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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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·August 15, 2021·4 min read

High BMI Causes Depression, Both Physical and Social Factors Play a Role

Both physical and social factors play significant roles in depression and reports of poor wellbeing associated with obesity.

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·August 6, 2021·5 min read

New Technique to Help Manage Mood Swings Within Bipolar Disorder

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) appears to be a feasible and acceptable therapy to help with mood regulation in those with bipolar disorder.

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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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·June 9, 2021·3 min read

Brain Connections Mean Some People Lack Visual Imagery

People with hyperphantasia, the ability to visualize vividly, have stronger connections between their visual brain network and decision-making networks. By contrast, those with aphantasia, an inability to visualize, have weaker connections between the brain regions.

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·June 8, 2021·4 min read

Defying Body Clock Linked to Depression and Lower Wellbeing

A new, large-scale study reveals people whose sleep patterns go against their natural circadian rhythm are more likely to develop symptoms of depression and report a decrease in wellbeing.

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·June 1, 2021·5 min read

Junk Food Game Helps People Eat Less and Lose Weight

A new brain training app helps people to make healthier food choices and assists in weight-loss regimes, a new study reports.

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·May 15, 2021·4 min read

Children Likely to Be Pleading Guilty When Innocent

Young people are more susceptible to pleading guilty to a crime, even though they are innocent. Researchers say the differences in children's brains which affect their sensitivity to reward and punishment, and differences in information processing could be factors as to why they are more likely to plead guilty.

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·May 15, 2021·4 min read

Fairness: ‘Important – but Not Enough’

While being treated fairly in a workplace setting is important, distinctive treatment, where a person's skills and qualities are recognized, also provides a sense of value while reinforcing a person's sense of inclusion. Distinctive treatment also boosts mental health.