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When a stroke survivor and his/her caregiving spouse disagree on the survivor’s rate of recovery, the caregiver is more likely to experience depression and emotional distress. Researchers found that the magnitude of the discrepancy in spousal perceptio…
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When a stroke survivor and his/her caregiving spouse disagree on the survivor’s rate of recovery, the caregiver is more likely to experience depression and emotional distress. Researchers found that the magnitude of the discrepancy in spousal perceptio…
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About 20% of the population are ‘highly sensitive people’ – individuals who display heightened awareness to subtle stimuli. A new study maps the brain regions involved in this.
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A chemical found in many “BPA free” consumer products, known as bisphenol S (BPS), is just as potent as bisphenol A (BPA) in altering brain development and causing hyperactive behavior, an animal study finds.
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A chemical found in many “BPA free” consumer products, known as bisphenol S (BPS), is just as potent as bisphenol A (BPA) in altering brain development and causing hyperactive behavior, an animal study finds.
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In soldiers who survive traumatic brain injury from blast exposure, pituitary dysfunction after their blast injury may be an important, under-recognized, and potentially treatable source of their symptoms, a new study finds. “Our study suggests that de…
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In soldiers who survive traumatic brain injury from blast exposure, pituitary dysfunction after their blast injury may be an important, under-recognized, and potentially treatable source of their symptoms, a new study finds. “Our study suggests that de…
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Vitamin D treatment acts in the brain to improve weight and blood glucose (sugar) control in obese rats, according to a new study. “Vitamin D deficiency occurs often in obese people and in patients with Type 2 diabetes, yet no one understands if it con…
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Researchers have found a possible biological reason why people with diabetes are prone to depression. A new study shows that high blood glucose (sugar) levels in patients with Type 1 diabetes increase the levels of a brain neurotransmitter associated w…
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Do you jump to help the less fortunate or cry during sad movie scenes? If yes, you may be among the 20 percent of our population that is genetically pre-disposed to empathy, according to a study. The results provide further evidence that highly sensiti…
