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·October 13, 2021·5 min read

Personality Traits Linked to Hallmarks of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study adds additional evidence to the link between personality traits and Alzheimer's risk. Researchers found brain changes associated with Alzheimer's are visible early on in people with certain personality traits. Those who scored high for neuroticism and low in conscientiousness were at increased risk of developing Alzheimer's.

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·January 22, 2019·4 min read

Shedding Light on Spinal Cord Injuries

Study reveals the immune system response may contribute to additional injury following damage to the spinal cord.

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·January 15, 2019·4 min read

Personality Types Shape Attitudes Towards Body Weight of Others

A new study reveals our personality traits may play a role in how we assess the body types of others. Those who are more conscientious appear to have a greater obesity phobia, researchers report.

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·November 27, 2018·4 min read

Cells Using Sugar for Metabolic Process May Fight Inflammation

Researchers report human mesenchymal stem cells can be manipulated to treat inflammatory diseases.

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·October 29, 2018·4 min read

Loneliness Increased Dementia Risk

Researchers provide further evidence that social isolation can increase the risk of developing dementia in older people.

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·March 21, 2018·3 min read

Some Gut Feelings Are A Red Flag

Researchers report gut-to-brain signals can influence emotions, mood and decision making, prompting people to avoid situations that make them feel uneasy.

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·November 2, 2017·4 min read

Link Between Nightmares and Self Harm

Researchers report that while sleep disruptions contribute to a number of psychological disorders, it appears only nightmares are associated with increased risk of self harming behaviors.

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·September 21, 2017·4 min read

Personality Changes Don’t Precede Clinical Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease

Despite popular belief, researchers have found no evidence that personality changes appear prior to the onset of dementia. The findings are published in JAMA Psychiatry.

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·July 14, 2017·4 min read

The Ugly Truth About Attractiveness

A new study in Body Image reports women who evaluated as less attractive were more motivated to diet and be thin if they had a husband considered more attractive. The additional motivation to be thin was not apparent in women considered to be more attractive that their partner. In men, the motivation to diet was low, regardless of their own, or their wives' level of attractiveness.