Category: Mental Health
Early Exposure to Structural Sexism Accelerates Memory Decline in Women by Up to Nine Years
Key Takeaways: 9-Year Cognitive Gap: Women born in high-sexism states (e.g., Mississippi) experience memory decline equivalent to 9 additional years of aging compared to those in low-sexism states (e.g., …
Alzheimer’s Disease: Are We Getting Closer to Making a Vaccine against It?
Key Takeaways: Researchers focus on soluble β-amyloid (β1-14) with a unique hairpin structure, aiming to prevent plaque formation rather than clearing existing ones. The TAP01 antibody binds to β1-14’s …
Flu Vaccination Linked to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk: What the Latest Research Reveals
Key Takeaways: Older adults vaccinated annually against the flu had a lower incidence of Alzheimer’s disease (5.1% vs. 8.5% in unvaccinated peers) over four years, hinting at a protective …Ketamine Can Switch off the Brain in an Instant
A new study suggests that using ketamine could completely stop brain activity for a period of time. This discovery could have interesting applications for the future of anesthesia. While …
Being Overweight Could Cause Insomnia Study on Worms Shows
Key Takeaways A worm study suggests obesity may impair sleep by disrupting fat-related brain signals. Releasing fat stores appeared to restore sleep in genetically modified worms. Human relevance is …
Treating PTSD in Veterans: How Mystical Experiences During Ibogaine Therapy May Promote Brain Reset and Symptom Relief – Insights from Recent Research
Key Takeaways Mystical experiences predict better outcomes: In a 2025 study, veterans with more intense mystical feelings (unity, sacredness, transcendence) during magnesium-ibogaine treatment showed larger, sustained reductions in PTSD …
Anhedonia Latest Facts: Causes, Types, Diagnosis and Treatment
A person who develops anhedonia loses interest in activities that they used to appreciate before, like riding bicycles, cooking, dancing, and hugging. The activities that were once used to …