It is a fact that as people age, their ability to handle money can decline. This is not just about forgetting to pay bills. It can be a sign of bigger health issues. Many health problems, like diseases that affect the brain or mental health conditions, can make it hard for older adults to make smart money choices. Older adults with these health problems might strugg...
The brain is a complex puzzle. Scientists have developed a clever way to piece it together. They use a tool called dynamic PET. This tool helps them understand how different parts of the brain work. It does this by tracking special substances, called radiotracers. These tracers light up areas of the brain that are active. This is useful for studying mental heal...
Adolescents with mental health issues often struggle with communication and social interaction. This is where virtual reality (VR) steps in. VR is becoming a popular tool in mental health care. It offers a safe and controlled environment for social interaction and therapy. In Japan, a unique television program uses this technology to help young people with mental...
The connection between metabolic conditions and mental health disorders is a significant public health issue. These conditions often appear together. However, the specific genetic regions and biological functions involved in this overlap are not well understood. To shed light on this, researchers conducted a detailed study. They used data from large-scale genome-wide...
The FMR1 premutation is a genetic variation that has been linked to various mental health conditions. However, the connection is not always clear. This is partly because of something called ascertainment bias. This is when the way people are selected for a study can skew the results. To get a better picture, researchers looked at a large group of women who were getti...
The idea of tailoring medical treatments to each child's unique needs is gaining traction. This approach, known as precision medicine, is particularly promising for kids with mental health issues. The goal is to use information about parents' mental and behavioral traits to predict how a child might develop. This can help create personalized plans for each child's ca...
Psychiatric disorders are a big concern for public health. We know childhood challenges can raise the risk of these disorders. But have you ever thought about how other factors outside the family might play a role? A study looked at this by using out-of-home care (OHC) as a way to understand these challenges better. They found that girls and boys might be affected di...
Did you know that tiny creatures living in your gut can chat with your brain? Yes, gut microbes can actually communicate with the brain through something called the gut-brain axis. This might sound a bit weird, but it's true! These little critters change as we grow older, with the number and types decreasing over time. Now, scientists are trying to figure out how th...
Did you know that how you live your life can affect your brain health? Scientists wanted to find out if certain lifestyle choices could cause neurological and psychiatric disorders. They looked at things like how much physical activity you get, your diet, and even if you smoke. They studied how these factors might change the structure of your brain using special brai...
Ever wondered how childhood trauma affects the brain, even in people who seem perfectly healthy? Researchers have started to look into this. They know that childhood trauma can lead to mental health issues, and the brain region that controls emotions and memories, called the limbic system, might be impacted. Most studies have focused on people with psychiatric disord...