ADHD may increase risk of neurodegenerative diseases
Patients with a history of ADHD may have an increased risk of developing a neurodegenerative disease, researchers say.
Just 6 hours of sleep loss increases diabetes risk
A recent study enforces this by demonstrating that sleep deprivation might increase diabetes risk.
Depression may increase systemic lupus erythematosus risk
“There is some evidence that depression may increase risk of autoimmune diseases."
1 in 10 Americans potentially suffer from severe weather phobia
A study by Ball State states that one out of 10 Americans could suffer from severe weather phobia.
Healthy heart leads to lower dementia rates, study says
A new study shows that the healthier your heart, the lower the chance of developing dementia.
Contrary to popular belief, ALS does affect the mind
The study involved 161 people with ALS who were compared to 80 people who did not have the disease.
Brain study shows why mindfulness eases pain
The study found that higher trait mindfulness correlated with greater deactivation of the posterior cingulate cortex.
Breakthrough brain research could yield new treatments for depression
The team recruited seven human volunteers among a group of epilepsy patients who already had intracranial electrodes inserted in their…
Binge drinking affects male and female brains differently
Gene expression in an area of the brain linked to addiction is affected differently by repeated binge drinking in males…
Bravery brain cells could point to new treatments for severe anxiety
The findings could feasibly help scientists develop new approaches to treating severe anxiety or depression.
Rare new intellectual disability linked to gene mutation
Researchers discovered a gene mutation that results in the slowing of brain function and the development of a rare intellectual…
First-ever guidelines for detecting, treating perimenopausal depression
Clinicians have published the first-ever guidelines for the evaluation and treatment of perimenopausal depression.