“Smell training” best for COVID-19, experts say
Photo Cred: Anna Shvets/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Smell training should be used in lieu of corticosteroids to treat smell loss caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a group...
Read MoreLarge study looks at COVID-19 infection and subsequent mental health, neurological conditions
Photo Cred: Anna Shvets/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury One in three novel coronavirus (COVID-19) survivors received a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis within six months of infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that...
Read MoreNegative mood linked to amygdala activity
Photo Cred: MART PRODUCTION/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury How the amygdala responds to viewing negative and subsequent neutral stimuli may impact an individual’s daily mood, according to a new study published...
Read MoreStudy says some stress may be beneficial to brain
Photo Cred: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Stress is a universal human experience that almost everyone deals with from time to time, which is often viewed as negative. However, new...
Read MoreResearch shows individualized diet essential to mental health
Photo Cred: Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Customized diets and lifestyle changes could be key to optimizing mental health, according to new research by Binghamton University in New York, published...
Read MoreSeasonal daylight variation influences brain function, research finds
Photo Cred: Anna Shvets/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury New research from the University of Turku compared how the length of daylight hours affected the opioid receptors in humans and rats. The...
Read MoreStudy examines integrative approach to preventing Alzheimer’s disease
Photo Cred: Matthias Zomer/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury In Alzheimer’s disease prevention, there is value in an integrated approach using daily exercise, nutraceuticals, oriental practices such as Qigong and meditation, and...
Read More“Brain training” potential treatment strategy for post-traumatic stress
Photo Cred: Cottonbro/Pexels By Katherine Shagoury Neurofeedback may be an effective treatment for individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new study published in the journal NeuroImage: Clinical....
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