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·February 4, 2023·1 min read

Postpartum Depression Is More Than Baby Blues

Symptoms of postpartum depression usually begin to arise three weeks after the birth of a child and are defined by differences in mood and anxiety levels. PPD can last for a year or longer. Baby blues, by contrast, typically last for two weeks.

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·December 11, 2022·2 min read

Visual Snow, a Rare Disorder

Visual snow, or visual static is a rare disease in which people see a type of "TV static" in their vision. The condition affects around 2% of the population. While the disorder itself can not be treated, it is possible to treat symptoms associated with the disorder.

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·November 7, 2022·2 min read

Can Music Help Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease?

Musical memories are often preserved in those with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers say listening to music can have a positive impact on emotion and behavior for those with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.

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·October 6, 2022·5 min read

Boost Your Brain With Boredom

Boredom can stimulate creativity and improve problem-solving, all while giving the brain a much-needed rest.

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·April 23, 2022·1 min read

Know the Difference Between Adult and Teen Depression

Depression symptoms in teens often present themselves differently from those in adults with clinical depression.

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·April 19, 2022·4 min read

Research Team Affirms Useful Blood Biomarker for Group of Brain Disorders in New Study

Study confirms neurofilament light is a useful blood-based biomarker for frontotemporal dementia, PSP, and primary progressive aphasia.

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·March 28, 2022·4 min read

New Computational Model Proposed for Alzheimer’s Disease

A new computational model uses the entire function of the brain rather than specific networks or areas to explain the relationship between mental processing and brain anatomy. The model aims to discover how the brain works and breaks down as a result of aging and dementia.

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·March 28, 2022·5 min read

Lack of Sleep Increases Unhealthy Abdominal Fat

A lack of sufficient sleep led to a 9% increase in total abdominal fat and an 11% increase in visceral abdominal fat.

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·January 9, 2022·3 min read

Research Clears up How Brain ‘Cleaners’ Fail in ALS

Findings point to microglial TREM2 as a potential target for the treatment of ALS.

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·September 3, 2021·3 min read

New AI Algorithm Improves Brain Stimulation Devices to Treat Disease

Novel AI technology allows researchers to understand which brain regions directly interact with each other, which helps guide the placement of electrodes for DBS to treat neurological diseases.