New insights into gastrointestinal dysfunction in Parkinson’s patients Constipation is one of the most common non-motor related complaints affecting Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients. New insights into gastrointestinal dysfunction in Parkinson’s patients Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
New tactic to curb obesity: Address physician bias An educational initiative is reducing medical students’ negative attitudes toward people with obesity, a finding researchers hope will translate into better outcomes for patients struggling with weight, according to new research. New tactic to curb obesity: Address physician bias Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
Using money to buy time linked to increased happiness New research is challenging the age-old adage that money can’t buy happiness. The study suggests that using money to buy free time — such as paying to delegate household chores like cleaning and cooking — is linked to greater life satisfaction. Using money to buy time…
Mediterranean-style diets linked to better brain function in older adults Eating foods included in two healthy diets — the Mediterranean or the MIND diet — is linked to a lower risk for memory difficulties in older adults, according to a new study. Mediterranean-style diets linked to better brain function in older adults Source: Science Daily…
Physical activity could combat fatigue, cognitive decline in cancer survivors A new study indicates that cancer patients and survivors have a ready weapon against fatigue and ‘chemo brain’: a brisk walk. Researchers looked at the association between physical activity, fatigue and performance on cognitive tasks in nearly 300 breast cancer survivors. Physical activity could combat…
‘Residual echo’ of ancient humans in scans may hold clues to mental disorders Researchers have produced the first direct evidence that parts of our brains implicated in mental disorders may be shaped by a ‘residual echo’ from Neanderthal DNA in our genomes. Evidence from MRI scans suggests that such ancient genetic variation may affect the…
Why some people are so sure they’re right, even when they are not Two studies examine the personality characteristics that drive dogmatism in the religious and nonreligious. In both groups, higher critical reasoning skills were associated with lower levels of dogmatism. But these two groups diverge in how moral concern influences their dogmatic thinking. Why…
Is it Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia? A new method may help determine whether a person has Alzheimer’s disease or frontotemporal dementia, two different types of dementia that often have similar symptoms, according to a preliminary study. Is it Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia? Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
Brain cells found to control aging Scientists have found that stem cells in the brain’s hypothalamus govern how fast aging occurs in the body. The finding, made in mice, could lead to new strategies for warding off age-related diseases and extending lifespan. Brain cells found to control aging Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
Increased risk of dementia in patients who experience delirium after surgery Delirium is common in elderly hospitalized patients, affecting an estimated 14-56 percent of patients. It frequently manifests as a sudden change in behavior, with patients suffering acute confusion, inattention, disorganized thinking and fluctuating mental status. Increased risk of dementia in patients who experience delirium…