Meditation can be harmful
Miguel Farias, Coventry University Since mindfulness it’s something you can practice at home for free, it often sounds like the perfect tonic for stress and mental health issues. Mindfulness is a type of…
Test predicts future cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s
One of the most frightening aspects of a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease is the lack of knowledge about what lies ahead. Both patients and caregivers face the uncertainty of the disease’s progress, but…
Cognitive disengagement syndrome
Sofia Barbosa Boucas, Brunel University London Do you find that you daydream a lot? Are you often sluggish and tend to disengage easily when doing a task? You might have cognitive disengagement syndrome,…
Facial heat patterns reveal vital health clues
A quick examination of the face can reveal whether we are ageing well and our risk of developing certain diseases. Chinese scientists have found that comparing the heat coming off the nose, cheeks…
AI models that analyze medical images can be biased
Anne Trafton | MIT News Artificial intelligence models often play a role in medical diagnoses, especially when it comes to analyzing images such as X-rays. However, studies have found that these models don’t always perform…
What should we call mental distress?
Nick Haslam, The University of Melbourne and Naomi Baes, The University of Melbourne We talk about mental health more than ever, but the language we should use remains a vexed issue. Should we…
Brain scans identify six types of depression and anxiety
In the future, treating depression might involve a quick brain scan to identify the most effective therapy for each individual. An analysis of brain activity during rest and while performing specific tasks, conducted…
Alzheimer’s Isn’t The Only Form of Dementia.
Nikki-Anne Wilson, UNSW Sydney What’s the difference? is a new editorial product that explains the similarities and differences between commonly confused health and medical terms, and why they matter. Changes in thinking and…
Exercise reduces the risk of cognitive impairment
Individuals with high blood pressure face a heightened risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia. However, recent findings from a study conducted by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine offer promising news:…
Possible link between tattoos and lymphoma
A new study from Lund University in Sweden suggests that tattoos could be a risk factor for lymphoma, a type of cancer in the lymphatic system. This revelation underscores the need for further…