Tag Archives: mental-health

New Atlas: Binge drinking as a young adult causes permanent brain damage decades on

Posted on November 25, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Binge drinking as a young adult causes permanent brain damage decades on By Bronwyn Thompson November 22, 2024 While it may be too late to prevent binge drinking for many of us, this discovery can inform treatments to … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Earpiece Tech Detects Early Alzheimer’s Through Eye Movement Signals

Posted on November 20, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Earpiece Tech Detects Early Alzheimer’s Through Eye Movement Signals FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience ·November 20, 2024 Summary: Researchers are exploring how earpiece microphones, or “hearables,” could detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease by monitoring subtle eye movement changes. Alzheimer’s impacts motor and cognitive functions, … Continue reading →

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Neurology Today: Your cognitive reserve maintenance is so important; you will come to rely on it if you ever have issues with dementia. Age 32 TBI from horse fall left me with hearing/sight impairment, olfactory impairment; cognitive ie amnesia, strict routine of enhancing memory through computer and social media access. This is a most interesting article and sometimes people need to know earlier in life to prepare to adapt in the event of an accident or the normal process of ageing and losses.

Posted on November 19, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

These 14 Modifiable Risk Factors Could Cut Dementia Cases By Half, Lancet Commission Finds By Mark Moran November 7, 2024 Article In Brief The third Lancet Commission Report on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care—the first such statement since 2020—offers an … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Brain Circuits for Spatial Memory and Navigation Identified

Posted on November 16, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Brain Circuits for Spatial Memory and Navigation Identified FeaturedNeuroscience ·November 15, 2024 Summary: Researchers have identified two neural circuits in the retrosplenial cortex (RSC) that are critical for spatial navigation and memory storage. The M2-projecting pathway links spatial thought to action, … Continue reading →

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Fast Company: Can AI therapists save us from the global mental health crisis?

Posted on November 12, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

11-11-2024 SMALL TO FAST Can AI therapists save us from the global mental health crisis? As the global mental health crisis deepens, AI is stepping in to fill the gap. [Images: alex83m/Adobe Stock; Sylverarts/Adobe Stock] BY Kolawole Samuel Adebayo3 minute read … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Does Additional Education Protect the Brain?

Posted on November 6, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Does Additional Education Protect the Brain? Featured Neuroscience ·November 5, 2024 Summary: A recent study explored whether additional years of education lead to long-term changes in brain structure, especially in protecting against brain aging. Analyzing data from a unique natural experiment … Continue reading →

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El PAIS: Repeated bullying can affect 49 brain regions. “Michael Connaughton, a researcher at Trinity College, and colleagues from the PRADO research group analyzed responses to a five-item questionnaire and MRI scans of adolescents aged 14, 19, and 22 from Germany, Ireland, the U.K., and France.”

Posted on October 30, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Select: subscribeLOG IN Health Neuroscience Repeated bullying can affect 49 brain regions The largest study on this issue, involving 2,049 adolescents, reveals that this form of abuse may impact memory, learning, and motor control Constanza Cabrera OCT 29, 2024 – 20:16 CET … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Reminders Reduce Age-Related Memory Decline in Older Adults

Posted on October 26, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Reminders Reduce Age-Related Memory Decline in Older Adults FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience October 24, 2024 Summary: A new study shows that using reminders can counteract age-related declines in memory, especially for tasks that require prospective memory, such as taking medication. Researchers found that reminders … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Video Games Boost Cognition, Exercise Improves Mental Health

Posted on October 20, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Video Games Boost Cognition, Exercise Improves Mental Health Featured Neuroscience Psychology·October 19, 2024 Summary: A large-scale study has found that playing video games boosts cognitive abilities, but has no impact on mental health, while exercise improves mental well-being without affecting cognition. … Continue reading →

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Neuroscience News: Reflecting on Parents in Therapy Can Shift Childhood Memories

Posted on October 17, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Reflecting on Parents in Therapy Can Shift Childhood Memories Featured Neuroscience Psychology October 12, 2024 Summary: New research suggests that reflecting on a parent in therapy can subtly alter how a person recalls feelings from childhood, even if the question is … Continue reading →

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