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Sleeping in a warmer bedroom during the summer is associated with poorer sleep quality and feeling less focused and productive the next day, according to new research published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology . By combining bedroom air sensors, wearable sleep rings, and smartwatch…
The way society understands dementia may need a fundamental rethink, according to South African gerontologist Rayne Stroebel, who challenged delegates at the 2026 Australian Association of Gerontology conference to move beyond viewing dementia as a condition of the individual brain and instead see…
Young bisexual women face unique social pressures that can shape their mental health in both positive and negative ways. Research published in the International Journal of Sexual Health reveals that insecure relationship patterns predict increases in psychological distress and reductions in overall…
Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free New York City newsletter here . One of New York City’s more high-profile efforts to tackle the youth mental health crisis after the pandemic appears to be in limbo, and Health Department officials refuse to say whether they plan to…
Don’t worry, it’s good
People tend to perceive artificial intelligence systems as White, even when those systems lack a face, voice, name, or body, according to new research published in Journal of Personality and Social Psychology . Across a series of studies, this racial association was linked to greater trust in AI…
Why we all remember Napoleon’s name
Why does artificial touch fade over time? Penn State engineers used fNIRS brain imaging to solve sensory habituation during transcutaneous nerve stimulation, discovering a 5-second pulse protocol that maintains a stable sense of touch while the brain recruits distributed networks.
Ever jolt awake with a racing heart just as you drift off? A study in PLOS Mental Health reveals that frequent hypnic jerks—or sleep starts—are not simple muscle twitches, but markers of anxiety, insomnia severity, and nervous system hyperarousal.
Why does brain volume loss in multiple sclerosis follow distinct patterns? An MRI study of 2,187 patients reveals that atrophy originates in metabolically exhausted network hubs—including the thalamus and sensorimotor cortices—spreading outward along structural connections.
When sleep invades wakefulness: An EEG study of 84 Parkinson’s patients reveals that sleep-like slow brain waves intrude into daytime consciousness, directly tracking with hallucinations and cognitive decline while offering a potential prodromal biomarker.
How does the human placenta form in the earliest, hidden days of pregnancy? Columbia University researchers created a 3D stem-cell model that self-assembles into placental tissue and lacunae, revealing the molecular triggers behind implantation and pregnancy failure.
People who are better at sensing and trusting their internal bodily signals experience fewer negative health effects from political stress without losing their drive to participate in democracy. These individuals report lower emotional and physical tolls during heated election cycles, pointing to…
It’s time to toss calorie restriction
Neuroscientists are divided about whether foundation models that predict brain responses will help the field understand how brains work.
A new study from Augusta University researchers examined how contact with the criminal legal system may affect the mental health of adolescents and young adults, with some effects continuing up to a year after an initial encounter. Raquel V. Oliveira , PhD, associate professor of criminal justice…
A brain network pattern that separates older adults with exceptionally sharp memory from people with Alzheimer’s disease may also flag hidden risk in healthy seniors, according to a study published in Science Advances . Cognitively healthy older adults whose brain activity resembled the Alzheimer’s…
NASA’s Swift telescope has burned up, months after a robot sent to save it failed
Do you have a pet name for your partner? I do, and many people I know do, too. Calling your loved one by a special nickname imbued with meaning—like “Bunny,” “Lumba,” or “Buncakes”—communicates in shorthand your unique connection and relational history. Using pet names is just one example of what…
Forskningsassistenten Matilda Mikkola trycker fast ett klistermärke i min panna. Den lilla måltavlan ska hjälpa datorn att kalibrera hur pupillerna i mina ögon rör sig fram och tillbaka över skärmen. Snart förses handleder, armveck och två av fingertopparna med elektroder som registrerar hur fort…
(MedPage Today) -- ORLANDO -- A cell-based therapy for knee osteoarthritis (OA) called OSCA not only improved patients' symptoms in a phase IIa trial and appeared safe, but also showed signs of reversing joint damage within a few months, a researcher...
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Even when men and women earn the same average score on a job test, differences in how widely their individual scores spread out can tilt hiring toward men whenever employers screen out most applicants. A new computer simulation study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology suggests that some…
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
With just a degree or two determining gator sex ratios
Writer AJ Jacobs explores what happens once you decide to thank everyone responsible for your morning coffee.
A meta-analysis of 66 studies found that autistic individuals tend to show differences in the microstructure of many of the brain’s white matter tracts. Compared with typically developing individuals, they showed moderately lower fractional anisotropy, a measure often interpreted as reflecting the…
The find indicates that flight may have evolved multiple times
Parkinson’s: beyond the brain Dementia Researcher Nature Careers Blog Most Parkinson’s research has looked inside the brain, at the dopamine-producing neurons the disease destroys. But around 85% of people with Parkinson’s carry no known genetic cause, so what sets the disease off in the first…
Wer Krebs bekommt, erkrankt offenbar seltener an Alzheimer. Forscher versuchen nun, den verblüffenden Zusammenhang zu entschlüsseln. Was die Erkenntnisse für die Behandlung beider Krankheiten bedeuten.
ORLANDO — Frailty independently predicted dementia, disability and loss of independence among older patients with arthritis, according to data presented at ACR Convergence. “Arthritis is one of the most common chronic conditions in older adults,” Namrata Singh, MD, MSCI, FACP, associate professor…
El célebre actor estadounidense Bruce Willis lleva ya desde 2022 alejado de las cámaras debido a la demencia frontotemporal que padece , un trastorno neurodegenerativo que avanza y empeora afectando a las capacidades cognitivas de la estrella de Hollywood. ¿Qué es la demencia frontotemporal y qué…
Miama Iddisah and Daniella Oduro won a prestigious debate on the future of African relations at the Houses of Parliament
Enjoyable conversations rarely follow a straight line of constant agreement, nor do they jump randomly from one unrelated remark to the next. According to a new study published in Science Advances , more rewarding chats tend to show a stronger version of a mathematical pattern known as “pink…
People who share their health experiences usually mean well. But their posts could be shaping your symptoms and identity - by Zoe Cunniffe Read on Psyche
Bechtel Medical's Wound VOX merges NPWT with topical oxygen delivery.
Signals can be detected in the way people talk years before symptoms of cognitive decline emerge, researchers are finding.
Researchers are increasingly embracing what was once considered an intriguing but relatively fringe idea: that subtle changes in speech can help predict and track cognitive decline. Pam Belluck, a reporter for Well, explains the science and what it might mean for millions facing dementia and other…
WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ON THIS TOPIC Stress is linked to adverse cardiometabolic health, but most studies use subjective or non-specific stress measures (eg, self-reports) instead of objective, measurable and occupation-specific ones. Research on market fluctuations (a potential stressor) mostly…
Warum IVF mehr als eine medizinische Herausforderung ist
On pausing before you react, setting boundaries, healing your past, and not getting dragged into drama Diego Perez is a #1 New York Times bestselling author who is widely known by his penname, Yung Pueblo. He has sold nearly 2 million books worldwide that have been translated into over 25…
Journal of Applied Physiology, Ahead of Print.
Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of an article and video series on Protecting Against Elderly Scams. Part 1 was published last week: The Hidden Costs of Memory Loss: Scams — A Physician’s Take. A video to accompany this series can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eynf3CAyX0 “Stop…
Transcranial magnetic stimulation was recommended by NICE in 2015, yet only 1 in 7 NHS mental health trusts offer it. We summarise the evidence on effectiveness, safety and new ways to deliver it.
Wer psychisch belastet ist, hat oft wenig Kraft, sich durch Listen, Websites und Wartelisten zu kämpfen. Konkrete Fragen helfen, die Suche nach einem passenden Therapieangebot zu erleichtern
Abstract INTRODUCTION Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major risk factor for dementia, yet it remains unclear whether DM accelerates cognitive decline through amyloid beta (Aβ) or tau accumulation in Alzheimer's disease (AD). METHODS In this study, we included 2784 participants from three independent…
Abstract Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) pose a global public health challenge, and epidemiological evidence underscores profound disparities in ADRD risk and outcomes that are rooted in social/structural determinants of health (S/SDOH). Yet, these determinants are seldom…
Abstract Alzheimer's disease (AD), which is characterized by the progressive accumulation of amyloid beta plaques and neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs), metabolic dysfunction, and neuroinflammation, is the most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder. The distinct pathological features of AD can be…
We are currently in “one of the most exciting times” for dementia and brain health research, dementia expert and Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing co-founder Professor Henry Brodaty tells the more than 600 delegates at this week’s Australian Association of Gerontology conference in Melbourne. There…
TORONTO – A new, national data platform designed to advance research that improves outcomes for children with brain-based disabilities is being developed through a collaboration led by Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, with partners at the University of Calgary and CHU Sainte-Justine…
A new study is complicating the picture
Cognitive Distortions are unhelpful thinking patterns that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aims to identify and restructure, so classifying cognitive distortions is a crucial process for reframing. The classification becomes difficult as the data is limited, and the data are imbalanced most of…
Introduction by Croakey: In the summer of 2023/24, Sydney got its first mobile cooling hub – a staffed, portable structure set up in a public park, equipped with evidence-based cooling strategies, drinking water and lots of information and support. The hub was reportedly co-designed by people…
Background Psychological traits and social identities have been linked to misinformation sharing, but most studies measure passive or low-effort engagement. Less is known about high-effort engagement that requires users to write a response. We examined whether cognitive reflection, motivated…
Social media algorithms are designed to keep people scrolling by showing them engaging posts, but the content they promote often contradicts the personal values of the people reading it. Research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that the feed algorithm on the…
What would the Taung child grow up to be?
The deepest healing occurs when you come to terms with the way things are. This simple awareness of breath practice is an act of self-love and compassion for the moment we find ourselves in.
Meet the brain's trash compactor: UVA Health researchers discovered that the CASS4 risk gene directs microglia to tightly pack and contain toxic amyloid plaques, proving Alzheimer's risk operates directly through immune defenses rather than neurons.
Can an infection in youth seed Alzheimer's in old age? FAU and TUM scientists investigate a "cellular long-term memory" in neurons and microglia, where damaged long-lived RNA molecules leave brain cells primed for neurodegenerative collapse.
Are you lonely posting?
Young adults who report understanding and sharing their romantic partner’s feelings tend to experience greater sexual satisfaction and stronger sexual desire, according to new research published in The Journal of Sex Research . The study of 190 couples also indicates that having an empathetic…
Is cannabis during pregnancy truly risk-free? A UC Merced study of over 2 million births in the Annals of Epidemiology finds women with cannabis use disorder face triple the risk of postpartum psychiatric emergencies, alongside a 40% surge in diagnoses post-legalization.
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