Mind & Brain News
January 31, 2025
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Jan. 16, 2025 — A new study found that younger siblings generally receive more favorable treatment from parents. Meanwhile, older siblings are often granted more autonomy, and parents are less controlling towards them as they grow ...
Jan. 13, 2025 — A new study shows that the risk of developing dementia anytime after age 55 among Americans is 42%, more than double the risk reported by older ...
Jan. 3, 2025 — Interactions with friends and family may keep us healthy because they boost our immune system and reduce our risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. ...
Jan. 1, 2025 — Researchers have found the pupil is key to understanding how, and when, the brain forms strong, long-lasting ...
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Jan. 14, 2025 — Two new compounds may be able to treat retinitis pigmentosa, a group of inherited eye diseases that cause blindness. The compounds were identified using a virtual screening ...
Jan. 22, 2025 — People whose parents divorced during their childhood may be at a greater risk of stroke later in life, according to a new ...
Jan. 30, 2025 — Being more social by visiting friends, attending parties and going to church may help keep your brain healthy, according to new ...
Jan. 30, 2025 — People with brain bleeds had nearly 7 times higher blood levels of a specific brain protein, called glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), than ...
Jan. 30, 2025 — By integrating 30 minutes a day of progressive walking exercise into standard stroke rehabilitation (30 to 60 minutes of physical therapy five days a ...
Jan. 30, 2025 — An artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to predict a person's biological age (age of body cells and tissues) based on electrocardiogram (ECG) ...
Jan. 30, 2025 — Both F.A.S.T. and BE-FAST acronyms motivated people to call 911 right away for a possible stroke, and this impact lasted for 30 ...
Jan. 30, 2025 — Shorter protective caps on chromosomes called telomeres, a proposed marker of accelerated biological cell aging, may be associated with an increased ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — New research challenges conventional wisdom that larger group size reduces cooperation by showing that fluid connections and innate prosocial instincts enable humans to thrive in larger social ...
Jan. 30, 2025 — Key cells in the brain, neurons, form networks by exchanging signals, enabling the brain to learn and adapt at incredible speed. Researchers have now developed a 3D-printed 'brain-like environment' ...
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Jan. 31, 2025 — Sound plays a significant and often poignant part of skateboarders' relationship with their sport, a new study ...
Jan. 31, 2025 — In a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers have taken a deep dive into the effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing. Analyzing data from 11 studies with 3177 ...
Jan. 30, 2025 — Propranolol, a beta blocker medication used for treating high blood pressure and preventing migraines, may lower ischemic stroke risk in women who experience migraines ...
Jan. 30, 2025 — People who regularly floss their teeth (one or more times per week) may lower their risk of stroke caused by a blood clot traveling from the heart and a stroke associated with an irregular heartbeat ...
Jan. 30, 2025 — Increased levels of Streptococcus anginosus, a common type of bacteria that usually lives in the mouth and gut, was found in the gut of recent stroke survivors in ...
Jan. 30, 2025 — Scientists have discovered a feedback loop in the brain's odor center that seems to put smells and sounds into context. The feedback loop may help animals adjust their behaviors in response to ...
Jan. 30, 2025 — Being optimistic about the future may help people save more money, and the effect appears strongest among those with lower incomes, according to new ...
Jan. 30, 2025 — Women who go on to develop postpartum depression (PPD) may have characteristic levels of neuroactive steroids, molecules derived from the hormone progesterone, in their blood during the third ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — Better sleep hygiene could see fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) mining shift workers get a better night's sleep, new research has ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — Researchers discovered children ages 3 to 5 tested before and after COVID lockdowns had a significant gap in a key cognitive skill, particularly for children from homes with low financial resources ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — When exercising in gyms, women face barriers across various domains, including physical appearance and body image, gym attire, the physical gym environment, and interactions with others, according to ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — Older adults whose cholesterol changes over time may be more likely to develop dementia than people whose cholesterol is stable, regardless of the actual cholesterol level, according to a new ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — New psychology research indicates that multilingual children may have enhanced executive function and perspective taking ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — A new collaboration has unlocked new potential for the field by creating a novel high-performance organic electrochemical neuron that responds within the frequency range of human ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — New research on nematodes reveals how glial cells maintain and monitor neuronal ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — According to a new study, self-guided family therapy for obesity could work just as well as traditional approaches at a fraction of the ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — Research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no significant differences in patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver ...
Jan. 28, 2025 — Investigators have identified in a preclinical model a specific brain circuit whose inhibition appears to reduce anxiety without side effects. Their work suggests a new target for treating anxiety ...
Jan. 28, 2025 — A new article argues that by relying too much on parsimony in modeling, scientists make mistakes and miss ...
Jan. 28, 2025 — Calorie labels on restaurant menus are negatively impacting people with eating disorders, according to a new study. The review found that individuals who have been diagnosed with an eating disorder ...
Friday, January 31, 2025
- Sound Is a Primary Issue in the Lives of Skateboarders, Study Shows
- The Big Chill: Is Cold-Water Immersion Good for Our Health?
Thursday, January 30, 2025
- Propranolol May Reduce Ischemic Stroke Risk in Women With Migraines
- Regular Dental Flossing May Lower Risk of Stroke from Blood Clots, Irregular Heartbeats
- A Common Mouth and Gut Bacteria May Be Linked With Increased Stroke Risk
- A Hearing Aid for ... Your Nose?
- Optimism Can Boost Saving, Especially for Lower-Income Individuals
- Findings May Lead to Blood Test to Predict Risk of Postpartum Depression
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- 'Sleep Hygiene': How FIFO Workers Can Get a Better Night's Sleep
- COVID Lockdowns Disrupted a Crucial Social Skill Among Preschoolers, Trailblazing Study Finds
- Women Exercising in Gyms Often Face Barriers Including Body Image and Harassment
- Changing Cholesterol Over Time Tied to Risk of Dementia
- The Benefits of Speaking Multiple Languages
- Scientists 'mimic Real Biological Processes' Using Synthetic Neurons
- Researchers Uncover Key Insights Into How the Body Protects Against Neuron Damage
- Guided Self-Help Makes Treating Children With Obesity Easier and More Affordable
- No Differences Between Dementia Care Approaches on Patient Behavioral Symptoms or Caregiver Strain
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- Advanced Brain Circuit-Mapping Technique Reveals New Anxiety Drug Target
- Sharp Look Into Ockham's Razor
- Calorie Labels on Menus Could Make Eating Disorders Worse
- Routine Brain MRI Screening in Asymptomatic Late Stage Breast Cancer Patients
- Individual Cells Can Be Connected to Plastic Electrodes
- Towards a New Generation of Human-Inspired Language Models
- People With Schizophrenia Have an Altered Ability to Visually Perceive Contrast
- Innovative One-Minute Video Game Boasts 80% Success Rate in Diagnosing Autism
- How Simple Prompts Can Make Partially Automated Cars Safer
- Simple Ways to Improve the Wellbeing of Pediatric Critical Care Staff
- Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility Can Create Social, Economic Value
Monday, January 27, 2025
- Young Adults More Active After Starting Work, but Sleep Less -- Unless Working from Home
- Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Researchers Uncover New Complexities in Human Hearing
- Rethinking Altruistic Punishment: New Experimental Insights
- Delayed REM Sleep Could Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer's
- Patients With Anorexia Have Elevated Opioid Neurotransmitter Activity in the Brain
- Preterm Babies Receive Insufficient Pain Management: Study
- Nerve Stimulation: The Brain Is Not Always Listening
- Vacations Are Good for Employee Well-Being, and the Effects Are Long Lasting
- What Drives Mood Swings in Bipolar Disorder? Study Points to a Second Brain Clock
- Researchers Uncover New Approach to Predict Pain Sensitivity
Friday, January 24, 2025
- New Drug Shows Promise in Restoring Vision for People With Nerve Damage
- VR Subway Experiment Highlights Role of Sound in Disrupting Balance for People With Inner Ear Disorder
- Mental Well-Being and Physical Activity Can Form a Positive Cycle
- Myth Busted: Healthy Habits Take Longer Than 21 Days to Set in
- Researchers Map the Brain's Self-Healing Abilities After Stroke
- Progress and Challenges in Brain Implants
- Exploring Decision Making in People With Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Targeting Potassium Channel Shows Promise for Treating Brain Tumors
- Weight Loss App That Tracks Fiber, Protein Content in Meals
Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Exercise Improves Brain Function, Possibly Reducing Dementia Risk
- Study Tracks Physical and Cognitive Impairments Associated With Long COVID
- Researchers Track Sharp Increase in Diagnoses for Sedative, Hypnotic and Anxiety Use Disorder in Young Adults
- Adults Diagnosed With ADHD May Have Reduced Life Expectancies
- Epilepsy Patient Samples Offer Unprecedented Insights on Brain 'brakes' Linked to Disorders
- Study Shows Anti-Clotting Drug Reduced Bleeding Events in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
- Significant Rise in Mental Health Admissions for Young People in Last Decade
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Researchers Create New Guidelines to Diagnose Common Memory Disorder Frequently Mistaken for Alzheimer's Disease
- Life Satisfaction Measurement Tool Provides Robust Information Across Nations, Genders, Ages, Languages
- A Way for Smartwatches to Detect Depression Risks
- Exposure to Stress During Early Pregnancy Affects Offspring Into Adulthood
- Why Are Most Companies Failing to Benefit from AI? It's About the People Not the Tech
- Hot or Cold? How the Brain Deciphers Thermal Sensations
- New Epilepsy Tech Could Cut Misdiagnoses by Nearly 70% Using Routine EEGs
- Childhood Epilepsy May Predispose to Memory Disorders Later in Life
- How Your Brain Learns from Rewards Might Hold the Key to Treating Depression
- Study Shows Travelers Are Dreaming Forward, Not Looking Back
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Recommendations for Studying the Impact of AI on Young People's Mental Health
- New Study Uncovers Key Mechanism Behind Learning and Memory
- Scientists Identify Neurons in Mice That, Once Activated, Can Change Body's Metabolic Rate, Induce Hibernation-Like State
- Building Sentence Structure May Be Language-Specific
- Biotin May Shield Brain from Manganese-Induced Damage, Study Finds
- A Team With Diverse Expertise Produces Novel Ideas -- But Are They Practical?
- Antibiotics, Vaccinations and Anti-Inflammatory Medication Linked to Reduced Risk of Dementia
- Brain Immune Cells May Also Be from 'Mars and Venus'
- Treatment for Children With Obesity Has Lasting Effect
- 'Unprecedented' Level of Control Allows Person Without Use of Limbs to Operate Virtual Quadcopter
- Signposting Children to Weight Management Services Could Happen When Parents Attend an Adult Program
Monday, January 20, 2025
Friday, January 17, 2025
- Researchers Map Individual Brain Dynamics
- Insights Into How Populations Conform or Go Against the Crowd
- Brains of People With Sickle Cell Disease Appear Older
- 'Ding-Dong:' A Study Finds Specific Neurons With an Immune Doorbell
- Brain Changes in Huntington's Disease Decades Before Diagnosis Will Guide Future Prevention Trials
- Florescent Probes Illuminate Cholesterol and Alzheimer's Research
Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Reducing Teens' Psychological Stress Could Save Billions for U.S. Budget, Study Suggests
- Fine-Tuned Brain-Computer Interface Makes Prosthetic Limbs Feel More Real
- Study Finds Surprising Way That Genetic Mutation Causes Huntington's Disease, Transforming Understanding of the Disorder
- Study Finds Gender Gap With Children When It Comes to Negotiating
- Study Shows Effectiveness of Method to Stem Nearsightedness
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Aerobic Exercise: A Powerful Ally in Fight Against Alzheimer's
- How Improving Education Could Close Maternal Heart Health Gaps
- Xenon Gas Could Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease: Mouse Study
- Fatal Neurodegenerative Disease in Kids Also Affects the Bowel
- Is Eating More Red Meat Bad for Your Brain?
- HKU Study Shows Ruminating About Being Lonely Is More Closely Linked to Depression Than Actual Loneliness
- Reading Signs: New Method Improves AI Translation of Sign Language
- Memory Systems in the Brain Drive Food Cravings That Could Influence Body Weight
- From Caring Touch to Cooperative Communities
- A Molecule Is Shown to Produce Cognitive Improvement in Rodents With Early Alzheimer's Disease
- New Insights Into the Biology and Risk Factors of Childhood Obesity
- Bird Flu Is Mutating, but Antivirals Still Work