Current reporting, research and professional developments across Neuropsychology, curated for psychologists and behavioral-health professionals.
As researchers have sought to demonstrate the therapeutic benefits of mind-altering drugs like LSD and psilocybin “magic mushrooms,” many have struggled to explain exactly how these compounds work on ...
Vitamin D levels in midlife may play a bigger role in long-term brain health than previously thought. In a study following nearly 800 people over 16 years, those with higher vitamin D levels in their 30s and 40s had…
A common vaccine millions take every year has been linked to 'significantly lower' dementia risk in elderly people. A large ...
Amanda Erickson is a news editor at STAT. For her new research on the brain’s plumbing system, neuroscientist Maiken Nedergaard ...
Background Visual word recognition relies on a finely tuned interplay between the ventral and dorsal visual pathways. While the ventral stream is classically regarded as the primary substrate for orthographic processing…
Sleep helps the brain to cleanse itself—and now this process can be measured in humans entirely noninvasively. Researchers at ...
A neurological condition that worsens over time, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is typified by memory loss, cognitive decline, and functional degradation. Traditional diagnostic techniques such as neuroimaging, cerebrospinal…
This new Masters programme is the first of its kind in Ireland and has been designed for psychology graduates with a keen interest in ...
The latest research suggests there’s far more to good fortune than mere accident When the founder of Panasonic, Kōnosuke ...
Prenatal stress may lead to cognitive and behavioral dysfunction in the offspring. Large evidence has shown the deleterious effects of maternal stress on cognitive and behavioral functions of the offspring; however, the…
Greed, characterized by an insatiable desire for more wealth, power, or possessions, has long been a topic of fascination across various fields, including psychology, economics, philosophy, religion, and sociology [1]…
Anxiety symptoms exhibit day-night variation, often peaking in the late afternoon or evening. Despite clinical recognition of anxiety’s diurnal variation, time of day is rarely considered in the design or interpretation…
Scientists have uncovered a surprising brain-based trigger for high blood pressure, tracing it to a small region in the brainstem that normally controls breathing. This area, which kicks in during forceful exhalations…
Your morning coffee or tea could be quietly supporting your brain health. A long-term study found that moderate consumption of caffeinated coffee or tea was linked to an 18% lower risk of dementia and better cognitive…
Postoperative sleep disturbances are common and have been shown to exacerbate incisional pain by enhancing the central nervous system’s excitability. However, the specific neural circuit mechanisms underlying the pain…
A key Alzheimer’s drug has finally revealed its secret. Researchers discovered that lecanemab works by activating the brain’s immune cells—but only through a specific part of the antibody called the Fc fragment. This…
The therapeutic potential of cannabinoids is increasingly recognized; however, their use is often associated with adverse effects, such as conditioned place aversion (CPA). The molecular mechanisms underlying CPA remain…
Scientists have built a working simulation of an entire adult fruit fly brain and connected it to a physics-based virtual body ...
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Scientists have developed a promising new approach to treating Alzheimer’s disease by turning ordinary brain cells into powerful plaque-clearing machines. Instead of requiring frequent antibody infusions like current…
Scientists have uncovered a surprising new role for little-known brain cells called tanycytes that may influence the development of Alzheimer’s disease. These specialized cells appear to help remove toxic tau protein…
A new study has uncovered why some brain cells are more resistant to Alzheimer’s damage than others. Researchers found a natural cleanup system that helps remove toxic tau protein before it can form harmful clumps. The…
Cognitive decline in neurological disorders substantially impairs daily functioning and quality of life, underscoring the need for effective non-pharmacological interventions. We aimed to quantify the behavioral benefits…
Subtle changes in brain blood flow and oxygen use are closely linked to hallmark signs of Alzheimer’s, including amyloid plaques and memory-related brain shrinkage. Simple, noninvasive scans may one day help spot risk…
Scientists have created a blood test that can estimate when Alzheimer’s symptoms are likely to begin. By measuring a protein called p-tau217, the model predicts symptom onset within roughly three to four years. The…
Being an expert birdwatcher is more than a hobby. It’s a pastime that may alter the structure and function of your brain.
A common bacterium best known for causing pneumonia and sinus infections may also play a surprising role in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that Chlamydia pneumoniae can invade the retina and brain, where it…
Exercise may sharpen the mind by repairing the brain’s protective shield. Researchers found that physical activity prompts the liver to release an enzyme that removes a harmful protein causing the blood-brain barrier to…
TOLEDO, Ohio — The Alzheimer’s Association is seeing record levels of federal support, a development, Alzheimer's Association ...
Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with dementia. While researchers have some idea of the factors that elevate risk ...
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