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Depression treatment – how spinal cord stimulation can help
In a test, researchers tried using electrical stimulation on the spine to help with depression. The results showed that this method works well, is safe, and could be a useful way to treat depression.
Kate Yakimchuk spinal cord research mental health depression Psychology 19 February 2024
A new discovery: Studying Alzheimer's – a new promising data
In 2016, MIT conducted a study on Alzheimer's and found that flickering light at a certain brain rhythm might help. Now, a new review by MIT in the Journal of Internal Medicine looks at what scientists worldwide have learned since then in many studies.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain activity alzheimer's disease dementia Psychology 22 January 2024
A new discovery: Depression treatment – how spinal cord stimulation can help
In a test, researchers tried using electrical stimulation on the spine to help with depression. The results showed that this method works well, is safe, and could be a useful way to treat depression.
Kate Yakimchuk spinal cord research mental health depression Psychology 19 January 2024
A new discovery: Detecting brain injury through the eye – it's safe!
Scientists made a device to check for brain injuries by shining a safe laser in the eye. It works differently from other methods and could be a handheld device used right after an injury when quick decisions about treatment are crucial.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain damage injury health Psychology 12 January 2024
A new discovery: A new liver disease treatment
An experiment conducted by the team of specialists discovered why certain fatty acids can help treat a liver condition called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. The specialists used a technique called multi-omic network analysis to understand how omega-3 supplements improved NASH.
Kate Yakimchuk research liver disease healthy food liver Cooking 9 January 2024
Psychologist's tips: Improve your focus on things that matter
If you find it hard to focus on anything important, and you procrastinate all the time, then it might be hard for you to stay productive. While sometimes it can be a symptom of ADHD, it can also be just lack of self-discipline and training.
Kate Yakimchuk self-esteem self-love mindset goals Psychology 5 January 2024
Housekeeping tips: Cleaning your house with depression – it's manageable
When depressed, lots of people can't do the simplest things at home, including housekeeping and cleaning. Meanwhile, living in a dirty and unhinged environment can damage your mental health even more, so you have to cope with it.
Kate Yakimchuk cleaning tips depression decluttering mental health Helpful tips 4 January 2024
Getting Rid Of Childhood Trauma: A New Study
Childhood trauma can have a huge and lasting negative effect on health and general well-being. However, a recent experiment found that brain changes resulting from early trauma may be reversible if treated early.
Kate Yakimchuk research child development trauma brain development Psychology 22 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 therapy Psychology 16 December 2023
A new method to fight addictions: A new study
In 2021, over 61 million Americans used illegal drugs, and 106,000 died from drug overuse. Excessive alcohol use is the leading cause of preventable death in the US, linked to heart disease, cancer, and mental health issues.
Kate Yakimchuk research mental health compulsive behaviors addiction Psychology 3 December 2023
You shouldn't treat your dogs like that: Pet owner's tips
You can have a few dogs in your life and make some mistakes in how you treat them. Even keen dog owners often make mistakes, but it's still better to educate yourself to fix these mistakes.
Kate Yakimchuk dogs training pet health mistakes care Animals 1 December 2023
You need a new psychologist: When your specialist isn't qualified enough
Psychologists can change your life, but only good ones can actually improve it. While professional psychologists can't give you any real advice or make you do anything you don't want, some bad psychologists neglect these rules.
Kate Yakimchuk psychologist help Psychology 13 November 2023
Sleep and wake as treatments: A new study on teens' depression
Promoting healthy sleep in teenagers who stay up late at night can help them align with school schedules and reduce their risk of depression. Many schools aren't designed for "night owls," which is why these teens are more likely to experience depression.
Kate Yakimchuk research teenagers sleep depression Psychology 11 November 2023
Modern anorexia treatment guidelines don't always work: A new study
New analysis reveals that there isn't strong evidence supporting current guidelines for psychological therapies in treating anorexia nervosa. These findings suggest the need for more information and making individual trial data accessible to better understand treatment benefits for specific patient groups.
Kate Yakimchuk research anorexia Psychology 7 November 2023
Researching noradrenaline system: A new study
Science made an important discovery about the brain's noradrenaline (NA) system, which is linked to conditions like ADHD, depression, and anxiety. They used a groundbreaking method to study the brain's chemistry by monitoring real-time chemical activity in living humans, using clinical electrodes normally used for epilepsy monitoring.
Kate Yakimchuk research brain noradrenaline Psychology 7 November 2023
Anorexia makes pregnancy dangerous: A new study
Pregnant women with anorexia face higher risks like stillbirth, having underweight babies, or giving birth prematurely. However, there are no clear guidelines for doctors to manage this condition during pregnancy.
Kate Yakimchuk research pregnancy anorexia Psychology 6 November 2023
Depressed people who don't respond to treatment die earlier: A new concerning study
Depression is a leading global cause of functional disability and is typically treated with antidepressants or psychotherapy. However, a substantial number of patients do not respond to two well-implemented treatment attempts, leading to treatment-resistant depression.
Kate Yakimchuk research depression risks Psychology 2 September 2023