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Behavioral Neuroscience – News and Features

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Combination Therapy Slows Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

Researchers at CAMH found that combining cognitive remediation techniques with transcranial direct current stimulation effectively slows cognitive decline in older adults with major depressive disorder and mild cognitive impairment.
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Investigating Aging and Society Across the Natural World

A recent paper including 16 studies has shed light on aging and society across the natural world. One study into red deer shows that older female deer become less and less social with age, cutting down competition and reducing the risk of parasites.
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How Our Personality Influences Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior

Researchers identified individuals characterized by high conscientiousness and extraversion are more likely to accumulate longer periods of both physical activity and sedentary behavior.
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Article

Life With Fibromyalgia: Exploring Current Research

In this article, we explore treatment options for fibromyalgia, what current research can tell us about the disease and what the future of fibromyalgia research could look like.
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Loss of Smell Linked to 139 Medical Conditions

Research reveals a significant connection between olfactory loss and inflammation in 139 medical conditions. The findings suggest that olfactory dysfunction may serve as an early indicator of diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
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Don’t Underestimate the Power of Positive Thinking Whilst Aging

Whether a person views age-related changes in a positive or negative light may influence how they perceive their cognitive abilities.
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Article

Reclaiming the Narrative for Black Scientists

This article highlights several inspiring men and women working across academia and industry who are breaking barriers and regaining ownership of their own narratives.
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Why Do Older Monkeys Become Less Sociable?

A study on rhesus macaques found that reduced social connections in older individuals may protect them from infectious diseases. The research indicates that the benefits of fewer social ties could explain why many animals experience social aging.
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Childhood Attention Variability and Genetic Factors May Predict Psychosis Risk

Researchers looked at how the youths’ risk for psychotic-like experiences varied based on their attention span and genetic variants that may predispose them to different neuropsychiatric conditions.
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Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Linked to Cognitive Difficulties in Children

A study found that children exposed to cannabis in utero showed weaker cognitive and behavioral skills, including difficulties with impulse control, attention and aggression management.
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