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·October 10, 2017·8 min read

More Rigor, Less Hype For Mindfulness and Meditation

A new study looks at the trend of mindfulness and meditation to help treat a range of disorders.

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·October 10, 2017·5 min read

Being Unaware of Memory Loss Predicts Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer's risk is increased for those with anosognosia, a condition in which sufferers are unaware they are experiencing memory loss.

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·October 10, 2017·5 min read

New Smell Test Could Aid Early Detection of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Rockefeller researchers have developed a new diagnostic test that could help with early detection of disorders associated with olfaction problems, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

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·October 10, 2017·6 min read

When the Brain’s Wiring Breaks

A new study reveals molecular details of what happens when axons are damaged or completely severed.

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·October 10, 2017·5 min read

Bright Light Therapy at Midday Helps Bipolar Patients

A treatment shown to improve symptoms of SAD has proven to be effective for treating bipolar disorder. Researchers report a six week course of bright light therapy improves symptoms of depression and daily functioning for bipolar patients.

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·October 10, 2017·6 min read

Menopause Triggers Metabolic Changes in Brain That May Promote Alzheimer’s

Weill Cornell Medicine researchers may have answered why women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than men. In a new PLOS ONE study, researchers reveal menopause can cause metabolic changes in the brain that appear to increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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·October 10, 2017·4 min read

Major Breakthrough Identifies Mechanism for Development of Schizophrenia

A new study sheds light on a potential mechanism for the development of schizophrenia. Researchers believe blood vessel abnormalities could play a significant role in the development of the psychiatric disorder.

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·October 10, 2017·3 min read

Children With ADHD Likely to Have Touch Processing Abnormalities

A new study in Journal of Neurophysiology reveals children with ADHD perform worse on tests of tactile functioning than those without the disorder.

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·October 10, 2017·2 min read

Best Way to Recognize Emotion in Others: Listen

Researchers report the best way to judge a person's emotions is to listen to them without looking at them.

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·October 10, 2017·5 min read

Mom’s Immune Response Could Trigger Social Deficits For Kids With Autism

University of Sydney researchers report on a link between allergies and asthma in mothers, and increased severity of social skill deficits associated with ASD in their offspring.