What causes brain fog in long COVID patients?
Researchers found the COVID-19 virus causes inflammation that disrupts a patient’s blood-brain barrier and contributes to brain fog.
Category: What do we know about mental health?
How do we improve the lives of those with mental health? What do we know about the causes and treatments of mental illnesses?
Chronic sleep deprivation linked to alcohol use
Scientists found a protein linking sleep deprivation and alcohol consumption through the brain reward circuit in rats.
Online yoga decreases stress and boosts memory
Researchers found people who did 8 weeks of moderate-intensity, remote yoga had less stress and anxiety, and better short-term memories.
Teens who use cannabis with alcohol have worse hangovers
Scientists showed teens who use cannabis can have worse hangovers due to heavier drinking and increased risk of depression.
Researchers identify a protein link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s
Researchers showed a specific protein found in patients with type 2 diabetes also occurs in people with Alzheimer’s disease.
Childhood trauma can accelerate aging
Researchers find childhood neglect and abuse can accelerate aging, leaving those affected vulnerable to age-related diseases like dementia.
The relationship between gut microbiome and anxiety disorders
A new study in mice reveals that gut microbiome influences genetics factors which contribute to anxiety behaviors in mice.
Competent bosses make happier employees
The latest in totally unsurprising results: a study has found that a more competent boss can improve workers' job satisfaction and…
How COVID-19 has affected mental health in the US
How has COVID-19 affected mental health in the US? A representative study shows how and why the pandemic had such an impact, which will help…
Going under anesthesia as a teen may change how alcohol affects you
Adolescence, anesthesia, and alcohol: a recipe for a captivating new study. Is anesthesia in adolescence affecting our relationship with…
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