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Many Seniors with Depression Faring Well During Pandemic
A new study finds that one very vulnerable population group appears to be holding its own during the COVID-19 pandemic. An assessment of seniors with a pre-existing major depressive disorder...
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Virtual Body Swapping With Friend Can Alter Your Sense of Self
A new study shows that, when pairs of friends swapped bodies in a perceptual illusion, their beliefs about their own personalities became more similar to their beliefs about their friends’...
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Genetic Study on Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis May Lead to Earlier Diagnosis
A new Danish study identifies genetic risk factors for developing bipolar disorder and psychosis among people with depression. Bipolar disorder and thought disorders such as schizophrenia are serious mental disorders,...
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Alzheimer’s Treatment With Antibodies Shows Promise in Clearing Plaques, Aiding Cognition
New research suggests a different therapeutic approach may be helpful in reducing the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. In the study, University of Kentucky investigators discovered an antibody that targets neuro-inflammation...
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