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Memory and Perception News Articles

Subtle Brain Changes Can Lead to Alzheimer’s

Monday, May 12th, 2008
New research using sophisticated computer simulations has allowed a team of physical chemists to show how a minor, seemingly inconsequential gene mutation can begin the cascade to Alzheimer's disease. Historically, the causes ...  Read more... »

Unique Response to Discrimination Among U.S. Asians

Monday, May 12th, 2008
In the first national study of Asians living in the United States researchers discover that for some individuals, strong ties to their ethnicity can guard against the negative effects of racism. ...  Read more... »

Stress Triggers Depression in Women, Alcohol Craving in Men

Monday, May 12th, 2008
An interesting new study finds that women and men tend to have different types of stress-related psychological disorders. Women have greater rates of depression and some types of anxiety disorders than ...  Read more... »

Studying Ethical Dilemmas in the Brain

Friday, May 9th, 2008
What are the neurological underpinnings of moral and ethical decision-making in the brain? A group of researchers set about to find some answers to this question in a new ...  Read more... »

An Optimistic Health Outlook Pays Dividends

Friday, May 2nd, 2008
While a series of studies have found that optimism is associated with better health than pessimism, the reason for the association has been obscure. The May issue of Harvard Men's ...  Read more... »

Risk of Alzheimer’s Varies by Gender

Friday, May 2nd, 2008
The risk of developing Alzheimer's disease appears to differ between the sexes, suggests a new French study. In a review of almost 7000 people over the age of 65 ...  Read more... »

Counseling Plus Computer Behavioral Therapy Helps Addicts

Friday, May 2nd, 2008
A new study finds that drug abusers who used a computer-assisted training program in addition to receiving traditional counseling stayed abstinent significantly longer than those who received counseling alone. The Yale University ...  Read more... »

TV Portrayal of Therapists Hamper Support

Friday, May 2nd, 2008
A new study suggests televisions' portray of psychological counseling has a profound influence on utilization of psychological services. Given the success of network television programming one might come to the conclusion ...  Read more... »

Insights on Women and Depression

Thursday, May 1st, 2008
A new educational brochure discussing the many dimension of major depression in women is now available from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The booklet highlights the fact that an estimated ...  Read more... »

Sleep Is Precious Commodity When Living With Alzheimer’s

Thursday, May 1st, 2008
The adage that all an individual needs is a good night's sleep is apropos for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers. However, sleep disturbances among Alzheimer's patients can vary significantly from those ...  Read more... »
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