FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 23, 2021·3 min readMore Seniors May Have Undiagnosed Dementia Than Previously ThoughtNine out of ten older adults who reported symptoms of cognitive decline associated with dementia did not have a clinical diagnosis of neurodegeneration.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·June 23, 2021·4 min readWestern High-Fat Diet Can Cause Chronic PainA Western-style diet, high in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats, increases symptoms of inflammation, neuropathy, and chronic pain. However, changing to a lower-fat diet can help reverse or relieve symptoms of inflammatory pain disorders.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 23, 2021·5 min readToxic Workplaces Increase Risk of Depression by 300%Working in a toxic environment or one in which the mental health of workers is not supported was associated with a three fold increased risk of depression. Additionally, working long hours was linked to an increased risk of death as a result of stroke or a cardiovascular event.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·June 23, 2021·5 min readInflammatory Proteins May Slow Cognitive Decline in Aging AdultsHigher levels of two cytokines were associated with slower cognitive decline in aging adults, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 23, 2021·5 min readFlavored E-Cigarettes May Affect the Brain Differently Than Non-FlavoredFlavored e-cigarette tobacco engages the taste system, while non-flavored vaped nicotine triggers the brain's reward system in a similar way observed when people smoke traditional cigarettes.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 22, 2021·6 min readMore Than 6% Of Europeans Suffer From DepressionStudy reveals more than 6% of people in Europe experience depression. Rates of depression are four times higher in European countries which are more economically developed.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 22, 2021·3 min readSelf-Reported Declines in Cognition May Be Linked to Changes in Brain ConnectivitySelf-reported cognitive decline was associated with altered functional connectivity in the hippocampus and dorsal anterior insular, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 22, 2021·7 min readSigns of Inflammation in Brains of People Who Died of COVID-19Post-mortem studies of COVID-19 patients revealed significant signs of neuroinflammation and impaired brain circuits which researchers believe were caused by the disease. Researchers said the changes noticed in the brains of COVID patients were similar to the changes that occur in both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 22, 2021·6 min readIt’s True: Stress Does Turn Hair Gray (and It’s Reversible)Study confirms stress can accelerate premature graying of hair, but there is hope. Reducing stress helps to restore some of your natural color.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 22, 2021·4 min readIn Many Cases, Multiple Sclerosis Starts Long Before the DiagnosisMore frequent hospital and doctor's office visits in the years leading up to multiple sclerosis diagnosis with early MS type symptoms are usually associated with a prodromal phase of the disease, when they should be regarded as an ongoing progression of the autoimmune disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2021·5 min readBrain Differences in Interpreting Physical Signals in Mental Health DisordersActivity in the dorsal mid insular could drive different interpretations in bodily sensations in those with mental health disorders like depression, anorexia, and panic disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2021·4 min readMental Well-Being Higher In the Summer vs. FallPeople report mental distress is reduced in the Summer compared to the Fall. Researchers speculate the seasonal improvement in mental wellbeing could be a result of improved diet, more frequent exercise, and improved sleep quality during the Summer months.Read More
