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Rejuvenating’ the Alzheimer’s brain

Written by | 8 Jun 2021

Alzheimer’s disease is the main cause of dementia and current therapeutic strategies cannot prevent, slow down or cure the pathology. The disease is characterized by memory loss, caused… read more.

FDA approves Lybalvi for schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder – Alkermes

Written by | 2 Jun 2021

Alkermes announced that the FDA has approved Lybalvi (olanzapine and samidorphan) for the treatment of adults with schizophrenia and for the treatment of adults with bipolar I disorder,… read more.

Changes in how cholesterol breaks down in the body may accelerate progression of dementia

Written by | 2 Jun 2021

Study suggests that some cholesterol medications may impact signaling pathways in the brain, particularly in men The blood-brain barrier is impermeable to cholesterol, yet high blood cholesterol is… read more.

Low blood flow in the brain may be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease

Written by | 1 Jun 2021

Patients who suffer from REM sleep behaviour disorder have altered blood flow in the brain, which can lead to a lack of oxygen in the brain tissue. In… read more.

A complex link between body mass index and Alzheimer’s

Written by | 23 May 2021

Though obesity in midlife is linked to an increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests that a high body mass index later in life doesn’t necessarily translate… read more.

Partners of people with schizophrenia often have a psychiatric disorder

Written by | 13 May 2021

Article written by Gary Finnegan. It is well-established that the children of people with serious mental health issues can be affected by their parents’ illness. Now new research… read more.

How do antidepressants trigger fear and anxiety?

Written by | 4 May 2021

More than 100 million people worldwide take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as Prozac and Zoloft, to treat depression, anxiety and related conditions, but these drugs have… read more.

Frequent internet use by older people during lockdown linked to mental health benefits

Written by | 2 May 2021

A new study from the University of Surrey has found that among people aged 55 to 75 more frequent use of the internet was beneficial for mental health… read more.

Blood test for depression, bipolar disorder

Written by | 26 Apr 2021

Worldwide, 1 in 4 people will suffer from a depressive episode in their lifetime.

Housework may improve brain health

Written by | 24 Apr 2021

Engaging in household chores may be beneficial for brain health in older adults. In a recent Baycrest study, older adults who spent more time on household chores showed… read more.

Can financial stress lead to physical pain in later years?

Written by | 21 Apr 2021

Financial stress can have an immediate impact on well-being, but can it lead to physical pain nearly 30 years later? The answer is yes, according to new research… read more.

Exposure to harmful chemicals in plastic may contribute to postpartum depression

Written by | 8 Apr 2021

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may influence hormonal shifts during pregnancy as well as contribute to postpartum depression, according to a small study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology &… read more.

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