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Reduced screen time for young highly recommended for well-being

A new study indicates that more hours of screen time are associated with lower well-being in those aged 2 to 17, though the association is larger for adolescents than for younger children.

Exercise may lessen fall risk for older adults with Alzheimer’s

A research team decided to explore whether exercise could reduce the risk of falling among community-dwelling people with Alzheimer’s Disease who also had neuropsychiatric symptoms.

Why people have lateral preferences when kissing and hugging

Typically, a person will initiate a hug with the right hand. Similar preferences are also present in other forms of social touch. The question of right resp. left-handedness plays a role in the process. However, it is not the only relevant aspect.

Evidence mounts that an eye scan may detect early Alzheimer’s disease

Results from two studies show that a new, non-invasive imaging device can see signs of Alzheimer’s disease in a matter of seconds. The researchers show that the small blood vessels in the retina at the back of the eye are altered in patients with Alzhe…

Smell and behavior: The scents of taking action

Scientists have discovered a neural pathway that links olfaction to locomotion.

Peer support can help curb acute care for persons with depression and diabetes

A new study describes the impact of a peer coach intervention on hospitalizations and emergency room visits for individuals with diabetes and depression.

Link between what we see and how we remember ‘breaks’ as we get older

Forgetfulness and age-related memory lapses are a common complaint among older adults, but what is still not understood is what causes these changes. Recent research brings us a step closer to uncovering the answer, which could help with distinguishing…

‘Navigator’ neurons play critical role in sense of smell

Researchers have identified ‘navigator’ neurons that are key to setting up connections in the system responsible for the sense of smell. The new study builds on a breakthrough 2014 report which showed a critical period in olfactory wiring using mice as…

Brainwave activity reveals potential biomarker for autism in children

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects children’s social and intellectual development. Conventional diagnostic methods for ASD rely on behavioral observation. Researchers have now identified a potential quantifiable biomarker for diagnosing ASD. Using …

Sex, drugs and estradiol: Why cannabis affects women differently

Sex differences in cannabis use are beginning to be explained with the aid of brain studies in animals and humans.