Author name: Payal Gupta

The Moderate Use of the Internet Assists Teens To Cope Better With Psychological Stress

A recent study observed that adolescents between age 13 to 17 from poor socioeconomic backgrounds and average internet use cope better with psychological stress than adolescents with more or no access to the internet. Kathryn Modecki, the lead author from Griffith University, Menzies Health Institute, of School and applied philosophy, states that the team discovered …

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FDA Approves a Rehabilitation Option For Stroke That Uses The Vagus Nerve Stimulation

On the 27th day of August 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) declared that it had permitted a new means of rehabilitation technology that aids in treating stroke patients with moderate to severe motor deficits. Scientists created the Micro Transponder Vivistim Paired VNS System (Vivistim System) stroke rehabilitation system for rehabilitation exercises in patients with …

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Study Shows That the Dorsal Striatum Plays a Role in Consolidating New Leaned Actions

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai, have published a study titled Opposing Roles for Striatonigral and Striatopallidal Neurons in Dorsolateral Striatum in Consolidating New Instrumental Actions in the journal Nature. In this study, the team reports that the brain’s dorsal striatum plays a role in compiling newly learned behavior. Researchers find a …

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Researchers Find a Link Between Complex Trauma and Cognitive Impairments

Researchers from King’s College, London, have found a link between complex trauma in children and cognitive impairment and psychopathology. Repeated interpersonal violence or neglect at an early age can lead to complex trauma. Complex trauma often occurs with a caregiver resulting in the child’s inability to form a secure attachment. Attachments influence the mental and …

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Dr. Sanam Hafeez Gives Tips for Going Back to Sleep After Waking Up in the Middle of the Night

Dr. Sanam Hafeez, a neuropsychologist in New York, gave tips on how people can sleep better. He also provided insight into why people wake up in the middle of the night. Insomnia is a common problem, with about 30-48% of older adults suffering from the disorder and 10-30% having chronic insomnia in the U.S alone. …

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Studies Show That Teenagers With ADHD Are More Likely to Become Nicotine Dependent

Numerous studies have shown that adults and teenagers with ADHD are more likely to become smokers. In addition, they are more likely to begin the habit earlier in life and have a more challenging time quitting. Factors that lead to smoking in teenagers with ADHD Scientists theorize that numerous factors could lead to nicotine use …

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Researchers Find That Gut Microbiome Can Slow Down Brain Aging

Researchers from the APC Microbiome, Ireland, in the University College Cork have developed a gut microbiome method to slow brain aging. The team experimented on a group of mice to come to their conclusion. However, they think it is still too early to know if it will work on humans. How researchers conducted the study …

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Researchers Develop Technique to Scan For Dementia Using Artificial Intelligence

Researchers from the Alan Turing Institute have developed a method that uses artificial intelligence to scan for dementia. The test works after a single brain scan and can spot dementia years before symptoms appear, and the scans show no sign of injury. Dementia affects over 850,000 people in the U.K alone. About 1 in 6 …

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The Importance of Getting Your Hearing Tested Before Replacing Your Hearing Aid

Whether you are experiencing difficulties with your hearing or thinking about replacing your hearing aid, getting a hearing test is essential. There are numerous ways an audiologist can test your hearing. One of them is pure-tone testing. Here the audiologist tests how you hear sounds at different volumes and pitches. An audiologist can also perform …

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