‘SuperAgers’ have memories similar to those 20 to 30 years younger. Here’s how
https://fortune.com/well/2023/03/18/superagers-have-memories-similar-to-those-20-to-30-years-younger
https://fortune.com/well/2023/03/18/superagers-have-memories-similar-to-those-20-to-30-years-younger
Fortune Well
'SuperAgers' have memories to those 20 to 30 years younger. Here's how
SuperAgers’ brains shrink at a slower rate than others their age. It may be about their resilience.
"Did you know that your brain has a cartoonish little version of your body living inside it? It might sound odd, but it’s true!
It’s called the homunculus, and it’s responsible for mapping out your body."
https://www.psypost.org/2023/03/understanding-the-miniature-map-of-your-body-in-the-brain-70123
It’s called the homunculus, and it’s responsible for mapping out your body."
https://www.psypost.org/2023/03/understanding-the-miniature-map-of-your-body-in-the-brain-70123
PsyPost
Understanding the miniature map of your body in the brain
Did you know that your brain has a cartoonish little version of your body living inside it? It might sound odd, but it’s true! It’s called the homunculus, and it’s responsible for mapping out your body. ...
Earth Is Kinda Running Out of People
'We need some more humans—or else.'
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a43351160/global-population-shortage
'We need some more humans—or else.'
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a43351160/global-population-shortage
"Researchers found people with personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder, and those with depression and anxiety are more likely to participate in psychological research studies. Due to this, the findings of studies may be unduly influenced and may be difficult to be replicated."
https://neurosciencenews.com/psychology-research-personality-disorders-22823
https://neurosciencenews.com/psychology-research-personality-disorders-22823
Neuroscience News
People With Personality Disorders Are More Likely to Sign Up for Psychology Studies
Researchers found people with personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder and narcissistic personality disorder, and those with depression and anxiety are more likely to participate in psychological research studies. Due to this, the findings…
"A new study identified sex-specific differences in neurodevelopment and health-related disorders in children who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb. Prenatal alcohol exposure increased female children’s risk of developing depression and anxiety, while in males, prenatal alcohol exposure increased the risk of ADHD, conduct disorders, and oppositional defiance disorder."
https://neurosciencenews.com/prenatal-alcohol-gender-mental-health-22826
https://neurosciencenews.com/prenatal-alcohol-gender-mental-health-22826
Neuroscience News
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Linked to Gender-Specific Adversities
A new study identified sex-specific differences in neurodevelopment and health-related disorders in children who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb. Prenatal alcohol exposure increased female children's risk of developing depression and anxiety, while…
Amanda Bynes has been placed on a psychiatric hold, according to reports, nearly one year to the day after her conservatorship was terminated. The news comes shortly after she canceled an appearance at 90s Con last minute.
According to TMZ, Bynes called 911 on herself on Sunday. The actress was reportedly found wandering around downtown Los Angeles naked and alone. When she came out of a psychotic episode, she supposedly flagged down a car and asked for help. Law enforcement sources tell the outlet Bynes was taken to a nearby police station and a mental health team determined she needed to be placed on a 5150, which is when a person is detained for a 72-hour psychiatric hospitalization.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/amanda-bynes-5150-psychiatric-hold-223331101.html
According to TMZ, Bynes called 911 on herself on Sunday. The actress was reportedly found wandering around downtown Los Angeles naked and alone. When she came out of a psychotic episode, she supposedly flagged down a car and asked for help. Law enforcement sources tell the outlet Bynes was taken to a nearby police station and a mental health team determined she needed to be placed on a 5150, which is when a person is detained for a 72-hour psychiatric hospitalization.
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/amanda-bynes-5150-psychiatric-hold-223331101.html
Yahoo Entertainment
Amanda Bynes placed on 72-hour psychiatric hold: reports
TMZ reports the former child star was walking around downtown L.A. "naked and alone" before seeking help.
"After having Botox injections in the forehead, people’s brains respond in a different way when they see images of faces showing emotion. This may mean they find it harder to interpret other people’s emotions because of disrupted signalling between their facial muscles and their brains."
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2365129-botox-injections-in-forehead-alter-brain-activity-linked-to-emotions
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2365129-botox-injections-in-forehead-alter-brain-activity-linked-to-emotions
Thousands of Mummified Ram Heads Revealed in Ancient Egyptian Temple
https://www.sciencealert.com/thousands-of-mummified-ram-heads-revealed-in-ancient-egyptian-temple
https://www.sciencealert.com/thousands-of-mummified-ram-heads-revealed-in-ancient-egyptian-temple
ScienceAlert
Thousands of Mummified Ram Heads Revealed in Ancient Egyptian Temple
It began over 4,300 years ago.
UK PM Sunak to unveil measures to crack down on anti-social behaviour
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-pm-sunak-unveil-measures-crack-down-anti-social-behaviour-2023-03-26
https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-pm-sunak-unveil-measures-crack-down-anti-social-behaviour-2023-03-26
Reuters
UK PM Sunak to unveil measures to crack down on anti-social behaviour
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will unveil new measures on Monday to crack down on antisocial behaviour by focusing on policing in several areas of England and Wales, as he works to win over voters in the run-up to an election expected next year.
The organization of sex trafficking: Study reveals entrepreneurial cycle of human exploitation
https://phys.org/news/2023-03-sex-trafficking-reveals-entrepreneurial-human.html
https://phys.org/news/2023-03-sex-trafficking-reveals-entrepreneurial-human.html
phys.org
The organization of sex trafficking: Study reveals entrepreneurial cycle of human exploitation
Through coercion and deception, more than 20 million people around the world are forced into labor that generates more than $150 billion in annual profits, according to the International Labour Organization ...
Researchers identify markers of PTSD in the blood
https://phys.org/news/2023-03-markers-ptsd-blood.html
https://phys.org/news/2023-03-markers-ptsd-blood.html
phys.org
Researchers identify markers of PTSD in the blood
A new study has found that people who are currently suffering or face a high risk of post-traumatic stress disorder show particular patterns in four biomarkers that are measurable with a simple blood ...
Mushrooms and their post-rain, electrical conversations
https://phys.org/news/2023-04-mushrooms-post-rain-electrical-conversations.amp
https://phys.org/news/2023-04-mushrooms-post-rain-electrical-conversations.amp
phys.org
Mushrooms and their post-rain, electrical conversations
Certain fungi play a critical role in the ecological sustenance of forest trees. Ectomycorrhizal fungi are one such example. Commonly found on pine, oak, and birch trees, ectomycorrhizal fungi form a ...
"Music can help people with dementia recover some aspects of their memory, feel calmer, and boost their mood—and evidence of this is growing each day."
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/amp/articles/in-conversation-investigating-the-power-of-music-for-dementia
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/amp/articles/in-conversation-investigating-the-power-of-music-for-dementia
Medicalnewstoday
Dementia: Does music have the power to unlock memories?
In this episode of our podcast, MNT investigates how sounds, silence, and music affect our cognitive health, and whether it can be a powerful tool for treating dementia.