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| Personality traits linked to hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease Posted: 12 Oct 2021 03:57 PM PDT New research found that changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease are often visible early on in individuals with personality traits associated with the condition. The study focused on two traits previously linked to the risk of dementia: neuroticism, which measures a predisposition for negative emotions, and conscientiousness, which measures the tendency to be careful, organized, goal-directed and responsible. |
| Mindful breathing for pain control: Like Yin and Yang Posted: 12 Oct 2021 12:48 PM PDT It's long been known that meditative mindful breathing helps with various health conditions, including pain. |
| Mental illness associated with poor sleep quality according to large study Posted: 12 Oct 2021 12:00 PM PDT People who have been diagnosed with a mental illness are more likely to have poor sleep quality compared to the general population, according to a large study. |
| Ground-breaking trial prevents loneliness among older people during Covid pandemic Posted: 12 Oct 2021 12:00 PM PDT A simple form of talking therapy, delivered by trained support workers over the telephone, reduced loneliness in older people left isolated during the pandemic, the initial results of a new study has revealed. |
| Optimal blood pressure helps our brains age slower Posted: 12 Oct 2021 08:22 AM PDT People with elevated blood pressure that falls within the normal recommended range are at risk of accelerated brain aging, according to new research. The research also found optimal blood pressure helps our brains stay at least six months younger than our actual age. |
| Mushroom consumption may lower risk of depression Posted: 12 Oct 2021 07:26 AM PDT Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one's risk of cancer and premature death, but new research also reveals that these super-foods may benefit a person's mental health. |
| Unraveling the mystery of why we overeat Posted: 12 Oct 2021 07:26 AM PDT Researchers are examining neurons and hormones associated with eating too much. This study is another step in understanding the brain circuits involved in eating disorders. |
| White matter integrity disrupted in people with Alzheimer’s gene mutation Posted: 12 Oct 2021 07:26 AM PDT The structural integrity of the brain's white matter as measured with an advanced MRI technique is lower in cognitively normal people who carry a genetic mutation associated with Alzheimer's disease than it is in non-carriers, according to a new study. Researchers said the findings show the promise of widely available imaging techniques in helping to understand early structural changes in the brain before symptoms of dementia become apparent. |
| Brain damage from long stays in space Posted: 12 Oct 2021 06:19 AM PDT Spending a long time in space appears to cause brain damage. This is shown by a study of five Russian cosmonauts who had stayed on the International Space Station (ISS). |
| Posted: 12 Oct 2021 06:18 AM PDT Who doesn't like the smell of caramel? However, the olfactory receptor that contributes decisively to this sensory impression was unknown until now. Researchers have now solved the mystery of its existence and identified the 'caramel receptor.' The new knowledge contributes to a better understanding of the molecular coding of food flavors. |
| Older adults across the globe are more willing to help others, but mostly those in the same country Posted: 11 Oct 2021 08:08 AM PDT Older adults around the world are more willing to donate to charity than younger people, but will prioritize charitable organizations operating within their own country, new research finds. |
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