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·May 14, 2019·3 min read

Pressure from advertisers and self-help gurus contribute to mid-life crises

Findings suggest modern mid-life crises may be caused by self-help gurus and manipulation from advertisers, showing how life should be lived after the age of 40.

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·November 6, 2019·5 min read

Scientists should have sex and gender on the brain

Incorporating sex (the biological attributes distinguishing males, females, or intersex individuals) and gender (psychological, social, and cultural factors which affect how a human identifies in society) could help improve scientific research, reduce bias and create new opportunities for innovation.

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·January 20, 2020·1 min read

Strongly ‘handed’ squirrels less good at learning

Gray squirrels who have a preference for using either their right or left paw perform worse on learning tasks.

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·June 10, 2021·5 min read

Largescale Brain Epigenetics Study Provides New Insights Into Dementia

A new study sheds light on how genes are regulated in dementia. Researchers also identified 84 novel genes linked to dementia.

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·August 31, 2018·3 min read

Stroke Doubles Dementia Risk

According to a new study, people who have suffered a stroke are twice as likely to develop dementia.

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·July 29, 2020·1 min read

Pimavanserin Reduced Symptoms of Dementia-Related Psychosis in Phase 3 Trial

Pimavanserin substantially reduces symptoms of psychosis and relapse risk for people living with dementia.

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·September 27, 2021·4 min read

Number Diagnosed With Autism Jumps 787 Percent In Two Decades

Between 1998 and 2018, the number of people diagnosed with autism has jumped by 787%. The rate of increase was greater for females, with the greatest rise in adults being diagnosed with ASD.

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·October 2, 2017·4 min read

Researchers Seek to End Damaging Dementia Psychosis Cycle

Researchers are developing new psychological therapies and using cutting edge techniques to help treat symptoms of psychosis in dementia.

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·November 25, 2016·3 min read

Is Santa Claus Really Coming to Town?

A new study suggests maintaining a myth may be damaging to a child.

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·May 29, 2018·3 min read

Mongooses Inherit Behavior From Role Models Rather Than Parents

According to researchers, young mongoose learn their behavior from their 'escort' role models, not their genetic parents.

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·January 22, 2018·2 min read

People with Prosthetic Arms Less Affected by Common Illusion

University of Exeter researchers report people with prosthetic arms are not able to experience the 'size-weight' illusion as strongly as those without missing limbs.

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·June 13, 2019·3 min read

Two hours a week is key dose of nature for health and wellbeing

Those who spend at least 120 minutes per week enjoying the outdoors report better health and feelings of wellbeing than those who spend less, or no time in nature.

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University of Exeter

Pressure from advertisers and self-help gurus contribute to mid-life crises

Strongly ‘handed’ squirrels less good at learning

Largescale Brain Epigenetics Study Provides New Insights Into Dementia

Stroke Doubles Dementia Risk

Pimavanserin Reduced Symptoms of Dementia-Related Psychosis in Phase 3 Trial

Number Diagnosed With Autism Jumps 787 Percent In Two Decades

Researchers Seek to End Damaging Dementia Psychosis Cycle

Is Santa Claus Really Coming to Town?

People with Prosthetic Arms Less Affected by Common Illusion

Two hours a week is key dose of nature for health and wellbeing

Dad Time Boosts Kids’ School Success

Unlocking Non-Opioid Pain Relief: Acetylcholine’s Untapped Potential

Is Suppressing Negative Thoughts A Path to Improved Mental Health?

Genetics, Drug Reactions, and Environmental Factors Linked to Autism Development

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