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Chronic pain research explores the brain

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From the University of Adelaide media release: New insights into how the human brain responds to chronic pain could eventually lead to improved treatments for patients, according to University of Adelaide researchers. Neuroplasticity is the… 

Internet use can help ward off depression among elderly

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From the Michigan State University media release: It’s estimated that as many as 10 million older Americans suffer from depression, often brought on by feelings of loneliness and isolation. However, new research — a project… 

Mental illness not usually linked to crime, research finds

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From the American Psychological Association media release: In a study of crimes committed by people with serious mental disorders, only 7.5 percent were directly related to symptoms of mental illness, according to new research published… 

Is Parkinsons an autoimmune disease?

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From the Columbia University Medical Center media release: The cause of neuronal death in Parkinson’s disease is still unknown, but a new study proposes that neurons may be mistaken for foreign invaders and killed by… 

When eating disorders do not respond to psychotherapy

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From the Journal of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics media release: Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is widely recommended for eating disorders (ED) by most evidence-based treatment guidelines. However, less than a half of ED patients report a…