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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240904131016.htm) Prescribing nature can improve happiness and reduce anxiety
Sep 4th 2024, 13:10

Green Social Prescribing is the practice of supporting people with mental health needs to engage in nature-based activities. Referrals will typically come from GPs, community mental health teams, or social workers, but people can also self-refer. Social Prescribing Link Workers, and other trusted professionals, then connect people to community groups and agencies for practical and emotional support. There are many different types of nature-based activities and therapies, including conservation, horticulture and gardening, care farming, exercise and sports, or talking therapies in the outdoors.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240904130905.htm) 'Forever chemicals' influence the development and function of the brain
Sep 4th 2024, 13:09

Some per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are poorly degradable and are also known as 'forever chemicals'. They adversely affect health and can lead to liver damage, obesity, hormonal disorders, and cancer. A research team has investigated the effects of PFAS on the brain. Using a combination of modern molecular biology methods and the zebrafish model, the researchers revealed the mechanism of action and identified the genes involved.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240904130812.htm) Novel immunotherapy improves recovery from spinal cord injury
Sep 4th 2024, 13:08

Researchers have designed, in mice, an approach to minimizing the damage from a spinal cord injury through the use of engineered immune cells. Mice given the treatment had improved recovery from injuries, demonstrating potential for developing the therapy for people.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240904125707.htm) Epigenetic changes reprogram astrocytes into brain stem cells
Sep 4th 2024, 12:57

Resting brain stem cells hardly differ from normal astrocytes, which support the nerve cells in the brain. How can almost identical cells perform such different functions? The key lies in the methylation of their genetic material, which endowes these special astrocytes with stem cell properties. In mice, the researchers showed that experimentally induced lack of blood supply in the brain epigenetically reprograms astrocytes into brain stem cells, which in turn can give rise to nerve progenitor cells. This discovery shows that astrocytes could potentially be used in regenerative medicine to replace damaged nerve cells.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240903144923.htm) Children's behavioral problems are linked to higher hair cortisol levels
Sep 3rd 2024, 14:49

In a study involving 11-year-olds, researchers have concluded that greater behavioral problems are linked to higher hair cortisol levels. The study also concluded that exposure to certain factors that can simultaneously cause chronic stress may determine the concentration of cortisol in the hair.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240903144919.htm) Communication helps parent relationships with new college students but has limits
Sep 3rd 2024, 14:49

When young adults first go off to college, more communication with parents generally leads to better relationships, but parents should avoid always initiating it, according to a new study. Researchers found that phone, text, video or in-person communication made first-year students feel better about the relationship with their parents. Students also felt better about the relationship when parents offered support or advice, and when they discussed important topics, such as studying and friendships. However, researchers found negative associations when parents initiated nearly all of the communication.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240903144910.htm) How zebrafish map their environment
Sep 3rd 2024, 14:49

Researchers are turning to zebrafish to unlock the secrets of place cells, which play a crucial role in forming mental maps of space, social networks, and abstract relationships. Until now, place cells have only been found in mammals and birds, leaving the question of how other species internally represent the external world largely unanswered.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240903144856.htm) How cheerful is that water bottle?
Sep 3rd 2024, 14:48

New research shows consumers use 'happier' words to search for products when they are in a good mood. Researchers have connected those positive search terms with an increased likelihood of clicking on search engine ads.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240903144813.htm) Artificial intelligence likely to play an increasing role in scientific publications
Sep 3rd 2024, 14:48

In the coming years, AI is poised to transform the writing of scientific manuscripts, assist in reviewing them, and help editors select the most impactful papers.

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Michael Reeder LCPC
Baltimore, MD

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