Neuropsychology
While many people believe that poor sleep during pregnancy is inevitable, new research has determined that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTi) while pregnant can not only improve sleep patterns but also address postpartum depression. Researchers from UBC’s Okanagan and Vancouver campuses, as well as the University of Calgary, discovered that delivering CBTi during pregnancy [...]
Researchers at UCLA Health have found that a person's risk of developing psychotic-like experiences may be influenced by both childhood attention problems and their genetic makeup. The findings, published in Nature Mental Health, build upon a long-studied association between childhood attention problems and the likelihood of later developing schizophrenia. Using data from about 10,000 children [...]
A new study has revealed the mechanism behind two seemingly contradictory effects of fear memories: the inability to forget yet the difficulty to recall. Led by researchers from Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Inc., ATR Computational Neuroscience Laboratories, and the University of Tokyo, the study shows how fear experiences are initially remembered as broad, associative memories, [...]
People in Northampton who have previously been unable to work due to mental ill health, are to receive support to ease them back into employment. The announcement coincides with World Mental Health Day, on Thursday, October 10, which this year is about prioritising mental health in the workplace. Workbridge, the vocational education arm of complex [...]
A device which stimulates the vagus nerve has been developed by electroCore which aims to treat dopamine-related conditions such as depression, chronic pain, and Parkinson's Disease. The vagus nerve - or vagal nerves - is a nerve related to the parasympathetic nervous system which control involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, breathing and digestion. [...]
A new study has suggested that a common brain network detected among veterans with traumatic brain injury could protect against PTSD, and that using neurostimulation therapies on the network could treat post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. A team of researchers have analysed 193 patients from the Vietnam Head Injury Study with penetrating traumatic brain [...]
Scientists have developed new potential therapies that selectively remove aggregated tau proteins, which are associated with Alzheimer’s disease, and improve symptoms of neurodegeneration in mice. The promising new approach could be applied in future to other brain disorders driven by protein aggregation inside cells, such as motor neuron disease, Huntington’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. In [...]
A first-of-its-kind study has shown that older adults who are more vulnerable to financial scams may have brain changes linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, the fifth leading cause of death among those 65 and older. The disease will carry an estimated $360 billion [...]
In a new study, researchers have found that exposure to outdoor light at night could increase Alzheimer’s prevalence more than many other risk factors for people aged under 65. In some places around the globe, the lights never go off. Streetlights, roadway lighting, and illuminated signs can deter crime, make roads safer, and enhance landscaping. [...]
A new study has investigated the relationship between adolescents’ executive function (EF) and their use and perceived usefulness of generative AI chatbots for schoolwork. Since their release, AI tools like ChatGPT have had a huge impact on content creation. In schools and universities, a debate about whether these tools should be allowed or prohibited is [...]
