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Study finds that nearly 30% of caregivers for severe stroke survivors experience psychological distress

Study finds that nearly 30% of caregivers for severe stroke survivors experience psychological distress

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStroke is an abrupt, devastating disease that instantly changes a person's life and has the potentially to cause lasting disability o

Study finds that nearly 30% of caregivers for severe stroke survivors experience psychological distress

byUniversity of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStroke is an abrupt, devastating disease that instantly changes a person's life and has the potentially to cause lasting disability o
How genes shape personality traits: New links discovered

How genes shape personality traits: New links discovered

by Eva Cornman,Yale UniversityPersonality GWAS meta-analysis and genetic correlations among the five personality traits. Credit:Nature Human Behaviour(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41562-024-

How genes shape personality traits: New links discovered

by Eva Cornman,Yale UniversityPersonality GWAS meta-analysis and genetic correlations among the five personality traits. Credit:Nature Human Behaviour(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41562-024-
Problem screen use hits attention and higher-level thinking, according to study

Problem screen use hits attention and higher-level thinking, according to study

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityCredit: Alexander Kovalev from PexelsIn a research first, an analysis of all the available evidence on the cognitive impacts of problematic screen use has s

Problem screen use hits attention and higher-level thinking, according to study

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityCredit: Alexander Kovalev from PexelsIn a research first, an analysis of all the available evidence on the cognitive impacts of problematic screen use has s
Brain study uncovers new insights into major depressive disorder in adolescents

Brain study uncovers new insights into major depressive disorder in adolescents

by TranSpreadRelationships between nodal properties derived from the CTNs and clinical and neuropsychological variables in the adolescent MDD patients. Values in the scatter plots were residuals of th

Brain study uncovers new insights into major depressive disorder in adolescents

by TranSpreadRelationships between nodal properties derived from the CTNs and clinical and neuropsychological variables in the adolescent MDD patients. Values in the scatter plots were residuals of th
Machine learning can predict aggressive behaviors in youth with autism

Machine learning can predict aggressive behaviors in youth with autism

by Elana GotkineFor inpatient youths with autism, machine learning analyses of preceding changes in peripheral physiology can predict imminent aggressive behaviors before they occur, according to a st

Machine learning can predict aggressive behaviors in youth with autism

by Elana GotkineFor inpatient youths with autism, machine learning analyses of preceding changes in peripheral physiology can predict imminent aggressive behaviors before they occur, according to a st
The study of dreams: Scientists uncover new communication channels with dreamers

The study of dreams: Scientists uncover new communication channels with dreamers

by Başak Türker and Delphine Oudiette,The ConversationCredit: Ron Lach from PexelsIn his sci-fi film "Inception," (2010), Christopher Nolan imagined his protagonist slipping into other

The study of dreams: Scientists uncover new communication channels with dreamers

by Başak Türker and Delphine Oudiette,The ConversationCredit: Ron Lach from PexelsIn his sci-fi film "Inception," (2010), Christopher Nolan imagined his protagonist slipping into other
Novel brain stimulation technique shows promise in patients with hard-to-treat depression

Novel brain stimulation technique shows promise in patients with hard-to-treat depression

by Family Care CenterDr. Charles Weber demonstrates transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment at Family Care Center's Lowry Clinic in Denver. Credit: Family Care CenterBy making slight mod

Novel brain stimulation technique shows promise in patients with hard-to-treat depression

by Family Care CenterDr. Charles Weber demonstrates transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment at Family Care Center's Lowry Clinic in Denver. Credit: Family Care CenterBy making slight mod
Long-term air pollution exposure tied to higher depression, anxiety risk

Long-term air pollution exposure tied to higher depression, anxiety risk

by Lori SolomonLong-term exposure to multiple air pollutants is associated with an increased risk for depression and anxiety, according to a study published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Psychiatry.Teng

Long-term air pollution exposure tied to higher depression, anxiety risk

by Lori SolomonLong-term exposure to multiple air pollutants is associated with an increased risk for depression and anxiety, according to a study published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Psychiatry.Teng
New research reveals an advanced form of meditation impacts the brain and is linked to aspects of well-being

New research reveals an advanced form of meditation impacts the brain and is linked to aspects of well-being

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing advanced brain scanning technology, a team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member

New research reveals an advanced form of meditation impacts the brain and is linked to aspects of well-being

byMassachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing advanced brain scanning technology, a team led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), a founding member
'Rapidly increasing' COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 dominating the Northeast US

'Rapidly increasing' COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 dominating the Northeast US

by Evan Rosen, New York Daily NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe rapidly growing JN.1 coronavirus subvariant is now responsible for approximately one-third of new COVID-19 infections in the Nor

'Rapidly increasing' COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 dominating the Northeast US

by Evan Rosen, New York Daily NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe rapidly growing JN.1 coronavirus subvariant is now responsible for approximately one-third of new COVID-19 infections in the Nor
What medical history can teach us about reports of personality changes after organ transplants

What medical history can teach us about reports of personality changes after organ transplants

by Fay Bound Alberti,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom vegetarians craving meat to changes in sexual preference, some organ transplant patients report changes to their person

What medical history can teach us about reports of personality changes after organ transplants

by Fay Bound Alberti,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom vegetarians craving meat to changes in sexual preference, some organ transplant patients report changes to their person
Can chatbots be therapists? Only if you want them to be

Can chatbots be therapists? Only if you want them to be

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA manager at artificial intelligence firm OpenAI caused consternation recently by writing that she just had "a quite emotional, personal conversation" with h

Can chatbots be therapists? Only if you want them to be

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA manager at artificial intelligence firm OpenAI caused consternation recently by writing that she just had "a quite emotional, personal conversation" with h