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·August 15, 2022·4 min read

How People Adapt to Cybersickness From Virtual Reality

Those who are prone to motion sickness have a harder time adapting to cybersickness and different virtual reality environments. However, people can adapt to the effects of VR-associated cybersickness by playing the same game repeatedly.

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·April 1, 2022·5 min read

Exercise May Reduce Depression Symptoms and Boost Effects of Therapy

Thirty minutes of exercise can reduce symptoms of depression for up to 75 minutes following a workout and improve the outcome of therapies aimed at treating depression.

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·November 8, 2021·5 min read

Sitting More Is Linked to Increased Feelings of Depression and Anxiety

People who reported more sedentary behavior as a result of the COVID lockdowns were more likely to develop symptoms of depression and anxiety than those who maintained a more active lifestyle.

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·April 13, 2021·3 min read

Narratives Can Help Science Counter Misinformation on Vaccines

Narratives and storytelling can help counter vaccine misinformation as the method can create a bridge between scientific evidence and human experience.

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·December 10, 2020·5 min read

Diet Modifications, Including More Wine and Cheese, May Help Reduce Cognitive Decline

A new study reveals the impact of diet on cognitive health as we age. Researchers found cheese consumption had neuroprotective effects against cognitive decline. Daily moderate consumption of red wine was associated with improvements in cognitive function.

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·October 22, 2020·4 min read

Diagnosing Parkinson’s Disease With Skin Samples Could Lead to Earlier Detection

A chemical assay can detect traces of Parkinson's related alpha-synuclein from skin samples.

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·December 19, 2019·4 min read

Changes in the immune system explain why belly fat is bad for thinking

Less muscle mass and increased body fat may affect cognition as we age. The link between body mass and declining fluid intelligence may be attributed to different types of white blood cells.

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·August 14, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·July 8, 2019·3 min read

Want to boost creativity? Try playing Minecraft

Minecraft and other virtual building games can help improve creativity, a new study reports.

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·June 17, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·March 28, 2019·4 min read

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.

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·March 13, 2019·4 min read

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.

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Iowa State University

How People Adapt to Cybersickness From Virtual Reality

Exercise May Reduce Depression Symptoms and Boost Effects of Therapy

Sitting More Is Linked to Increased Feelings of Depression and Anxiety

Narratives Can Help Science Counter Misinformation on Vaccines

Diet Modifications, Including More Wine and Cheese, May Help Reduce Cognitive Decline

Diagnosing Parkinson’s Disease With Skin Samples Could Lead to Earlier Detection

Changes in the immune system explain why belly fat is bad for thinking

New link between endocannabinoids and exercise may help in treatment of depression

Want to boost creativity? Try playing Minecraft

Antioxidant puts up fight, but loses battle against protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers Explore Link Between Metal Exposure and Parkinson’s Symptoms

Depression and Urban Deprivation: Unseen Accelerators of Biological Aging

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Targeted Therapy Vorasidenib Offers Hope for Deadly Brain Tumors

Hitching a Ride: mRNA’s Transport System in Brain Cells Revealed

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