Category: Mental Health
The Use of Cochlear Implants in Adults With Hearing Loss Could Prevent Dementia
Hearing loss is the loss of hearing in both ears and can be present since birth or develop later on in life. Sudden-onset hearing loss is usually the loss …Ohio State University: Telephone Addiction Could Be a Sign of General Feelings of Inadequacy and Inferiority
A study among young Portuguese subjects showed that nomophobia, the fear of being disconnected from one’s phone, is linked to general feelings of inadequacy and inferiority, as well as …
University of Tsukuba: Neurogenesis in the Brain of Adults Crucial to Memory Consolidation During Sleep
Japanese researchers at the University of Tsukuba were able to understand how our brains work to learn and memorize during sleep. Memorization is made possible by the plasticity of …
Alzheimer’s Risk Factors Can Already Be Measured During Adolescence
A new study reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2020 showed that risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, such as diabetes and high blood pressure, can already be …
The Science of Racism: Does IQ Have Anything to Do With Bigotry?
⚠️ Editor’s Note: This article explores sociological and psychological theories around racism and prejudice. It references research and academic opinion, but it is not intended as a clinical or …Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Large Genetic Study to Identify the Mechanisms of the Disease Is Underway in the UK
British researchers recently announced the start of a genetic study to try to identify the mechanisms of chronic fatigue syndrome. The DecodeME research program will spend 4.7 million Dollars …
African American Women Exposed to Racism Are More Likely to Experience Cognitive Decline
Key Takeaways: African American women facing institutional racism are 2.66x more likely to experience cognitive decline, per a study of 17,323 women. Chronic stress from racism correlates with type …Narcissistic Behavior Prevents People From Acknowledging and Learning From Their Mistakes
Narcissism is defined as an egotistic admiration of one’s self-image and the belief that one is more entitled and deserving than others. Narcissistic behavior is rooted in an unwavering …