Summary: Although purging may be a hallmark of bulimia nervosa, a new study reports that another type of eating disorder may also be responsible for purging behaviors. Source: Ohio University Although purging is often a condition associated with bulimia nervosa, new research at Ohio University suggests that another type of eating disorder may also be…
Summary: A study sheds new light on the neurobiological mechanisms that occur allowing the ADHD drug Ritalin to improve attention and reports that the drug may have benefits for a range of cognitive changes associated with aging. Source: University of Pittsburgh Even half a century after a drug hits the market, scientists can still learn…
Summary: The release of potassium ions by neurons charges the electrical activity of astrocytes, allowing the control of neurotransmission. Astrocyte-neuron crosstalk raises questions about how the interaction works in brain pathology and the implications for memory and learning. Source: Tufts University Researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine have discovered a previously unknown function performed…
Summary: From aiding attention and warding off cognitive decline to improving immune system function, researchers are exploring the many health benefits of tea. Source: Pollack Communications Leading nutritional scientists from around the world gathered yesterday to present the latest evidence supporting tea’s role in promoting optimal health. With new findings from the international scientific community…
Summary: The study reveals a two-way link between daytime napping and cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers say that longer and more frequent naps were associated with worse cognition after one year, and that worse cognition was linked to longer and more frequent naps during the day. Source: Rush University Medical Center Could…
Summary: The study reveals a two-way link between daytime napping and cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers say that longer and more frequent naps were associated with worse cognition after one year, and that worse cognition was linked to longer and more frequent naps during the day. Source: Rush University Medical Center Could…
Summary: Noninvasive brain stimulation can improve smoking abstinence rates for 3-6 months after quitting smoking. Source: Society for the Study of Addiction A new systematic review published by the scientific journal Addiction found that noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) can improve smoking abstinence rates 3–6 months after quitting, compared to sham brain stimulation. In recent years,…
Summary: A new study describes and defines gender differences in outcomes of tailored clinical interventions in Alzheimer’s disease. Source: FAU After age, the most important risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is gender – two-thirds of AD patients are women. In fact, even when taking into account sex-related mortality rates, age at death and differences…
Summary: Overall, people who used antidepressants to manage depression long-term had no better quality of physical or mental health than those with depression who did not use prescription drugs to manage their symptoms. Source: OLP Over time, the use of antidepressants is not associated with significantly better health-related quality of life, compared to people with…
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