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ADHD Brains Enter Sleep-Like States While Awake, Disrupting Focus
New research reveals ADHD brains slip into brief sleep-like episodes during waking hours, explaining attention lapses and slower reactions.
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AI Therapy Shows Promise Over Human Clinicians in Mental Health Treatment
New research suggests AI-powered therapy may deliver better mental health outcomes than traditional human-delivered care.
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Hearing Aids Cut Dementia Risk 33% Despite No Memory Test Improvements
Seven-year study reveals hearing aids protect against dementia even when cognitive tests show no improvement.
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Depression May Signal Early Brain Changes Years Before Parkinson's or Dementia Diagnosis
New research reveals depression often appears years before Parkinson's or dementia diagnosis, suggesting it reflects early brain changes.
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5 Weeks of Brain Training Cuts Dementia Risk by 25% for 20 Years
Speed-of-processing training in adults 65+ showed lasting protection against dementia in groundbreaking 20-year study.
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AI Maps Hidden Gene Networks Driving Alzheimer's Brain Changes
New AI system reveals how genes control each other in Alzheimer's brains, uncovering potential treatment targets.
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Shingles Vaccine and Viagra Show Promise as Alzheimer's Treatments
Major study identifies three existing drugs that could be repurposed to fight Alzheimer's disease, offering faster path to treatment.
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Pneumonia Bacteria Found in Eyes and Brains May Drive Alzheimer's Disease
Common respiratory bacterium persists in retinas and brains, triggering inflammation and amyloid buildup linked to cognitive decline.
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Psilocybin Shows Promise for Treating Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Small Trial
University of Arizona researchers tested psychedelic therapy for OCD symptoms in 15-person clinical trial over four years.
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Psilocybin Shows Promise for Treating Alcohol Addiction in Swiss Clinical Trial
University of Zurich researchers tested psilocybin against placebo in 37 alcohol-dependent patients using rigorous double-blind methodology.
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Psilocybin Plus Therapy Shows Promise for Depression in Completed Clinical Trial
60-person study tested psilocybin alone and with CBT for major depression, measuring brain activity and inflammatory markers.
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Psilocybin Shows Promise for Treating Cocaine Addiction in Groundbreaking Brain Study
University researchers used psychedelic therapy and brain imaging to tackle cocaine addiction, revealing new neural pathways for recovery.
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