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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… 

Caffeine against Alzheimer’s disease

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From the University of Bonn media release: As part of a German-French research project, a team led by Dr. Christa E. Müller from the University of Bonn and Dr. David Blum from the University of… 

Higher blood pressure is linked to a lower tendency to worry

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From the Plataforma SINC media release: Blood pressure modulates a person’s tendency to worry and can be associated with a “tranquilising” effect when elevated. This is indicated in a new study, led by Spanish researchers,… 

Health benefits of green exercise for kids shown in new study

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From the Coventry University media release: Children who are exposed to scenes of nature while exercising are more likely to experience health-enhancing effects after activity, according to a Coventry University study published this week in…