Unruptured aneurysms affect about 3.2% of people worldwide. Ruptured aneurysms are less common, occurring in approximately 10 per 100,000 cases. The above statistics come from the National Library of Medicine The average age at which they happen is 50 years. While the female-to-male ratio at this age is 1:1, after age 50, the ratio approaches 2:1....
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What to know about an unruptured brain aneurysm
Unruptured brain aneurysms rarely cause symptoms. Some may not require treatment, but a doctor may actively monitor them for signs of growth. Others may require surgery to seal the aneurysm and prevent rupturing. A brain aneurysm is a weak area in a brain artery that may balloon and fill with blood. Aneurysms do not typically...
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Standing desk not the answer to decreasing blood pressure, WVU research shows
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FROM A WVU EPIDEMIOLOGIST SHOWS TOO MUCH STANDING DURING WORK MAY HAVE NEGATIVE EFFECTS ON CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH. CREDIT: WVU PHOTO/SHAUNA JOHNSON Alternating between sitting and standing at work decreases sedentary behavior, but it has no effect on lowering blood pressure, according to a study led by a West Virginia University epidemiologist. Researchers...
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Taking five or more medications daily can negatively impact older adults with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias
DREXEL UNIVERSITY Polypharmacy, commonly defined as taking five or more medications daily, is a significant health care concern impacting over 30% of older adults. It is associated with poor health outcomes like falls, medication interactions, hospitalizations and even death. Older adults are at an increased risk of experiencing polypharmacy if they have multiple chronic conditions. While older...
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The roots of fear: Understanding the amygdala
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA – DAVIS Treating anxiety, depression and other disorders may depend on the amygdala, a part of the brain that controls strong emotional reactions, especially fear. But a deep understanding of this structure has been lacking. Now scientists at the University of California, Davis have identified new clusters of cells with differing patterns...
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‘Black box’ of stem cell transplants opened in world-first blood study
New research into the long-term dynamics of transplanted stem cells in a patient’s body explains how age affects stem cell survival and immune diversity, offering insights that could make transplants safer and more successful Peer-Reviewed Publication WELLCOME TRUST SANGER INSTITUTE For the first time, scientists have tracked what happens to stem cells decades after a...
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Silent intruder: How the cold sore virus maps its way through the brain
CU Anschutz researchers provide a better understanding of the long-term consequences of HSV-1 infection. Peer-Reviewed Publication UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO ANSCHUTZ MEDICAL CAMPUS AURORA, Colo. (October 30, 2024) – Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), the cause of the common cold sore, can spread into the central nervous system and preferences for certain parts of the brain. Study...
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Combining VR and non-invasive brain stimulation: a neurotechnology that boosts spatial memory without surgery
EPFL researchers have combined virtual reality, non-invasive brain stimulation and advanced brain imaging techniques to improve spatial navigation in healthy participants. The study is a first step in addressing dementia in an aging population without med Peer-Reviewed Publication ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FÉDÉRALE DE LAUSANNE THIS NON-INVASIVE TECHNIQUE, called transcranial temporal interference electric stimulation (TTIS), SENDS TARGETED PULSES WITHOUT...
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Rapid horizontal eye movement can improve stability in people with Parkinson’s
FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO Rapid side-to-side eye movements can help stabilize posture, avoid falls and maintain balance for people with Parkinson’s disease, just as they can for healthy people. This seemingly counterintuitive conclusion was reached by researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil and the University of...
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9 Narcissistic Manipulation Tactics & How to Deal – psych (I can’t edit out the first big spacial gap-perhaps you can)
9 Narcissistic Manipulation Tactics There are many ways someone with narcissistic traits may try to manipulate a person. This manipulation is often done to get something that they want from a relationship, to make themselves look good, or to fulfill their narcissistic supply. This can include emotional abuse, gaslighting, and many others. These manipulation tactics can be discrete, or...