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• Study identifies possible role for carbon monoxide in treating hemorrhagic stroke

  26-05-2015 22:41
  Carbon monoxide is typically associated with brain injury and neurological symptoms. But a new study suggests that when administered in small, carefully controlled amounts, CO may actually protect the brain from damage following hemorrhagic stroke.
  
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• Breakthrough measures Parkinson's progression in brain

  26-05-2015 21:57
  A biomarker that shows the progression of Parkinson's disease in the brain has been identified by researchers, opening the door to better diagnosis and treatment of the degenerative disease.
  
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• How partitioned grocery carts can help shoppers buy healthier foods

  26-05-2015 21:50 via npr.org
  The simple act of partitioning the grocery cart may lead people to buy more fruits and vegetables.
  
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• Taking the pain out of employee turnover

  26-05-2015 21:48 via usatoday.com
  
  Study shows traditional hiring techniques such as resume screens and interviews don't come up with the best candidates.
  
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• ER doctors stress need for good communications with police

  26-05-2015 19:00
  A good working relationship with police is essential for the smooth operation of a busy Emergency Department.
  
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• Nanotechnology identifies brain tumor types through MRI 'virtual biopsy' in animal studies

  26-05-2015 17:06
  A tiny drug-delivery system has been invented that can identify cancer cell types in the brain through 'virtual biopsies' and then attack the molecular structure of the disease. The results could be used to deliver nano-scale drugs that can distinguish and fight tumor cells in the brain without resorting to surgery, the authors say.
  
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• Friendships start better with a smile

  26-05-2015 17:00
  If you want to strike up a new relationship, simply smile. It works because people are much more attuned to positive emotions when forming new bonds than they are to negative ones such as anger...
  
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• Communication made easier for children with cerebral palsy

  26-05-2015 15:35
  A European initiative has developed a new brain-computer interface system to enhance communication skills of people with cerebral palsy from childhood, improving the relationship with their environment and the expression of emotions.
  
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• Can a little loving kindness improve our mental health?

  26-05-2015 15:32
  Mindfulness - an ancient Buddhist approach to meditation - is attracting increasing attention in the 21st century as a non-invasive treatment for stress and depression. But can it improve mental well-being in young people?
  
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• You're driving yourself to burnout, literally

  26-05-2015 15:00
  Commuting length, distance, and means are stress factors that can lead to burnout, says Annie Barreck of the University of Montreal's School of Industrial Relations.
  
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• New insights could result in changes to the therapeutic strategy to combat Alzheimer's, reduce animal testing

  26-05-2015 14:53
  A typical characteristic of the brain of an Alzheimer sufferer is the presence of insoluble Tau protein aggregates. Scientists have demonstrated that the distribution of these aggregates through the brain is facilitated by synaptic connections between brain cells. This news is highly significant because the focus is increasingly on repairing synaptic connections as a therapeutic strategy in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's. In fact, it is generally accepted that a loss of synaptic
  
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• Power, Responsibility and Character

  26-05-2015 12:49 via counsellingresource.com
  
  Power and responsibility don't necessarily go hand in hand, but they're inseparable for a person of solid character.Tags: character disturbance, power, responsibility, society
  
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• Views of grassy rooftops boost concentration

  26-05-2015 12:00
  A new study finds that glancing at a grassy green rooftop for only 40 seconds can result in fewer errors and better concentration in attention-sapping mental tasks.
  
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• Cannabis use can be prevented, reduced or delayed

  26-05-2015 11:00
  Real-world trial of school-based interventions shows at-risk teenagers can be influencedResponding to rapidly shifting legal and cultural environments, researchers at the University of Montreal...
  
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• Professor Mike Oaksford talks about the impact of research from Dept of Psychological Sciences

  26-05-2015 10:50
  Following on from the department's success in the recent REF 2014 results, Professor Oaksford gives the background to this achievement.
  
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• Dr Tim Smith presents his research on the neuroscience of film watching to film industry

  26-05-2015 10:50
  Birkbeck scientist hosts 'Movies in your brain' for the Academcy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Hollywood.
  
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• Memory Loss Is Not Always the First Sign of Alzheimer’s

  26-05-2015 06:42 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  
  Source: Yahoo News - HealthWhile memory loss is thought to be a classical first sign of Alzheimer’s disease, some middle-aged people and younger seniors may initially experience different cognitive problems such as trouble with language or problem solving, a large U.S. study suggests. Researchers reviewed data on early symptoms for almost 8,000 Alzheimer’s patients and found one in four people under age 60 had a chief complaint unrelated to memory, though memory was...
  
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• Infections Linked to Lower IQ Scores

  26-05-2015 06:42 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  Source: ScienceDailyNew research shows that infections can impair your cognitive ability measured on an IQ scale. The study is the largest of its kind to date, and it shows a clear correlation between infection levels and impaired cognition.
  
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• Free Mental Safe House Opens in New York City

  26-05-2015 06:42 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  
  Source: CNN - HealthAt this federally funded alternative to hospitalization, guests can check in to apartment-style rooms and talk through their concerns and fears with staff.
  
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• Certain Proteins May Slow Memory Loss in People with Alzheimer's

  26-05-2015 06:42 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  Source: ScienceDailyCertain proteins may slow the devastating memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s disease, according to a groundbreaking new study. The researchers found evidence that an elevated presence of a protein called neuronal pentraxin-2 may slow cognitive decline and reduce brain atrophy in people with Alzheimer's disease.
  
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• Anticipating Temptation May Prevent Unethical Decisions

  26-05-2015 06:42 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  
  Source: Google News - HealthA recent study may have solved the psychological mystery of why good people do bad things. This question has haunted humankind for centuries, but these new findings offer new insights into what causes people give resist or give into temptation...
  
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• Anti-Semitism in Malmö Presents Challenge to Swedish Immigration

  26-05-2015 06:42 via feeds.socialpsychology.org
  
  Source: Canadian Broadcasting Company - Top Stories NewsMalmö, Sweden's tiny Jewish community is facing increasingly blatant anti-Semitism. The Jewish community centre has been under armed guard, a rabbi has been attacked on the street, and few want to talk about it, writes Karin Wells.
  
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