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·March 24, 2023·3 min read

Older Adults Suffering From Depression Age Faster Than Their Peers

Older adults with depression showed increased signs of accelerated biological aging, including poorer brain and overall health compared to their peers without depression.

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·February 7, 2023·3 min read

Mitochondrial Deterioration Linked to Major Depression in Older Adults

In older adults, major depression has been linked to mitochondrial deterioration.

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·August 12, 2022·4 min read

Research Finds Biomarkers in Older Adults With Late-Life Depression

The biological changes that occur as a result of aging could be a mechanism behind why older adults with depression do not have a full resolution of symptoms following taking antidepressants.

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·March 7, 2022·3 min read

‘Bunkers’ That Save Eyesight?

The ability of retinal cells to "wall off" damage may be key to preserving vision.

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·January 27, 2022·3 min read

Diet and Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have identified a link between multiple sclerosis and a decreased level of specific gut bacteria. Additionally, the study reveals those who consume more meat may be at increased risk of developing the autoimmune disorder.

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·October 27, 2021·3 min read

To Baby Brains, Language Is Language, Whether Signed or Spoken

Early exposure to language, whether it's vocalized or sign language, assists with normal brain development in children, researchers report.

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·October 23, 2021·4 min read

How to Nurture Creativity in Your Kids

Researches investigate the positive impact of nurturing creativity in children and evaluate methods for encouraging creativity.

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·October 13, 2021·4 min read

Rare Form of Autism Exhales Secrets of Breathing

Breathing difficulties associated with Pitt Hopkins syndrome, a rare form of autism, have been linked to a specific set of neurons in the brainstem.

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·May 1, 2020·5 min read

Seeing is Conceiving

Visually represented information is a functional part of conceptual knowledge. The extend of the visual representations is influenced by visual experience.