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Teens who can describe negative emotions are better protected against depression

Teenagers who can describe their negative emotions in precise and nuanced ways are better protected against depression than their peers who can't.

29 Jun 2019

Problem behaviors may provide clues on gastrointestinal issues in children with autism

For years, researchers have documented both gastrointestinal issues and problematic behaviors, such as aggression, in many children with autism spectrum disorder.

28 Jun 2019

Sleep quality could be indicator for later Alzheimer’s disease finds study

A new study from the researchers at the University of California, Berkeley has shown that progressively declining quality of sleep among those in their 50s and 60s could be indicative of protein tangles within their brains that could lead to later development of Alzheimer’s disease.

28 Jun 2019

Sleep decline in one's 50s, 60s increases risk of Alzheimer's disease

People who report a declining quality of sleep as they age from their 50s to their 60s have more protein tangles in their brain, putting them at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life, according to a new study by psychologists at the University of California, Berkeley.

27 Jun 2019

Romantic relationships can alter the impact of genetic influences on alcohol outcomes

How do the people we love shape our drinking? Researchers know that both genetic and environmental factors – the latter including relationships with other people – influence alcohol outcomes such as abuse or dependence.

27 Jun 2019

Sleep quality linked to memory problems in new study

A new study has shown that poor sleep quality and varying bedtimes reduce the ability to recall information from the past in older adults.

25 Jun 2019

Exposure to chemical weapons results in lifelong physical and mental ill-health

People exposed to chemical warfare agents often incur chronic damage to their lungs, skin and eyes, for example. They also frequently succumb to depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts. This is shown by research on survivors from the 1988 gas attacks against Kurdish Halabja in Iraq.

25 Jun 2019

Women more likely to suffer from long-term cognitive impairment after brain tumor radiation

Young women who undergo radiation therapy to treat a pediatric brain tumor are more likely to suffer from long-term cognitive impairment than male survivors, according to a study by Georgia State University researchers.

25 Jun 2019

Poor sleep linked to reduced memory performance in older adults

A new study has found that variability in night-to-night sleep time and reduced sleep quality adversely affect the ability of older adults to recall information about past events.

24 Jun 2019

New research shows slightly different picture of trauma soldiers experience from war

We usually think that trauma from war is related to the fact that soldiers have been under constant threat of death. New research shows a slightly different picture.

24 Jun 2019

Personal virtual coaches for obese people need to improve self-confidence

Just give overweight people an app that monitors their movement patterns and that stimulates them to be active and exercise.

24 Jun 2019

Solitary drinking can be influenced by social discomfort, especially among underage females

Although drinking alone does not necessarily mean that someone has a drinking problem, solitary drinking by youth is alarming for several reasons: it may lead to heavier drinking, numerous psychosocial problems, and long-term alcohol problems.

24 Jun 2019

Researchers reveal benefits of a vacation for our heart health

We all treasure our vacation time and look forward to that time when we can get away from work. With the arrival of summer comes the prime vacation season and along with it one more reasons to appreciate our vacation time: the value to our heart health.

21 Jun 2019

Upbeat music can make rigorous exercise seem less tough, research shows

New research coming out of UBC's Okanagan campus demonstrates that upbeat music can make a rigorous workout seem less tough. Even for people who are insufficiently active.

20 Jun 2019

Postmenopausal breast cancer survivors at greater risk for developing heart disease

Thanks to advanced medical treatments, women diagnosed with breast cancer today will likely survive the disease.

19 Jun 2019

Researchers propose new model for studying age-related cognitive decline

People are living longer than ever before, but brain health isn't keeping up. To tackle this critical problem, a team of researchers has proposed a new model for studying age-related cognitive decline - one that's tailored to the individual.

18 Jun 2019

Georgia researcher receives grant to develop models to better predict mental health disorders

Vince Calhoun, Distinguished University Professor of Psychology at Georgia State University and director of the Center for Translational Research in Neuroimaging and Data Science, has received nearly $4 million from the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Mental Health to develop new models that use brain imaging and genomic data to better predict mental health disorders

18 Jun 2019

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Teens who can describe negative emotions are better protected against depression

Problem behaviors may provide clues on gastrointestinal issues in children with autism

Sleep quality could be indicator for later Alzheimer’s disease finds study

Sleep decline in one's 50s, 60s increases risk of Alzheimer's disease

Romantic relationships can alter the impact of genetic influences on alcohol outcomes

Sleep quality linked to memory problems in new study

Exposure to chemical weapons results in lifelong physical and mental ill-health

Women more likely to suffer from long-term cognitive impairment after brain tumor radiation

Poor sleep linked to reduced memory performance in older adults

New research shows slightly different picture of trauma soldiers experience from war

Personal virtual coaches for obese people need to improve self-confidence

Solitary drinking can be influenced by social discomfort, especially among underage females

Researchers reveal benefits of a vacation for our heart health

Upbeat music can make rigorous exercise seem less tough, research shows

Postmenopausal breast cancer survivors at greater risk for developing heart disease

Researchers propose new model for studying age-related cognitive decline

Georgia researcher receives grant to develop models to better predict mental health disorders

Health professionals' personal online disclosures may have an impact on their credibility

Study: Pregnant woman's sense of personal space expands only during third trimester

New machine-learning method more precisely quantifies a known indicator for psychosis

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