Researchers have identified dendritic nanotubes – ultrathin connections between neurons that can transport disease-related proteins. The structures, distinct from conventional synapses, may accelerate toxic protein accumulation in specific brain cells during early Alzheimer’s pathology, offering potential new therapeutic targets.
Twenty-five years of Northwestern University research reveals that adults over 80 with exceptional memory possess unique brain structures, greater resistance to Alzheimer’s pathology, and enhanced cellular characteristics that challenge traditional assumptions about cognitive decline during normal ageing processes in humans.
A comprehensive global analysis of nearly 6,000 participants reveals that brief exposure to urban nature provides substantial mental health benefits, with urban forests emerging as particularly powerful environments for psychological wellbeing. The research offers evidence-based guidance for integrating green spaces into public health strategies.
A pioneering music therapy programme embedded within NHS mental health dementia wards has demonstrated feasibility and acceptability in a groundbreaking study that could transform care for some of the most vulnerable patients in the health system. The MELODIC intervention achieved high treatment adherence rates while showing no increase in distress symptoms or safety incidents.
A landmark survey in the United States has revealed that deeply meaningful patient encounters, termed “sacred moments,” could offer a powerful antidote to the epidemic of physician burnout plaguing healthcare systems worldwide.
A comprehensive longitudinal study tracking nearly 12,000 American children has revealed compelling evidence that increased social media use during early adolescence directly contributes to elevated depressive symptoms, rather than simply reflecting pre-existing mental health challenges. The research provides the first robust scientific foundation for clinical recommendations regarding youth digital media consumption.
New research highlights how financial barriers disproportionately affect lower-income Europeans seeking mental health support, with some countries showing alarming inequality ratios.
A comprehensive evaluation of a green social prescribing programme in northern England has demonstrated that connecting people with nature-based activities can significantly improve mental health outcomes within just 12 weeks. The findings, published 16 April 2025 in Health & Social Care in the Community, highlight the potential for nature-based interventions to serve as effective therapeutic […]
A groundbreaking study from Finland’s University of Turku has demonstrated that anxiety disorders in children can be effectively screened through school health services, with digital interventions showing promising results in reducing symptoms. The research, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry on 4 February 2025, is the first randomised […]
Vanderbilt researchers demonstrate effectiveness of automated alerts in prompting suicide risk screening, with interruptive alerts proving significantly more successful than passive notifications.
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