Neuroscience research finds antidepressants enhance dynamic brain network reconfigurations

[ad_1] In a new study published in Psychiatry Research, scientists have found that antidepressant users exhibit increased dynamics in brain network connectivity, suggesting that antidepressant treatment may enhance the brain’s network flexibility and integration across various regions. The findings provide new insights into how antidepressant medication influences the brain and exerts its clinical effects. Prior … Read more

Distinct Sleep Patterns Linked to Health Outcomes

[ad_1] Summary: Researchers have identified four distinct sleep patterns linked to long-term health outcomes, revealing the profound impact of sleep habits on chronic health conditions. Utilizing data from the Midlife in the United States study, the team found that “insomnia sleepers” and “nappers” dominate the population, with insomnia sleepers facing a higher risk of chronic … Read more

Variability and Spaced Learning Key to Enhanced Memory

[ad_1] Summary: A new study uncovers the nuanced effects of spaced learning on memory, emphasizing the importance of the content’s variability and the intervals between learning sessions. The study contrasts the impact of learning identical content versus content with variations, across different timescales, on memory retention. Findings reveal that spaced repetition enhances memory for identical … Read more

Study finds COVID-19 had greater impact on life expectancy than previously believed

[ad_1] This article has been reviewed according to Science X’s editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content’s credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication reputable news agency proofread Ok! Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain × close Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study published in The Lancet reveals never-before-seen details about staggeringly high … Read more

CDC says bacterial infection that spreads through showers, faucets and AC units has killed 80 and hospitalized 500 in US

[ad_1] By Cassidy Morrison Senior Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com 20:17 12 Mar 2024, updated 20:27 12 Mar 2024 Of 214 disease outbreaks over five years, 184 were caused by legionella bacteria Legionella grows in public and private water systems that provide drinking water READ MORE:  What is legionella and how dangerous is it? A lung infection … Read more

Sneezing already? Doctors are seeing ‘unusually’ high levels of patients with severe allergies BEFORE spring

[ad_1] By Emily Joshu Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com 16:34 12 Mar 2024, updated 16:34 12 Mar 2024 If you’ve been sneezing more than usual and feel like your allergies are in full swing already, you’re not alone.  Americans across the country are reporting that allergy season has hit them early, despite the fact that it’s … Read more