TMS Shows Promise for Alcohol Addiction

Deep, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is safe and effective in decreasing symptoms of alcohol addiction and brain reactivity, new research suggests. In a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial, participants who received TMS targeting the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) and anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) for 3 weeks showed significantly reduced heavy drinking days compared with a group who received a sham […]

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Statins side effect: The ‘serious side effect’ to report to your doctor straight away

This Morning: Dr Chris reveals grapefruit can affect statins We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Patients are prescribed statins if their cholesterol is too high. Simvastatin, […]

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‘Mini-brains’ provide clues about early life origins of schizophrenia

Multiple changes in brain cells during the first month of embryonic development may contribute to schizophrenia later in life, according to a new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The researchers, whose study was published in Molecular Psychiatry on Nov. 17, used stem cells collected from patients with schizophrenia and people without the disease to grow 3-dimensional “mini-brains” or organoids […]

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Want to be less sensitive? Let workout help you with that

The psychology behind exercise and its usefulness in building mental resilience for those who are highly sensitive. How do you react when your boss gives you feedback? Or when your friend cancels plans? Or when someone calls you out for something that they didn’t like? If your immediate thought is one of fear, stress or upset, you might consider yourself […]

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High cholesterol: Four signs in your legs that could signify the ‘need’ for amputation

High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info High cholesterol means you have too much cholesterol – a waxy substance produced […]

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New models needed to radically shift the food system

According to the paper titled Enacting theories of change for food systems transformation under climate change, published in Global Food Security, food systems are responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions from human activity, and agricultural yields are at risk due to climate change impacts. And yet, there is not a clear picture of the different elements of […]

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The six-minute training hack that can improve face recognition skills

Is that really you on your driver’s license or passport photo? That is the question facing border security officials, police, security staff and forensic scientists on a daily basis. Upskilling people in these roles to make quick decisions about unfamiliar faces costs thousands of dollars and many hours in training. Get it right, and Australia’s national security, criminal legal systems […]

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