Mental Health and Brain Health

New LSD-like drug could revolutionize mental health treatment

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Scientists have long known that psychedelics like LSD can help the brain grow new connections. These drugs promote something called neuroplasticity, which helps the brain heal from mental illness. But there’s a major problem: hallucinations. Drugs like LSD come with

Mental Health and Brain Health

Impact of domestic violence on mental health ‘can last for decades’

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Nutrition for Brain Health

What Happens to Your Brain Health When You Take Creatine

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Creatine has been celebrated for its ability to boost muscle energy and strength, but research now suggests it may also benefit brain health. Early studies indicate that creatine supplements could enhance cognitive function in older adults and people with dementia

Mental Health and Brain Health

Popular sugar substitute erythritol may impair brain blood vessel health, study finds

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New research published in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests that erythritol, a popular sugar substitute, may negatively affect the cells lining blood vessels in the brain. In laboratory experiments, researchers found that erythritol increased oxidative stress, disrupted nitric oxide

The Relationship Between Brain Health and Lifestyle

The connection between heart and brain health is key to overall wellness

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The connection between heart and brain health is key to overall wellness

Published: November 20, 2024

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

According to the American Heart Association, there is a connection between the health of your heart and your brain,

Mental Health and Brain Health

Domestic violence can affect victims’ brain health for life, study suggests | Domestic violence

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Women who are victims of domestic violence are at a higher risk of traumatic brain injury and mental health conditions for many years after the abuse has ended, a study has found.

Almost one in three women around the world

Technology and Brain Health

Technology can provide a mental health lifeline for the military community

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Technology has significantly expanded access to mental health resources and treatments, particularly for service members, veterans, and their families. 

As a spouse of an Navy veteran, I always found comfort in knowing that no matter where a permanent change of

Mental Health and Brain Health

AI Model Maps Brain Dynamics to Boost Mental Health Diagnosis

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Summary: A new adaptive brain modeling framework offers fresh hope for objective diagnosis of neuropsychiatric disorders, which currently lack reliable neuroimaging biomarkers. Using an enhanced version of the Landau-Stuart oscillator model, researchers simulated brain activity to better capture individual-specific neural

Technology and Brain Health

Digital Brain Health App for Women Navigating Perimenopause

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Prickly Pear Health Launches AI-Powered Brain Health App for Perimenopausal Transition

What You Should Know: 

– Prickly Pear Health, a digital health company specializing in women’s brain health, announced the official launch of its AI-powered digital brain health app for women navigating the perimenopausal transition. 

– Built by female founder Imen

Technology and Brain Health

Exploring the potential of digital biomarkers as a measure of brain health ‘capital’

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A fundamental limitation in current brain health assessments is the lack of widely used, scalable, disease-agnostic tools capable of evaluating cognitive, motor, emotional, and sensory functions simultaneously. Traditional methods are typically condition-specific, targeting isolated neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s or