Mental Health and Brain Health

Novel research reveals how adversity shapes the developing brain and its connection to future health risks | Virginia Tech News

Novel research reveals how adversity shapes the developing brain and its connection to future health risks | Virginia Tech News
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“Jungmeen and I get to tackle thorny problems while pursuing answers to questions that matter for promoting healthier youth development,” Deater-Deckard said. “Our team utilizes state-of-the-art quantitative modeling techniques to integrate complex arrays of data from many sources such as

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Technology and Brain Health

Study: Browsing negative content online makes mental health struggles worse | MIT News

Study: Browsing negative content online makes mental health struggles worse | MIT News
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People struggling with their mental health are more likely to browse negative content online, and in turn, that negative content makes their symptoms worse, according to a series of studies by researchers at MIT.

The group behind the research has

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The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

Can a healthy lifestyle counteract accelerated brain aging?

Can a healthy lifestyle counteract accelerated brain aging?
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Scientists have linked prediabetes and diabetes to brain aging. Christian Charisius/picture alliance via Getty Images
  • Both prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are associated with an increased risk for brain-related health issues.
  • Using brain imaging, researchers from the
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Nutrition for Brain Health

Mediterranean diet linked to better brain health in Hispanic/Latino adults

Mediterranean diet linked to better brain health in Hispanic/Latino adults
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Closely following a Mediterranean diet was associated with having better brain health among Hispanic/Latino adults in a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2025. The meeting is in Los Angeles, Feb. 5-7,

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Mental Health and Brain Health

Eating more flavonoids may slow aging and boost brain health, study finds

Eating more flavonoids may slow aging and boost brain health, study finds
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New research suggests a simple dietary change—boosting flavonoid-rich foods—can help older adults stay stronger, sharper, and more resilient as they age.

Eating more flavonoids may slow aging and boost brain health, study findsStudy: Associations between flavonoid-rich food and flavonoid intakes and incident unhealthy aging outcomes in older U.S. males and females.

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Technology and Brain Health

The new tech treatments that could improve mental health

The new tech treatments that could improve mental health
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Irene Jimenez Padilla used to suffer persistent traumatic flashbacks from her time as a nurse during the Covid-19 pandemic. Then a cult computer puzzle game changed everything.

Padilla was plagued by memories centred on patients who had died painful deaths

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The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

What Happens to Your Brain When You Exercise

What Happens to Your Brain When You Exercise
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According to the World Health Organization, nearly 1 in 6 people worldwide are living with a neurological disorder. In the U.S. alone, approximately 5.8 million people have Alzheimer’s disease, and 1 million are living with Parkinson’s disease. Fortunately, you can

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Nutrition for Brain Health

Another benefit of the Mediterranean diet: Better brain organization

Another benefit of the Mediterranean diet: Better brain organization
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Based on a study of nearly 3,000 adults, one particular, simple diet has been shown to result in improved communication and structure of the brain’s white matter. The more participants adhered to the eating plan, the better the improvements.

Rich

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Mental Health and Brain Health

GLP-1 drugs tied to lower brain inflammation, higher depression risk

GLP-1 drugs tied to lower brain inflammation, higher depression risk
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GLP-1 drugs may protect the brain from inflammation, some studies say, but others warn they may increase depression risk. Image credit: James Manning – PA Images/Getty Images.
  • Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1) drugs are a class of
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Technology and Brain Health

Technology in Mental Health: Trends & Innovations

Technology in Mental Health: Trends & Innovations
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Mental health technology is a burgeoning field, reshaping the way we approach emotional well-being. Recent advances have led to the development of apps, telehealth services, and AI-driven assessments. These tools are part of a growing market: in 2023, the global

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