January 2023 – MyNeuroNews

Weight loss may be early predictor of Alzheimer's disease in those with Down syndrome

Weight loss may be early predictor of Alzheimer's disease in those with Down syndrome

myneuronews January 31, 2023

Unintentional weight loss in people with Down syndrome may predict the onset of Alzheimer’s...

Genetic mutation linked to hereditary spastic paraplegia

Genetic mutation linked to hereditary spastic paraplegia

myneuronews January 31, 2023

A genetic mutation in the SPTSSA gene is identified as the cause of hereditary...

Suicide risk screening in high schools successfully identifies at-risk students

Suicide risk screening in high schools successfully identifies at-risk students

myneuronews January 31, 2023

Suicide death rates have increased significantly among adolescents in the U.S. in recent years,...

Study examines association between sleep medication use and risk of dementia

Study examines association between sleep medication use and risk of dementia

myneuronews January 31, 2023

A new study shows that sleep medications increase the risk of dementia for people...

Harnessing the brain's ability to self-heal

Harnessing the brain's ability to self-heal

myneuronews January 31, 2023

Powerful electromagnets could be the answer to a new wave of treatments for depression,...

'Racial uplifts' aid Asian American well-being, finds research

'Racial uplifts' aid Asian American well-being, finds research

myneuronews January 31, 2023

Extensive scholarship has established racism and discrimination as sources of chronic stress posing health...

Migraine associated with increased risk for pregnancy complications

Migraine associated with increased risk for pregnancy complications

myneuronews January 31, 2023

Women are disproportionately affected by migraine, especially during their reproductive years. However, the relationship...

Βeta-blocker use associated with lower rates of violence

Βeta-blocker use associated with lower rates of violence

myneuronews January 31, 2023

Reductions in violence are seen in individuals using Beta adrenergic-blocking agents (β-blockers) compared with...

Ultra-processed foods—like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food—may contribute to cognitive decline

myneuronews January 31, 2023

Scientists have known for years that unhealthy diets—particularly those that are high in fat...

Can chewing help manage stress, pain and appetite? Here's what the science says

Can chewing help manage stress, pain and appetite? Here's what the science says

myneuronews January 31, 2023

Ever feel a bit stressed or need a concentration boost? Research suggests one remedy...

Month: January 2023

Weight loss may be early predictor of Alzheimer's disease in those with Down syndrome

Genetic mutation linked to hereditary spastic paraplegia

Suicide risk screening in high schools successfully identifies at-risk students

Study examines association between sleep medication use and risk of dementia

Harnessing the brain's ability to self-heal

'Racial uplifts' aid Asian American well-being, finds research

Migraine associated with increased risk for pregnancy complications

Βeta-blocker use associated with lower rates of violence

Ultra-processed foods—like cookies, chips, frozen meals and fast food—may contribute to cognitive decline

Can chewing help manage stress, pain and appetite? Here's what the science says

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