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In 2010 a BBC article told the story of a new, and increasingly popular, type of 21st century minimalist lifestyle. Innovations in digital technology allowed people to get rid of huge volumes of physical possessions. Books, photographs, CDs, DVDs, all … Continue reading What kind of digital hoarder are you? Study identifies 4 distinct types
Australian scientists have developed and validated a world-first test that is claimed to accurately measure levels of a brain protein known to be associated with depression and bipolar disorder. The new research suggests this test could offer doctors a… Continue reading World-first biomarker test can predict depression and bipolar disorder
Australian scientists have developed and validated a world-first test that is claimed to accurately measure levels of a brain protein known to be associated with depression and bipolar disorder. The new research suggests this test could offer doctors a… Continue reading World-first biomarker test can predict depression and bipolar disorder
In the largest and longest follow-up study conducted to date investigating the lingering effects of COVID-19, researchers have found more than two-thirds of hospitalized patients report at least one ongoing symptom six months after contracting the dise… Continue reading Six-month “long COVID” study reveals 76% suffer lasting symptoms
Feelings of apprehension and fear are often observed in those suffering mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and previous research has suggested that anxiety could be an early indicator for Alzheimer’s disease, which often follows MCI. Now a new study has found an association between anxiety and an increased rate of progression from MCI to Alzheimer’s disease.
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Medical University of South Carolina, Neurological, Anxiety
Continue reading Anxiety independently linked to faster onset of Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Medicine have discovered a set of neurons in the mouse brain that appear to control physiological responses to fear, like heart palpitations and pupil dilations. Tests in mice suggest that… Continue reading Fear response neurons identified as potential anxiety treatment target
A new large-scale analysis of US patient data has found nearly one in five people are diagnosed with a psychiatric illness within three months of a positive COVID-19 test. The Oxford University led study suggests recovered COVID patients are twice as l… Continue reading Oxford study links COVID-19 with increased rates of mental illness
A new large-scale analysis of US patient data has found nearly one in five people are diagnosed with a psychiatric illness within three months of a positive COVID-19 test. The Oxford University led study suggests recovered COVID patients are twice as l… Continue reading Oxford study links COVID-19 with increased rates of mental illness
A study found that most think robots can support their mental health better than people, but experts say there are crucial human qualities technology can’t replicate. Continue reading Can Robots Help People With Their Mental Health?
This post is different from normal Hackaday fare. I don’t want to presume anything about you, but I’m pretty sure the story I’m about to share resonates with at least some of you.
I’ve been having a tough time, exacerbated by this age of social distancing. This all crept up …read more
Continue reading Dealing with a Hacked Brain; Let’s Talk About Depression