New link between endocannabinoids and exercise may help in treatment of depression
Moderate intensity exercise significantly boosts endocannabinoids and improves mood for those with major depressive disorder.... Read More...
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Want to boost creativity? Try playing Minecraft
Minecraft and other virtual building games can help improve creativity, a new study reports.... Read More...
Antioxidant puts up fight, but loses battle against protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease
During early Alzheimer's disease, SOD1 initially weakens levels of Tau protein. However, as the disease progresses, the antioxidant becomes less effective at protecting the brain against neurodegeneration.... Read More...
A simple strategy to improve your mood in 12 minutes: Journal of Happiness Studies
Contemplating loving-kindness reduces anxiety while increasing happiness, empathy and feelings of social connection, a new study reports.... Read More...
Researchers Explore Link Between Metal Exposure and Parkinson’s Symptoms
Chronic exposure to manganese, as experienced by some working as industrial welders, has been linked to the onset of Parkinson's like symptoms. Researchers report manganese exposure can cause misfolded alpha-synuclein, a hallmark of Parkinson's disease. ... Read More...
What You Eat Could Impact your Brain and Memory
Researches report higher levels of the satiety hormone CCK could decrease a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Higher Average Potency Cannabis Increases Risk for First Disorder Symptom
Since 1993, THC potency in cannabis has increased from 3.5% to 12.3%. Researchers report those who first used cannabis in the early 90s had a 1.88% increased risk of developing cannabis use disorder, while those who started on higher potency THC marijuana are at a 4.85% increased risk.... Read More...
How Cognitive Development Shapes Attitudes About Physical Activity
Researchers report the reason many shun away from physical activity as adults may be rooted in childhood experience. The study reveals negative memories associated with PE classes during childhood may generate negative response to participating in exercise as adults.... Read More...
Brain Activity May Explain Diabetics’ Negative Feelings and Increased Depression Risk
According to researchers, people with diabetes may be at increased risk of suffering from depression as a result of biological problems in regulating sugar levels that influence emotional response in the brain. Using EEG, researchers discovered those with higher levels of insulin resistance showed greater response to negative images.... Read More...
New Biomarker Predicts Alzheimer’s and Link to Diabetes
Autotaxin predicts type 2 diabetes and cognitive decline, a new study reports.... Read More...