Climate change’s toll on mental health When people think about climate change, they probably think first about its effects on the environment, and possibly on their physical health. But climate change also takes a significant toll on mental health, according to a new report. Climate change’s toll on mental health Source: Science Daily Mind &…
Natural chemical helps brain adapt to stress A natural signaling molecule that activates cannabinoid receptors in the brain plays a critical role in stress-resilience — the ability to adapt to repeated and acute exposures to traumatic stress. Natural chemical helps brain adapt to stress Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
Prudence, impatience and laziness: Are these contagious personality traits? People tend to unconsciously imitate others’ prudent, impatient or lazy attitudes, according to a new study. ‘Prudence,’ ‘impatience’ or ‘laziness’ are typically thought of as entrenched personality traits that guide how people weigh the cost of risk, delay and effort (respectively). However, new research shows that…
Patients in intensive care feel better with light adapted to the time of day The light environment in intensive care affects how patients feel — even a year after completed hospitalization — new research suggests. With light adapted to the time of day, health even improves for patients who are barely conscious when they are…
Cognitive decline after surgery tied to brain’s own immune cells After undergoing surgery, elderly patients often experience cloudy thinking that can last for weeks or even months. At one time researchers thought this cognitive decline might be caused by anesthesia, but mounting evidence suggests that heightened inflammation in the brain following surgery is the more…
New function discovered for compound that may help slow aging Researchers have found that a compound called rapamycin has unusual properties that may help address neurologic damage such as Alzheimer’s disease, and reduce the cellular senescence associated with aging. New function discovered for compound that may help slow aging Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
Strong early education equals better long-term relationships with parents, research shows Scientists say children who are given high-quality education at an early age — starting at six weeks — are more likely to be employed full-time and have better relationships with their parents as adults. Strong early education equals better long-term relationships with parents, research…
Common sedatives linked to increased risk of pneumonia in people with Alzheimer’s disease Commonly used sedatives called benzodiazepines are associated with an increased risk of pneumonia when used in people with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study. Common sedatives linked to increased risk of pneumonia in people with Alzheimer’s disease Source: Science Daily Mind &…
Surprising culprit in nerve cell damage identified Scientists have implicated a specific molecule in the self-destruction of axons, the wiring of the nervous system. Understanding just how that damage occurs may help researchers find a way to halt it. Surprising culprit in nerve cell damage identified Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
Sniffing out a new strategy against Alzheimer’s disease Neurologists are conducting an 18-month clinical trial testing a type of insulin delivered in a nasal spray – which is used to treat diabetes in some patients – in the Study of Nasal Insulin to Fight Forgetfulness (SNIFF). Sniffing out a new strategy against Alzheimer’s disease Source:…