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Neuroscience News: ECT Cuts Suicide Risk by 34% in Severe Depression

Posted on June 14, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

ECT Cuts Suicide Risk by 34% in Severe Depression FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology ·June 13, 2025 Summary: A new meta-analysis reveals that Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) reduces suicide risk by 34% and all-cause mortality by 30% in individuals with severe depression. The study, which pooled … Continue reading →

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Irish Examiner: There may be more to the saying ‘stop to smell the roses’ — it may help to keep your brain sharp

Posted on May 28, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

There may be more to the saying ‘stop to smell the roses’ — it may help to keep your brain sharp Can honing your sense of smell keep you mentally sharp as you age? The science suggests it can Fri, … Continue reading →

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Reading Fiction Boosts Empathy and Fights Loneliness (Bibliotherapy – highly recommended by me)

Posted on May 20, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Reading Fiction Boosts Empathy and Fights Loneliness FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology ·May 19, 2025 Summary: While AI companions are marketed as a fix for loneliness, research shows that reading offers far more meaningful benefits. Reading fiction can foster social connection, reduce stress, enhance empathy, … Continue reading →

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The New Atlas: reverse age … and demential related cognitive decline. Comment: Learn the importance of cognitive reserve

Posted on May 16, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Natural molecule reverses age- and dementia-related cognitive decline By Paul McClure May 14, 2025 Overproduction of hevin (green) by astrocyte cells (red) reversed cognitive impairment in mice Felipe Cabral-Miranda & Ana Paula Bergamo Araujo/Agência FAPESP CC BY-NC 4.0 View 1 Images In … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness exercises paired with music were found to engage both neural and cardiac systems, potentially reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Quote: Allsop is an artist, neuroscientist, and psychiatrist who researches social cognition, music mindfulness, and psychedelics. He is principal investigator at the AZA Lab at Yale School of Medicine.

Posted on May 4, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Summary: Mindfulness exercises paired with music were found to engage both neural and cardiac systems, potentially reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. A recent study showed that live and virtual music mindfulness sessions lowered stress and altered states of consciousness, though … Continue reading →

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Good Hearing And Vision Can Boost Brain Function In Older People

Posted on April 14, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Good Hearing And Vision Can Boost Brain Function In Older People  April 14, 2025  0 Comments By Eurasia Review As we age, our cognitive abilities deteriorate – it becomes increasingly difficult to remember, orient ourselves in time and space, and solve problems. … Continue reading →

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Even if you are old and can’t take care of yourself, don’t rush to a nursing home. #jordanpeterson. Comment: Visited nursing home today: All I can say is please do not map this out for me. Choice is an integral part of life. Then I checked out X and here is a video by Jordan Peterson.

Posted on March 30, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

In this powerful 28-minute and 27-second motivational speech, Dr. Jordan Peterson delivers a thought-provoking message on the importance of self-sufficiency, resilience, and maintaining personal independence as we age. He emphasizes why avoiding a nursing home should be a priority and … Continue reading →

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Breakthrough stroke drug heals the brain to restore movement

Posted on March 21, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Stroke Breakthrough stroke drug heals the brain to restore movement By Bronwyn Thompson March 19, 2025 This drug discovery promises molecular rehabilitation for stroke patients  Depositphotos View 1 Images There’s newfound hope for stroke patients in recovery, with what researchers believe … Continue reading →

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Grok 3. Using X = suggestion = ask a question. Years writing about how TBI has impacted on my life, taking prompts from articles read, this takes just a minute. This is AI and it is time for people to engage in this leap frog era of knowledge which is about power.

Posted on March 9, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have a wide range of long-term effects, depending on the severity of the injury, the area of the brain affected, and the individual’s overall health and recovery process. Below is an overview of potential long-term … Continue reading →

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Cognitive decline risk could prompt rethink of ‘healthy’ vitamin B12 levels. Source: New Atlas. Comment: TBI and cognitive impairment. My mum was a wise GP and realised the benefit of vitamin B12, which she gave to a lot of her elderly patients. Every three months I have an injection of Cytamin B12 and it makes such a difference.

Posted on February 24, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

By Paul McClure Alzheimer’s & Dementia Cognitive decline risk could prompt rethink of ‘healthy’ vitamin B12 levels By Paul McClure February 19, 2025 Vitamin B12 levels can affect brain functioning, especially in older adults People who sit on the low or high … Continue reading →

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