Category: Mental Health
Speaking Multiple Languages Can Delay the Onset of Alzheimer’s
The ability to speak several languages can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, but when the lesions gain the upper hand, the decline is faster. Neuroplasticity is the ability …
Augusta University: Gender Dysphoria in Transsexual People Has Biological Basis
The Gender dysphoria that occurs in some transgender persons can be explained by the concentration of a basic hormone that the brain receives in the uterus and during the …
Drug Addiction: Overcoming Dependencies and Avoiding Overdoses
What is addiction? Addiction is a chronic neuropsychiatric disorder defined by a dependence on a psychoactive substance or activity that has harmful consequences for a person’s life and for …
The Loss of the Sense of Smell Affects All Facets of Daily Life
The loss of the sense of smell that affects one in twenty people affects almost every aspect of daily life, from personal hygiene to the loss of sexual intimacy …
University of West Ontario: Exercise Better Than Coffee for Memory
According to new research, 20 minutes of fast walking is better for improving working memory than drinking coffee. In fact, the exercise would be equally effective without the side …Mcgill University: Low Doses of Lithium Could Halt the Progression of Alzheimer’s
Lithium a medication used for the treatment of bipolar disorder and major depression, when administered in low doses could stop advanced signs of Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. …
Why Women Derive Less Satisfaction from Sex with Age
It is no longer news that many women do not find sexual activity as satisfying as they get older. This phenomenon has been attributed to certain biological changes, but …
A New Approach to the Treatment of Amphetamines Addiction Discovered
By targeting specific cells of the central nervous system, the effects of amphetamines can be reduced and more targeted treatment of drug addicts can be developed. Dopamine (DA) is …
Mayo Clinic Discovers Molecular Switch for Central Nervous System Repair
Researchers Find ‘Molecular Switch’ for Repair of Central Nervous System Researchers at Mayo Clinic have made a discovery that might help correct neural damage in cases of Alzheimer’s disease …