Children trained in one intellectual skill don’t necessarily improve in others
Scientists showed that training children to inhibit their reward responses using video games didn’t improve their other cognitive skills.
Category: What do we know about mental health?
How do we improve the lives of those with mental health? What do we know about the causes and treatments of mental illnesses?
Could diet impact your risk of dementia?
Scientists found that adhering to a diet with more poultry and less red meat may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s in people who are…
What causes brain fog in long COVID patients?
Researchers found the COVID-19 virus causes inflammation that disrupts a patient’s blood-brain barrier and contributes to brain fog.
Chronic sleep deprivation linked to alcohol use
Scientists found a protein linking sleep deprivation and alcohol consumption through the brain reward circuit in rats.
Online yoga decreases stress and boosts memory
Researchers found people who did 8 weeks of moderate-intensity, remote yoga had less stress and anxiety, and better short-term memories.
Teens who use cannabis with alcohol have worse hangovers
Scientists showed teens who use cannabis can have worse hangovers due to heavier drinking and increased risk of depression.
Researchers identify a protein link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s
Researchers showed a specific protein found in patients with type 2 diabetes also occurs in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Childhood trauma can accelerate aging
Researchers find childhood neglect and abuse can accelerate aging, leaving those affected vulnerable to age-related diseases like dementia.
The relationship between gut microbiome and anxiety disorders
A new study in mice reveals that gut microbiome influences genetics factors which contribute to anxiety behaviors in mice.
Competent bosses make happier employees
The latest in totally unsurprising results: a study has found that a more competent boss can improve workers' job satisfaction and…
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