LINGERING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES FOR SPOUSES OF STROKE SURVIVORS
A new study reports spouses and caregivers of stroke survivors have an increased risk of physical and mental health problems that may continue for years after their partner’s stroke.… READ MORE…
SELF ASSESSMENT TEST COULD HELP DIAGNOSE AUTISM IN ADULTS
A new test could help clinicians diagnose autism in adults.… READ MORE…
LOW SCORES ON THINKING SKILLS TEST COULD SIGNIFY INCREASED HEART ATTACK RISK
According to researchers, lower performance on thinking skills tests could signify an increased risk for stroke and heart attack in older people.… READ MORE…
EXPERIMENTAL DRUG EXTENDS LIFESPAN AND COULD REVERSE RETT SYNDROME: MOUSE STUDY
According to researchers, an experimental drug extends lifespan in male mice and ameliorates a number of behavioral symptoms of Rett syndrome in female mice, signifying the disorder may be reversible.… READ MORE…
EARLY DETECTION OF ALZHEIMER’S MAY BE POSSIBLE WITH SALIVA TEST AND OTHER NEW TESTS
Researchers suggest a number of new tests for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, including a saliva test.… READ MORE…
THE DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS OF POVERTY ON THE DEVELOPING BRAIN
A new study reports on changes in the brain’s architecture for children raised in poverty. However, parental nurturing can offset some of the negative effects on the brain.… READ MORE…
MENTAL FLEXIBILITY ENABLED WITH HELP OF RARE NEURON
A new study reports behavioral flexibility is controlled by specific neurons in the striatum.… READ MORE…
AMYGDALA ACTIVITY INCREASED BY TESTOSTERONE WHEN PEOPLE FACE SOCIALLY THREATENING SITUATIONS
A new study reports the amygdala is influenced by motivation rather than emotion.… READ MORE…
HIPPOCAMPUS SHAPE AFFECTS HOW WELL INDIVIDUALS PERFORM IN MEMORY TESTS
A new study reports people with a broader hippocampus tend to perform better on certain memory tests.… READ MORE…
CORRELATION BETWEEN SLEEP LOSS AND MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN
According to a new study, four year old children with sleep disorders have higher risks of developing psychiatric problems during later childhood.… READ MORE…
TRANSCRANIAL DIRECT CURRENT BRAIN STIMULATION METHOD DETRIMENTAL TO IQ SCORES
A new study reports tDCS has mixed results when it comes to cognitive enhancement.… READ MORE…
RESEARCHERS TEST LIGHT THERAPY ON VETERANS WITH GULF WAR ILLNESS
Researchers are testing the effects of light therapy on patients with Gulf War Syndrome.… READ MORE…
