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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240918165742.htm) Can the MIND diet lower the risk of memory problems later in life?
Sep 18th 2024, 16:57

People whose diet more closely resembles the MIND diet may have a lower risk of cognitive impairment, according to a new study. Results were similar for Black and white participants. These results do not prove that the MIND diet prevents cognitive impairment, they only show an association.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240918165739.htm) Some diabetes drugs tied to lower risk of dementia, Parkinson's disease
Sep 18th 2024, 16:57

A class of drugs for diabetes may be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Parkinson's disease, according to a new study.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240918142424.htm) Higher levels of leptin indicate brain protection against late-life dementia
Sep 18th 2024, 14:24

A study more closely links obesity to dementia, finding that leptin, a hormone that helps maintain normal body weight, is associated with better signal-transmitting brain white matter in middle-aged adults.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240918125110.htm) Homemade 'play-putty' can read the body's electric signals
Sep 18th 2024, 12:51

Researchers demonstrates the effectiveness of homemade play putty at reading brain, heart, muscle and eye activity. The research outlines the conductive properties of this material, so-named 'squishy circuits.'

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240918125039.htm) Metal exposure can increase cardiovascular disease risk
Sep 18th 2024, 12:50

Metal exposure from environmental pollution is associated with increased calcium buildup in the coronary arteries at a level comparable to traditional risk factors, according to a new study. The findings support that metals in the body are associated with the progression of plaque buildup in the arteries and potentially provide a new strategy for managing and preventing atherosclerosis.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240918125029.htm) Like humans, artificial minds can 'learn by thinking'
Sep 18th 2024, 12:50

A new review shows that this process of thinking is not exclusive to humans. Artificial intelligence, too, is capable of self-correction and arriving at new conclusions through 'learning by thinking.'

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240918125005.htm) What numbers do you see? A new bistable perceptual phenomenon on symbolic numbers
Sep 18th 2024, 12:50

This research described a new perceptual phenomenon of bistability induced by partial occlusion of digital numerals. Results of experiments using visual adaptation indicate that this perceptual bistability mainly originates from mid-level visual processing stages which take part in processing global complex shapes and number forms.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240918124924.htm) New Alzheimer's studies reveal disease biology, risk for progression, and the potential for a novel blood test
Sep 18th 2024, 12:49

Two new papers by a team of researchers demonstrate that evaluating microRNAs in blood can be used not only to diagnose mild cognitive impairment (MCI) but also, critically, to predict the conversion from MCI to dementia due to Alzheimer's disease. Moreover, the researchers uncovered microRNA candidate molecular biomarkers that associate with current Amyloid, Tau, and Neurodegeneration (A/T/N) Alzheimer's biomarkers.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240916153449.htm) Brain vasculature changes important for predicting cognitive impairment
Sep 16th 2024, 15:34

Researchers published a study showing that several measurements of the brain, including blood flow and the brain's ability to compensate for the lack of it, are better predictors of mild cognitive impairment than risk factors like hypertension and high cholesterol.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240916115539.htm) Improving eye tracking to assess brain disorders
Sep 16th 2024, 11:55

Using piezoelectricity, an engineering team developed wearable sensors to examine eye movement to assess brain disorders or damage to the brain.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240916115519.htm) Therapy dog program works as needed mood-booster for health care workers, study shows
Sep 16th 2024, 11:55

A new study shows the mood-boosting benefits of Buckeye Paws, a therapy dog program that many health care workers say helps reduce emotional exhaustion and improve work engagement.

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Michael Reeder LCPC
Baltimore, MD

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