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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250311154056.htm) More than marks: How wellbeing shapes academic success
Mar 11th 2025, 15:40

A world first* study of more than 215,000 students, researchers found that while standardized tests measure academic skills, different dimensions of wellbeing -- emotional wellbeing, engagement, and learning readiness -- can play a crucial role in performance.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250311122707.htm) Breakthrough in next-generation polio vaccines
Mar 11th 2025, 12:27

A more affordable, lower-risk polio vaccine is on the horizon, research has found.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250311122537.htm) Children who lack fish in their diets are less sociable and kind, study finds
Mar 11th 2025, 12:25

Children who consumed the least amounts of seafood at 7-years-old were likely to be less 'prosocial' at ages 7 and 9 years than those who regularly consumed seafood, according to a new study. 'Prosocial' behavior includes friendly interactions, altruism, and sharing.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250311121700.htm) New research reveals psychological 'booster shots' can strengthen resistance to misinformation over time
Mar 11th 2025, 12:17

A new study has found that targeted psychological interventions can significantly enhance long-term resistance to misinformation. Dubbed 'psychological booster shots,' these interventions improve memory retention and help individuals recognize and resist misleading information more effectively over time.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250311121505.htm) Blood test shows promise for early detection of dementia
Mar 11th 2025, 12:15

For people with a certain sleep disorder, a simple blood test could help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms appear, a new study indicates. Idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder (iRBD) causes people to physically act out their dreams while sleeping. The disorder is also associated with a very high risk of Parkinson's disease and a related condition called Dementia with Lewy Bodies. This is a form of dementia that often causes memory and cognitive loss, as well as vivid visual hallucinations and movement difficulties similar to Parkinson's.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250311121318.htm) Good parenting helps, but has limits under major deprivation
Mar 11th 2025, 12:13

Parenting skills can make a big difference in fostering a newborn's language acquisition and cognition, but there may be a limit to how far parenting can go to make up the challenges to developing this skill in those born in highly disadvantaged backgrounds.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250310201802.htm) Study pinpoints the impact of prenatal stress across 27 weeks of pregnancy
Mar 10th 2025, 20:18

Researchers found new insights on the timing of prenatal stress and its effect on infant stress reactivity and temperament -- including differences between genders.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250310164012.htm) New research explores how AI can build trust in knowledge work
Mar 10th 2025, 16:40

In a new study, researchers explored how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance performance and trust in knowledge work environments. They found that when AI systems provided feedback in real-time, performance and trust increased.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250310152917.htm) Compound found in common herbs inspires potential anti-inflammatory drug for Alzheimer's disease
Mar 10th 2025, 15:29

The herb rosemary has long been linked with memory: 'There's rosemary, that's for remembrance,' says Ophelia in Shakespeare's Hamlet. So it is fitting that researchers would study a compound found in rosemary and sage -- carnosic acid -- for its impact on Alzheimer's disease. In the disease, which is the leading cause of dementia and the sixth leading cause of death in the US, inflammation is one component that often leads to cognitive decline. Carnosic acid is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound that works by activating enzymes that make up the body's natural defense system. While pure carnosic acid is too unstable to be used as a drug, scientists have now synthesized a stable form, diAcCA. This compound is fully converted to carnosic acid in the gut before being absorbed into the bloodstream.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250310152912.htm) Genes combined with immune response to Epstein-Barr virus increase MS risk
Mar 10th 2025, 15:29

In multiple sclerosis (MS), antibodies to the common Epstein-Barr virus can accidentally attack a protein in the brain and spinal cord. New research shows that the combination of certain viral antibodies and genetic risk factors can be linked to a greatly increased risk of MS.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250310134213.htm) Decoding the neural basis of affective empathy: How the brain feels others' pain
Mar 10th 2025, 13:42

A research team has uncovered key insights into how the brain processes others' distress. Using miniature endoscopic calcium imaging, the researchers identified specific neural ensembles in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) that encode empathic freezing, a behavioral response in which an observer reacts with fear when witnessing distress in others.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250310134153.htm) Humans have a long way to go in understanding a dog's emotions
Mar 10th 2025, 13:41

New research has revealed that people often do not perceive the true meaning of their pet's emotions and can misread their dog. The reasons for this are many and include a human misunderstanding of dog expressions due to a bias towards projecting human emotions onto our pets.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250307130400.htm) At-home brain speed tests bridge cognitive data gaps
Mar 7th 2025, 13:04

Online tests of women's reaction times offer insights into cognitive function and could help fill data gaps on early cognitive problems, potentially shedding light on dementia development later in life, finds a new study.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305164740.htm) Study challenges conventional thought on nurse continuity in ICUs
Mar 5th 2025, 16:47

A new study challenges conventional thought regarding the benefits of continuity in nursing care within intensive care units (ICUs). The researchers found that increased nurse continuity was not associated with a reduction in in-hospital mortality -- in some shifts, it was even linked to a modest but statistically significant increase in mortality.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305164735.htm) Neurotherapeutic to address muscle weakness
Mar 5th 2025, 16:47

While a gradual loss in muscle strength is a natural part of aging, for many older adults it's more than just feeling a little weaker. Sarcopenia -- a condition affecting nearly half of adults over 80 -- involves a sharp decline in muscle size and strength, increasing the risk of falls and fractures, impacting overall health, life expectancy and quality of life. Now, researchers have identified a game-changing solution. Their recent study suggests that a small molecule drug that targets a specific serotonin receptor could become the first neurotherapeutic treatment for sarcopenia -- offering hope for older adults struggling to stay strong.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305164630.htm) Hearing triggered by molecular 'spring'
Mar 5th 2025, 16:46

Hearing begins with the stretching of elastic molecular 'springs' that open ion channels in the sensory hair cells of the ear. For decades, researchers have known that these gating springs must exist, but they could not find them. A team has now discovered just such a spring for the first time. Their findings shed new light on our understanding of the sense of hearing and the function of ion channels.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305164522.htm) Does getting ADHD drugs via telehealth increase addiction risk?
Mar 5th 2025, 16:45

A study of people who started ADHD stimulant treatment via telehealth vs in-person visits shows no difference in risk of new substance use disorders except for young adults age 26-34.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305135129.htm) Why some are more susceptible to developing PTSD symptoms than others
Mar 5th 2025, 13:51

People with a more active amygdala (an area in the brain involved in processing information relevant to threats) are more likely to develop PTSD symptoms after experiencing trauma than people with a calmer amygdala.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305134942.htm) Exercise and healthy eating behavior together provide the best protection against cardiovascular diseases
Mar 5th 2025, 13:49

Researchers have found that women who exhibit disturbed eating behaviors and engage in low physical activity tend to have more central body fat and a higher risk of metabolic low-grade inflammation. This condition increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, which become more prevalent after menopause. However, the combined effect of exercise and healthy eating behavior offers the most effective protection against inflammation and may also reduce it after menopause.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305134939.htm) How 'self-silencing' your opinion may change behavior
Mar 5th 2025, 13:49

People who have a minority viewpoint on a controversial topic are more likely to 'self-silence' themselves in conversation -- and that may lead them to behave against their own beliefs, a new study found.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305134817.htm) Should I stay or should I go? Brain switchboard found
Mar 5th 2025, 13:48

Researchers have revealed neural circuits in the brainstem that are crucially involved in implementing decisions by controlling three fundamental behavioral states or strategies: perseverance, exploration and disengagement. The circuits revealed in this study in mice may help to further understand a number of neuropsychiatric conditions including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), autism and major depressive disorder.

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Michael Reeder LCPC
Baltimore, MD

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