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Neuropsychology and Neurology News Articles

Vitamin D Deficiency Among Parkinson’s

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
Individuals with Parkinson's disease appear more likely to be vitamin D deficient than healthy adults of the same age or patients with Alzheimer's disease. "Vitamin D is important for maintaining many physiologic ...  Read more... »

The More You Drink, The More Brain Shrinks

Monday, October 13th, 2008
A new study suggests that, in contrast to studies on heart disease, moderate alcohol consumption does not protect the brain from aging or disease. Instead, the study found that ...  Read more... »

Last Chance Therapy for Depression

Monday, October 13th, 2008
Unfortunately, treatment resistance depression affects millions of individuals. Most have struggled for years with the disability and anguish over how to cope with their condition. A new option may provide a means ...  Read more... »

These Uncertain Times Stress Health

Thursday, October 9th, 2008
Authorities worry that the dramatic readjustment of American and global stock markets, anxiety over the burden of the government’s bailout of Wall Street, and the added stress placed on all Americans ...  Read more... »

Staying Calm In Stressful Situations

Thursday, October 9th, 2008
Why do some people have the ability to remain calm and relaxed even in the most stressful situations? New mouse experiments are providing insight into brain changes that allow a safe ...  Read more... »

Narcissistic Individuals Are Often Leaders

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008
When a group is without a leader, you can often count on a narcissist to take charge, a new study suggests. In a report lead by Ohio State researchers, investigators found that ...  Read more... »

Child’s Bipolar May Continue Into Young Adulthood

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
Although parents hope their child will outgrow a diagnosis of bipolar, new research suggests about 44 percent of individuals who had bipolar disorder as children continue to have manic episodes as young adults. This rate, along ...  Read more... »

Phobias Associated With Altered Brain Response

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008
New research discovers a biological link to the common anxiety disorder known as generalized social phobia. Investigators discovered the condition is accompanied by an altered brain response to negative statements or criticisms. ...  Read more... »

Brain Changes Linked to BPD

Friday, October 3rd, 2008
A science update from the National Institute of Mental Health explains that differences in the working tissue of the brain, called grey matter, have been linked to borderline personality ...  Read more... »

Impact of Television Violence

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
The effect of media violence on behavior has become a significant policy and public health issue. In a new study appearing in the September issue of Perspecitves on Psychological Science psychologists ...  Read more... »
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