Category: Mental Health
Insulin Nasal Spray Improves Gait and Cognitive Function in Elderly Patients
Insulin delivered intranasally can improve gait and cognitive function in elderly patients with and without type 2 diabetes, according to a clinical trial conducted at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical …
Alzheimer’s Disease: MIT Study Shows How Tau Protein Tangles Form
A new study by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has shown how tau protein tangles, typical features of Alzheimer’s disease, form to weaken the ability of …
ADHD Medication Vyvanse Associated with Sexual Side Effects in Some Users
Key Takeaways: ADHD Prevalence: Affects 2.2–17.8% of children/adolescents, with 6.1 million U.S. children diagnosed (62% on medication, 47% in therapy). Vyvanse Efficacy: 80% of users report symptom improvement; works …
Dopamine Stimulators Show Promise for Stress-Induced Anhedonia Over Traditional Serotonin Drugs
Anhedonia is the word that describes the inability of a person to feel pleasure from the activities that they usually find enjoyable. It is a symptom of depression and …
Researchers Discover Neurons That Drive Our Competitive Nature and Social Interactions
Competitiveness is a measure of a person’s desire to surpass others. We all have that desire, however, its intensity varies from individual to individual. While some are highly competitive …Self Improvement: Things You Should Do to Improve Your Self-Love and Self-Esteem
Are you battling with low self-esteem because you just can’t love yourself for some reason? Try these tips for a more positive outlook and a better life.A Pillow That Mimics Human Breathing Shown to Reduce Anxiety When Hugged
Remember that time you felt scared or anxious but had no one to talk to? That time you curled up on your bed or sofa, held your pillow close …
Half of the Us Population Born before 1996 Lost on Average 3 IQ Points Due to Exhaust Fumes
Lead in gasoline, which was used in cars until 1996, has polluted the bodies of millions of Americans through exhaust fumes. This has had a detrimental effect on their …