be safe and effective in reducing chronic lower back pain associated with degenerative disc disease.