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Many Seniors with Depression Faring Well During Pandemic
A new study finds that one very vulnerable population group appears to be holding its own during the COVID-19 pandemic. An assessment of seniors with a pre-existing major depressive disorder…
Virtual Body Swapping With Friend Can Alter Your Sense of Self
A new study shows that, when pairs of friends swapped bodies in a perceptual illusion, their beliefs about their own personalities became more similar to their beliefs about their friends’…
Genetic Study on Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis May Lead to Earlier Diagnosis
A new Danish study identifies genetic risk factors for developing bipolar disorder and psychosis among people with depression. Bipolar disorder and thought disorders such as schizophrenia are serious mental disorders,…
Alzheimer’s Treatment With Antibodies Shows Promise in Clearing Plaques, Aiding Cognition
New research suggests a different therapeutic approach may be helpful in reducing the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. In the study, University of Kentucky investigators discovered an antibody that targets neuro-inflammation…
Pandemic Taking A Toll on Those With Eating Disorders
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a profound, negative impact on nine out of 10 people with eating disorders, according to a new study from the U.K. While it is well…
Depressed, Anxious Young Men May Be at Greater Risk for Mid-Life Heart Attack
Depression or anxiety in young adult males, ages 18 or 19, is linked to a 20 percent greater risk of having a heart attack in middle age, according to a…
Study Aims to ID Which Young Adults with Depression May Benefit from Exercise
Aerobic exercise has clearly been shown to help young adults with major depression, and a new study from Rutgers University researchers suggests it may be possible to predict who would…
Germ Aversion Tied to More Preventative Behavior During Pandemic
People with germ and disease aversion are much more likely to engage in COVID-19 preventative behaviors, compared to older adults or those with a perceived higher risk, according to a…
Feeling Panicked Without Phone Tied to Worse OCD, Poor Sleep Quality
A new study finds a link between feelings of panic when a person is away from their smartphone and increased anxiety and obsessive-compulsive behavior. A related study found that these…
Effectiveness of Virtual Communities Hinge on Trust
In a new study, researchers based in Italy propose that development of trust among all participants is a key objective metric when assessing the effectiveness of virtual groups. Virtual communities…