Psychology
Expert Explanation: Is It Possible to Slow Down the Progression of Dementia
Older people are more likely to develop dementia. Additionally, people with certain medical conditions, such as Parkinson's disease, alcohol addiction, stroke and other conditions, may also be more prone to dementia.
Diana Dashkevich health mental health brain fun facts 17 December 2023
New methods to fight the alcohol problem: A new study
Drinking alcohol for a long time can change the brain, especially in the "bed nucleus of the stria terminalis", an important area for stress and alcohol use. Scientists found that a peptide called pituitary adenylate cyclase activating polypeptide is linked to heavy drinking.
Kate Yakimchuk research alcohol issue brain activity treatment therapy 16 December 2023
Expert Opinion: How Hiking Is Good for Mental Health
Hiking is extremely useful, it strengthens you physically, increases endurance, enriches your intellect, quenches your thirst for beauty, and improves communication skills.
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Don't share good news with everyone: Psychologist's tips
People tend to dislike those who constantly complain about everything, but they also dislike those who do better than them. While modern culture encourages people to be proud of their success, it's sometimes better not to tell everyone about your success.
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Pandemic Depression Hit Hard: A New Study
Living through a historic pandemic and coping with the challenges of the first year of college led to clinical depression in one-third of students, double the percentage seen in previous years. Even though some people tend to be genetically protected from depression, they weren't ready for this case.
Kate Yakimchuk research depression pandemic mental health genetics 16 December 2023
Stress Keeps You Awake: A New Study
You've probably noticed that it's hard to sleep when you're stressed out, and it's also hard to have good rest. A new study shows that you can't rest well because of your hypothalamus that wakes you up.
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The Science of Daydreaming: A New Study
Daydreaming, a common experience for humans, has long puzzled neuroscientists regarding its underlying brain processes. By monitoring neuron activity in the visual cortex of mice during periods of quiet wakefulness, the researchers identified patterns suggesting that the mice were daydreaming about specific images.
Kate Yakimchuk research daydreaming brain activity science brain development 16 December 2023
Important to Know: Unobvious Causes of Sleep Disorders
The sleep-wake cycle is regulated by the pineal gland hormone melatonin. Assessing the level of this hormone in the blood helps diagnose circadian rhythm disorders that can lead to insomnia.
Diana Dashkevich sleep sleep patterns sleep routine mental health facts 15 December 2023
Tips from an Expert: What to Eat and Drink Before Bed
Drinking a small portion of warm water before bed helps your body relax and calm your nerves.
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Nursery Rhymes Helps with Language Learning: A New Experiment
You might think that you don't have to talk to babies because they'd understand anything, but it seems to be wrong. Parents should start speaking to their new babies using sing-song speech, like nursery rhymes, as soon as possible, according to a new study.
Kate Yakimchuk research child development social skills speech communication 15 December 2023
Adversities Make Kids Age Faster: A New Study
Research suggests that children facing challenges early in life may age biologically at an accelerated rate. However, a recent study indicates that interventions promoting positive parenting may protect children from this effect, potentially slowing down the epigenetic aging process.
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Pre-Term Babies Have More Developmental Issues: A New Study
Scientists always try to do their best to improve babies' health, especially the pre-term ones. In a new study, researchers analyzed data from over 75 studies worldwide, covering more than eight million children.
Kate Yakimchuk research baby health science child development health 15 December 2023
Expert Explained: What is Deep Sleep
Deep sleep is one of the stages of slow-wave sleep. Sleep is a heterogeneous state.
Diana Dashkevich mental health health sleep sleep patterns facts 14 December 2023
Expert Explained: What is Sleep Apnea
Apnea is a pause in breathing during sleep, leading to the absence or reduction of pulmonary ventilation.
Diana Dashkevich sleep sleep patterns mental health health facts 14 December 2023
Exclusive Breastfeeding Is Required: A New Study
Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a baby's life is crucial for both the mother's and the child's health. However, a new study suggests that the commonly used "24-hour recall" method significantly overestimates exclusive breastfeeding.
Kate Yakimchuk research breastfeeding health exclusive breastfeeding baby health 14 December 2023
What happens to a hubless brain: A new experiment
A team of specialists has made a groundbreaking discovery by obtaining direct recordings of the human brain minutes before and after disconnecting a crucial hub for language meaning. This rare opportunity demonstrates the role of brain hubs in various neural networks and the brain's amazing ability to compensate when this hub is lost, a process not observed before.
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Surprising baby brains: A new study
Contrary to what we thought, a new experiment shows that baby brains are not significantly less developed compared to other primates. The misconception arises because much of our brain development happens after birth.
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Expert Explained: How Obesity Affects Mental Health
There are many reasons for weight gain due to stress: Hormonal changes. The level of ghrelin, which stimulates appetite, and cortisol, which slows down metabolism and leads to increased accumulation of fat, increase.
Diana Dashkevich obesity mental health health facts nutrition facts 13 December 2023
Expert Opinion: Why Strength Exercise Improves Your Mood
During physical exercise, neurotransmitter hormones are produced that improve a person’s mood and well-being, thereby bringing joy and satisfaction. These are dopamine, endorphins, adrenaline and oxytocin.
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Controlled aggression can be beneficial: A new study
Aggression is often seen as a bad thing, leading to problems like fighting and violence. But aggression is a natural behavior found in many animals, including humans. It can be important for survival.
Kate Yakimchuk aggression anger management research science emotions 13 December 2023